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 ...)
Japan Open: Paris 2024 bronze medallist Zii Jia booted out in first round by France’s world No. 29 Lanier
Professional men’s singles shuttler, Lee Zii Jia, made a surprise opening round exit at the Japan Open 2024, falling to Alex Lanier of France ... ( read original story ...)
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Hoki Takuro RKobayashi Yugo of Japan compete during the men doubles round of 32 match against Chiu Hsiang Chieh ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to boost seafood exports to new markets after Chinese ban, trade body says
Japan is ramping up promotional efforts to boost seafood exports to more destinations in Asia, the U.S., and Europe as it seeks to fill a sales gap left by a year-long Chinese import ban, the head of ... ( read original story ...)
3 teens arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Osaka Pref. after attack at park
Three male teenagers were arrested on Aug. 19 for allegedly assaulting and attempting to kill a man in an Osaka Prefecture park, and some acc ( read original story ...)
Flights cancelled in Japan after scissors go missing
Thirty six flights were cancelled and 201 delayed at a Japanese airport on the weekend after a pair of scissors went missing in a store near the boarding gates. Security checks at Hokkaido’s New ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka denies pregnancy rumors as she reveals why she doesn’t want ‘many more’ children
Naomi Osaka has denied rumors that she’s pregnant while opening up about her experience giving birth. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is clarifying pregnancy rumors; ‘Thank you, though’
Naomi Osaka is addressing some rumors. In a new TikTok video, Osaka replied to a user who was making some assumptions about her body, including if she's pregnant with her second child. RELATED:Naomi ... ( read original story ...)