Britain secured a deal to unlock 7.5 billion pound ($10 billion) in investments with Japan's Sumitomo Corporation, funding clean energy infrastructure such as offshore wind and hydrogen projects over the next ten years, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shouts out daughter during otherwise ‘negative’ postmatch interview
“I’m just going to be a negative human being today, I’m so sorry,” Osaka said in her postmatch interview shared by ESPN. “I have nothing positive to say about myself, which is something I’m working on.” Osaka then took a brief pause as she searched for something positive to say. ( read original story ...)
Philippine Airlines brings back seasonal Sapporo flights
The nation's flag carrier Philippine Airlines will be flying between Manila and Sapporo, Japan again after five years. The airline is reviving its seasonal nonstop Manila-Sapporo flights from November ... ( read original story ...)
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
Modern cooling infrastructure will likely have few sumo fans wishing for a return to the hot and muggy Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. ( read original story ...)
Air-conditioned jackets help keep Tokyo workers from sizzling
Wimbledon Day 8: Djokovic and Sinner survive scares as Swiatek and Andreeva impress ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Individualized Educ 1Q Loss Y533.00M Vs Loss Y607.00M
Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute Inc. (4745.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended May 31 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y4.60 bln Y4.22 bln Operating Profit (Y756.00 mln) (Y844.00 mln) Pretax Profit (Y722.00 ... ( read original story ...)
Police use video to warn Tokyo elementary school students about shady part-time jobs
The police held a class at Kaishin Daisan Elementary School in the capital's Nerima Ward July 7, airing an educational video to warn children・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Andre Jackson named Nippon Baseball All-Star
Share Tweet Former Cienega standout Andre Jackson was selected to pitch for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in the upcoming Nippon Professional Baseball’s annual All-Star Series later this month. Jackson ... ( read original story ...)
Demonstration flights of ‘flying cars’ to resume after safety confirmed at Osaka Expo
Demonstration flights of "flying cars," touted as one of the highlights of the ongoing Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, will resume shortly following・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tsukudani and hot rice: Still a go-to meal in Japan centuries after its creation
A father and son in Tokyo are continuing the centuries-old tradition of making tsukudani, a preserved Japanese food. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed in morning amid US tariff talks uncertainty
Tokyo stocks were mixed Wednesday morning, weighed down by the uncertain prospects of Japan-U.S. tariff talks, while export-oriented ... ( read original story ...)
Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base to beef up southwestern defense
The Japanese army on Wednesday has begun deploying its fleet of V-22 Ospreys on a newly-opened, permanent base in southwestern Japan, the latest move to beef up its defense in the region amid growing ( read original story ...)
Bessent to visit Japan for World Expo in Osaka, possibly next week
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to visit Japan, possibly next week, as a member of the U.S. delegation to the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on technology sector strength
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, lifted by technology shares that tracked overnight advances by their U.S. counterparts. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
PlayStation, Square Enix, and more big studios have been confirmed for Tokyo Game Show 2025 – here’s what to expect
The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association also confirmed that as of today, Tokyo Game Show 2025 features 772 exhibitors, 473 domestic, 299 international, and features an exhibition space ... ( read original story ...)
I visited ‘Japan’s most boring city’ and found it was the opposite
The first time I came to Nagoya, the locals offered me their condolences. Sorry, they said, for having the misfortune of visiting the most boring city in Japan. It was an ominous way to start my ... ( read original story ...)