In the race to become Japan's next leader, young contender Shinjiro Koizumi has positioned himself as a change candidate, but his veteran rivals Shigeru Ishiba and Sanae Takaichi are the ones pushing ... ( read original story ...)
Who will become Japan’s next prime minister?
Mr Kishida has beefed up Japan’s armed forces, deepened its alliance with America, and helped repair relations with South Korea, which are haunted by the legacy of Japan’s colonisation of Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka vs. Putintseva Prediction: China Open 2024
On Thursday, Naomi Osaka (No. 73 in the world) meets Yulia Putintseva (No. 32) in the Round of 64 at the China Open. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. ( read original story ...)
Why Asian Games 2026 may not include cricket? Learn why host Nagoya are struggling to host the sport
Explore the challenges facing crickets inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Despite initial hopes, logistical issues and baseballs cultural dominance raise doubts about the sports ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hired ex-Serena coach as she wants ‘no regrets’
Naomi Osaka says she is at a stage in life where she "does not want to have regrets" after hiring Patrick Mouratoglou as her new coach. ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Andre Jackson outduels Shosei Togo to stall Giants’ pennant progress
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Andre Jackson struck out six over six innings, and three relievers pitched a combined three-hitter in a 1-0 win over the Central League pennant-chasing Yomiuri Giants on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka vs. Putintseva Live Stream & TV Channel, September 26
Preview the Naomi Osaka vs. Yulia Putintseva match with China Open TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ( read original story ...)
Tokyo says Taiwan eases import restrictions on Japanese food
Tokyo: Taiwan will ease restrictions on imports of Japanese food products including seafood from areas around the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, ( read original story ...)
Italian writer visits Hokkaido to restore honor of youth accused of spying in WWII (Pt. 3)
After visiting the temple in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, where she and her family took refuge when the area was carpet bombed by the United S ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsui Welcomes New Ship in Handover Ceremony
MOL Cruises which operates Mitsui Ocean Cruises today marked the handover ceremony in collaboration with Seabourn Cruise Line, welcoming Mitsui Ocean Fuji to the fleet. The handover ceremony was held ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka eyes long-term partnership with new coach Mouratoglou
Naomi Osaka is hopeful that her stint with new coach Patrick Mouratoglou will develop into a long-term partnership, the four-times Grand Slam champion said on Wednesday after easing into the second round of the China Open. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan will ease restrictions on imports of Japanese food products including seafood from areas around the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, Tokyo’s ministry of agriculture …
Taiwan will ease restrictions on imports of Japanese food products including seafood from areas around the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, Tokyo's ministry of agriculture, forestry and fisheries said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Beijing: Naomi Osaka claims dominant win in 1st match with Serena Williams’ ex-coach
Now, the four-time Grand Slam champion is set to meet No. 21 seed Yulia Putintseva, who had a first-round bye. Against the Kazakh, the former world No. 1 has two wins and three losses but it should be ... ( read original story ...)
Patrick Mouratoglou courtside as Osaka wins Beijing opener
Osaka said earlier this month she was splitting with coach Wim Fissette and there has been speculation she had hired Serena Williams' former coach. ( read original story ...)
Japan watchdog recommends $150,000 fine on Nomura’s brokerage unit for alleged market manipulation
Japan's securities watchdog has recommended imposing a 21.8 million yen ($151,715) penalty on Nomura Holding's brokerage unit for alleged manipulation in the government bond futures market, it said on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival’s Full Lineup Is Long on China, Animation and Marcello Mastroianni
The Tokyo International Film Festival's full lineup gives plenty of space to Chinese titles of various origins, animation and Marcello Mastroianni. ( read original story ...)