American tennis star Coco Gauff could face Japan's Naomi Osaka and Americans Sofia Kenin and Jessica Pegula along a path into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open, according to Thursday's draw. ( read original story ...)
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Caroline Garcia at the 2025 Australian Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
Naomi Osaka (No. 50 ranking) will take on Caroline Garcia (No. 58) in the Round of 128 of the Australian Open on Saturday, January 11.Osaka’s last match was a win, 6-3, 6-2, over Katie ( read original story ...)
U.S. Companies and Investors in Japan Are at Risk From U.S. Steel Backlash
American investment could become less welcome, undermining Japan’s progress on corporate reforms. ( read original story ...)
Holidaying in Hokkaido will get more expensive in 2026
A lodging tax of up to ¥500 (RM14) per night will be incurred from April 2026, joining a growing number of prefectures and municipalities across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Endangered Japanese leopard cat dies at Tokyo zoo aged 18
TOKYO: An endangered Tsushima leopard cat has died at Inokashira Park Zoo in Musashino, Tokyo, the metropolitan government announced. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka draws Caroline Garcia in Australian Open 1R; Here is why it is so funny
Osaka set to meet Garcia again at the Australian Open after publicly saying she would prefer to avoid that matchup. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i Holdings reports 24% y/y drop in third-quarter profit
Japan's Seven & i Holdings , operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, reported on Thursday a drop of 24% in quarterly operating profit, missing analysts' estimates. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Rapper Cordae Have Broken Up
Naomi Osaka is a single woman now. The Tennis champion confirmed she and rapper Cordae, who share 17-month-old daughter Shai, split following breakup rumors. “Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship, ( read original story ...)
‘We had to dispose of it on the spot’: Singapore traveller shocked to find luggage wrecked after flight to Osaka
They wanted to take a break for the holidays, but so did their luggage - quite literally. A Singapore traveller was shocked to find her sister's luggage severely damaged after a family trip from Singapore to Japan last year, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise ... ( read original story ...)
Apollo to boost staffing for Japan and Asia wealth, top regional exec says
Apollo Global Management plans to expand in Japan and add staff to its Asia wealth business, its regional top executive said, as global investment firms pump more resources into the region to ... ( read original story ...)
Tuna the size of a motorcycle sets record at Tokyo auction
Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu fish market saw its second-highest price on record for this massive bluefin tuna that auctioned for over a million dollars. ( read original story ...)
Emmy’s Adventure in Japan Vlog Part 2 Shizuoka, Nagoya, Uji, Nara
Part 2 of my vlog to Japan that includes Shizuoka where I learn about wasabi; Nagoya to taste some Ogura Toast; and Uji City to learn about matcha. Finally my family and I spend a little time in Nara ... ( read original story ...)
New Yokohama ordinance to ban smoking in public parks from April
Japan's second largest city, Yokohama, has enjoyed the status of a tourist attraction since the country's emergence from national seclusion in the mid-19th century. Its many attractions include the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo snake cafe hopes to dispel fears, spread reptiles’ charm with 2025 zodiac
A snake cafe in the capital's trendy Harajuku district is spreading the charm of the animals, which are often misunderstood as just scary cre・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees 2,663 traffic deaths in 2024 with largest number in Tokyo: police
Japan recorded 2,663 traffic fatalities in 2024, dipping slightly from the previous year, the National Police Agency (NPA) announced on Jan. ( read original story ...)