OSAKA (Kyodo) -- As preparations ramp up for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, the symbolic giant wooden roof, known as the "Grand Ring," was visible in its full circular form at the venue on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios’ Kobe Bryant tribute brings ‘Mamba Mentality’ to US Open
Tennis superstars Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios teamed up and gave an incredible Kobe Bryant tribute at the US Open in a mixed doubles match Tuesday night. ( read original story ...)
How a pair of scissors led to more than 30 flight cancellations at Japan’s airport
Traffic at one of Japan’s busiest airports was halted on Saturday, after a pair of scissors went missing, raising security concerns among authorities. Around 200 flights were delayed and 36 were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tsunami footage recirculates after August 2024 earthquake
Old footage of a tsunami hitting a city in eastern Japan's Miyagi prefecture in 2011 has been viewed more than one million times with a false claim it was recorded following a strong earthquake in August 2024. Authorities said only minor tsunamis were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees record 3.29 million visitors in July, tourism agency says
Japan set a new record high for monthly visitors in July, official data showed on Friday, as the weak yen fuelled a tourism boom. The number of foreign visitors for business and leisure was 3.29 million last month from the previous all-time high of 3. ( read original story ...)
(SP)JAPAN-YOKOHAMA-BADMINTON OPEN-DAY 2
Yamaguchi Akane of Japan hits a return during the women singles round of 32 match against Pornpawee Chochuwong of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Resist Cambodia’s Transnational Repression
Cambodian authorities forcibly disappeared 28-year-old Vannith Hay. He was detained after Cambodia’s former Prime Minister and current Senate President Hun Sen threatened his brother Vanna Hay, an activist leading the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Movement in Japan, ( read original story ...)
Aichi Nagoya 2026 officials receive OCA flag in handover ceremony
A handover ceremony is taking place here. Firstly, a Torch is passed to OCA Acting President Randhir Singh by Yao Gaoyuan, Mayor of Hangzhou. ( read original story ...)
A 7-Eleven Buyout Would Stretch Japan’s Appetite for M&A
The country’s convenience stores have become essential to daily life. That has many fearing the prospect of a foreign takeover. ( read original story ...)
Japan karate expert who broke jaw of haunted house ‘ghost’ loses lawsuit
A karate expert in Japan who broke a haunted house worker’s jaw with a kick in 2011 has lost his lawsuit against an amusement park. ( read original story ...)
German warships make rare visit to Tokyo to show support for Indo-Pacific allies
A pair of German Navy vessels made a rare stop in Tokyo Bay after participating in the Rim of the Pacific military exercise during a world tour. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas joins SEA-LNG to support shipping’s green shift
Japanese utility giant Osaka Gas has joined the SEA-LNG coalition to contribute to emissions reduction in the shipping industry by decarbonising marine fuels through its new liquefied natural gas (LNG ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka explains why she’s scared to have anymore children
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has had an arduous journey back to the court after giving birth to her first child last year with boyfriend Cordae ... ( read original story ...)
Stop Asking Naomi Osaka If She’s Pregnant Again!
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is shutting down internet speculation on whether or not she’s pregnant with her second child. ( read original story ...)
Japan is turning uneaten food scraps back into edible food
Japan is recycling food waste into liquid feed for pigs with the help of a fermentation process - here's how it works. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top court finalizes damages order over removal of heckler
Hokkaido police officers grabbed the heckler's shoulder and arm, moved her away from the location, and followed her for about an hour afterwards. ( read original story ...)