A powerful typhoon is advancing toward Tokyo and other eastern areas of Japan on Friday morning, with the weather agency urging peopl ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Gets Real About the Personal Reason For Her Disappointing Comeback to Tennis
The former world No. 1 tennis star is opening up about her ongoing struggle to get back into the swing of things. Since giving birth to her daughter, Shai, in July 2023, Naomi Osaka has been working hard to make her comeback to the sport she’s been playing since she was three years old, ( read ...
Japan’s economy rebounds in Q2 on consumption uptick, backs case for more rate hikes
Japan's economy expanded by a faster-than-expected annualised 3.1% in April-June, rebounding from the previous quarter thanks to a strong pick up in consumption and backing the case for another near-term interest rate hike. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opens up about postpartum challenges after recent loss
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka recently shared her struggles with postpartum changes following a loss to Ashlyn Krueger in Cincinnati. ( read original story ...)
The 82nd Nisei Japanese Festival Returns to Little Tokyo With Street Dancing & More
The 82nd Nisei Week Japanese Festival returns to Little Tokyo on 17-18, offering family-friendly celebrations of Japanese culture with food, entertainment, and the Nisei Week Taiko Gathering. ( read original story ...)
Who’s Up Next in Japan? Here Are 5 Potential Leaders.
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party is searching for a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. But is it willing to change to appease a dissatisfied public? ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s share market closes Thursday’s session with gains over US rate cut outlook
Tokyo's Stock market closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street and bolstered by encouraging economic data from Japan. The positive sentiment was fueled by hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve might cut interest rates following recent economic indicators and Japan’s better-than-expected GDP figures. ( read original story ...)
Olympic flags are headed to L.A. City Hall. Not everyone is happy
Gifts given long ago by sister cities Busan and Nagoya have been removed from City Hall to make way for Olympic flags as L.A. prepares to host the 2028 Games. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she doesn’t ‘feel like I’m in my body’ since returning from a maternity break
Naomi Osaka says that she is still adjusting to playing tennis postpartum following the birth of her daughter last year. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Has Heartfelt Message For Fans on Tennis Comeback After Pregnancy
Naomi Osaka recently got real in a heartfelt post on social media, about the struggles she's been facing on the court. ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Ampil barrels towards Tokyo
Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Ampil barrels towards Tokyo - Tokyo and East of Japan braces for the seventh typhoon of the year ( read original story ...)
Gifu struggles to crack down on illegal cabs at tourist hot spots
Cashless payments make it hard to catch such drivers in the act and some are worried they may be mistaken for a legal ride-hailing service. ( read original story ...)
SIA, Scoot flights between Singapore and Tokyo affected as Typhoon Ampil nears Japan
SINGAPORE – Several flights between Singapore and Tokyo on Aug 16 have been affected as Typhoon Ampil moves towards Japan. Two Scoot flights, TR874 and TR875, on Aug 16 have been cancelled, Scoot told The Straits Times on Aug 15. ( read original story ...)
Race to Become Next Japan PM Highlights Divergent Views on BOJ
As Japan’s race for a new premier heats up, candidates will be scrutinized for their views on monetary policy, with the shake-up coming at a pivotal moment when the economy is just emerging from decades of deflation. ( read original story ...)
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Homicide After Allegedly Firing Gun Into Car, Bar
Detectives identified Roberto Isaac Castro Avila, 23, as the suspect in this case, and a search warrant was executed on Saturday in the 3000 block of Del Monte Boulevard in Marina. An arrest warrant ... ( read original story ...)
HSG Laser Marks Four Years of Innovation of Tokyo R&D Center, Leading the Way in Fiber Laser Cutting Technology
TOKYO, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HSG Laser, a leading global provider of metal shaping equipment and solutions, proudly marks the fourth anniversary of its Global R&D Center in Tokyo, Japan. This significant milestone underscores the company's ... ( read original story ...)