A 69-year-old man in this northern Japan city may have double good luck coming his way as he has found a rare eight-leaf clover. ( read original story ...)
Body of baby boy found at garbage dump in Yokohama
The body of a baby boy was found at a garbage dump in Yokohama on Wednesday, police said Thursday. According to police, the newborn infant’s corpse was found at around 9:50 a.m. by a worker who was ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese mini-city ready to shake up tourism in Tokyo
From Tokyo’s most coveted new gym, I was gazing at blue skies with cartoon-perfect clouds. Layered silhouettes of reflective glass towers. Neat toy-like fashion flagships (Hermès, Dior, Cartier) along ... ( read original story ...)
Pace Brings Major Alexander Calder Retrospective to Tokyo Ahead of Opening a New Gallery
Calder did not attach an explicit meaning to the sculpture’s title, as “there wasn’t a prescribed intention—he was always open for interpretation,” says his grandson, Alexander S.C. Rower, president ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Will Host the 2025 World Expo. Can Japan Pull It Off?
The 2025 Osaka Expo hopes to match the success from the 1970 Osaka Expo. The city of Osaka carries immense pride and nostalgia from attracting approximately 64 million people, which was the highest ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo-Stone Brewing unveils phase one $60M expansion, which will eventually double capacity
San Diego-based Sapporo-Stone Brewing just unveiled the near completion of phase one of its expansion project at its Escondido brewery. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals what changed after motherhood
After last year's absence due to pregnancy, Naomi Osaka will return to play the Roland Garros, taking advantage of the protected ranking. The Japanese woman, in an interview with The Guardian, talked about how to balance private and professional life, explaining what changed after motherhood and the birth of her daughter Shai. ( read original ...
French Open 2024 Draw: Iga Swiatek’s projected path to the final ft. potential R2 showdown with Naomi Osaka and SF with Coco Gauff
Defending champion Iga Swiatek's road to a fourth French Open title was revealed on Thursday, May 23 as the draws were unveiled. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Vs Osaka – Choose Your The Perfect Japan Adventure
Torn between Tokyo's vibrant energy vs Osaka's friendly charm? Plan your perfect itinerary with our ultimate guide to these Japanese cities. ( read original story ...)
French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal faces Alexander Zverev; Iga Swiatek, Osaka eye clash
Rafael Nadal will face world number four Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster first round match at his farewell French Open while women's champion Iga Swiatek and fellow four-time major winner Naomi Osaka are on a second round collision course. Defending men ... ( read original story ...)
Japan whaler operator says it has no plan to hunt in Antarctic
The operator of Japan's first domestically-built whaling mothership in more than seven decades said on Thursday it had no plans to send the whaler to the Antarctic Ocean, although the new vessel is ... ( read original story ...)
Full card set for United Japan’s All Together Sapporo
Wrestling’s event in Sapporo next month. All Together Sapporo is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Hokkai Kita-Yell sports center. NJPW’s Tetsuya Naito vs. Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Jake ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama storm back from a goal down against Al Ain
A second half surge gives Yokohama a narrow advantage over Al Ain in the first leg of the AFC Champions League. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber expands motorsports tire production capacity at Mishima Plant
Yokohama Rubber plans to expand motorsports tire production capacity at its Mishima Plant in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan. Yokohama Rubber will invest about ¥3.8 billion (approx. $24.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka on course for blockbuster early clash at French Open
Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka are on the course for an early French Open showdown as the Parisian crowd will likely have a chance to watch two multiple Grand Slam champions clash against each other in ... ( read original story ...)
Swiatek, Osaka in potential French Open 2nd round clash
Defending champion Iga Swiatek and fellow four-time Grand Slam title winner Naomi Osaka could clash in the French Open second round after the draw was made on Thursday. Swiatek is bidding to win a ... ( read original story ...)