Naomi Osaka took to social media on Tuesday (March 21) to show off the her baby bump, just months after it was revealed she’s expecting her first child with Cordae. The tennis pro shared a series of snaps from a street in Japan, ( read original story ...)
Japan univ. team finds evidence brown bear ate cub in possible mating strategy
SAPPORO -- University students in Japan's northernmost prefecture Hokkaido have found the first evidence of a male brown bear eating cubs, in what could be a reproductive strategy. And the students' ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama starts production of tires geared to EVs, hybrids
HIRATSUKA, Japan—Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. on March 20 began production of heavy load capacity tires, in response to demand from electric vehicles and hybrids with high capacity batteries. The needs of ... ( read original story ...)
Waiting for blossoms in Yokohama
Optimistic early cherry blossom viewers gather at the Megami-bashi walking bridge that crosses the water from the Intercontinental Yokohama Grand to the Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai ... ( read original story ...)
Ports of Lost Angeles, Tokyo and Yokohama agree to green shipping corridor
The Port of Los Angeles has entered into separate memorandum of understandings (MOUs) with the Port of Tokyo and the Port of Yokohama – to more formally collaborate on sustainability and environmental ... ( read original story ...)
Your Wednesday Briefing: China, Japan Divided on Ukraine
Separate visits by the leaders of the two largest economies in Asia — China and Japan — are highlighting the geopolitical fault lines created by Russia’s invasion. In Moscow: Xi Jinping, China’s president, ( read original story ...)
World Baseball Classic final: All you need to know ahead of USA vs Japan
The World Baseball Classic will reach its conclusion when Team USA takes on Japan in what should be an epic championship game to decide who takes home the WBC crown. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China push opposing visions in top-level visits
The visits came as tension has been growing between the two regional rivals and top economic powers. China is seeking to expand its influence, and Japan has responded by increasing its defense spending and deepening ties with the United States and its allies. ( read original story ...)
A crucial building block of life exists on the asteroid Ryugu
A sample from Ryugu collected by Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft contains uracil, a component of RNA, which is found in all living cells. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama releases Geolandar A/T XD work truck tire
The A/T/ XD is severe snow service-rated and will be available in 21 sizes ranging from 16"-20". Yokohama Tire has recently launched its Geolandar A/T XD, a work truck tire engineered for full-size ... ( read original story ...)
Paris 2024 to have fewer Olympic torches on ‘sustainability’ grounds after 10,000 used in Tokyo
Olympic torch bearers may not all get to keep their torches as a cherished memento of the Games because organisers plan to cut down on the number made in the name of sustainability, a source told ... ( read original story ...)
World Baseball Classic: Japan walks off vs. Mexico, makes finale
Infielder Munetaka Murakami smacked a two-run double off the left-field wall to lead Japan to a walk-off win over Mexico and into the 2023 World Baseball Classic finale. ( read original story ...)
Many including WHO, call G7 chair Japan to focus on issues other than Ukraine
Japan the current G7 chair faces growing expectations from other members and international organizations to increase focus on other global issues by leveragin ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama begins production of high load capacity tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun production and sales of HLC (high load capacity) tires to meet the needs of heavy duty passenger ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Midorifuji beats Tobizaru, keeps outright lead in Osaka
Rank-and-file grappler Midorifuji outmaneuvered komusubi Tobizaru on Tuesday to remain alone atop the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament le ... ( read original story ...)
Pregnant Naomi Osaka Hopes to Make Her Baby ‘Proud’ with New Mental Health Series for Kids
Presley Ann/Getty Naomi Osaka. Naomi Osaka wants to put mental health first — for her baby on the way and all kids around the globe. The mom-to-be and tennis pro, 25, teamed up ... ( read original story ...)