Contesting her first match since September 2022, Osaka defeated 84th-ranked Tamara Korpatsch, 6-3, 7-6 (9), on Monday to book her first WTA win as a mother (she gave birth to daughter Shai last July ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is back! Former No. 1 saves two set points in Brisbane win over Korpatsch
I was super nervous playing the entire time. But I was really excited to be out here,” the wild card said afterwards. ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins comeback match at Brisbane International
Former World No. 1 and new mother Naomi Osaka won her first match back after a long break Monday with a hard-fought victory over Germany's Tamara Korpatsch at the Brisbane International. ( read original story ...)
Former world number one Naomi Osaka makes winning return to action
Osaka beat Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 in the first round of the Brisbane International after 15 months off the court. ( read original story ...)
Foreign residents soak in local culture with waterfall ordeal in Osaka Pref.
Three foreign residents of Japan recently took part in a traditional Japanese ascetic training under a waterfall at a temple in Os ... ( read original story ...)
Move Over Japan, China Poised To Be World’s Top Car Exporter
China is close to overtaking Japan for selling cars outside its borders thanks to strong sales in Russia and Mexico ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shrine packed with visitors welcoming new year
TOKYO -- The Meiji Jingu shrine in central Tokyo was crowded on Sunday night as Japanese and foreign visitors alike headed to shrines and temples across the country to usher in the new year. ( read original story ...)
Eyeing ‘if Trump’ scenario, Japan must commit to its own defence
Experts say Japan could be forced to deal with a militarily emboldened China and North Korea, with reduced US engagement in the region, if Donald Trump returns to the White House. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s F-15J Fighter: Could It Beat China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter?
The F-15J made her maiden flight on 4 June 1980 and officially entered into operational service with JASDF on 7 December 1981, thus replacing the F-104 Starfighter as Japan’s primary fighter plane. ( read original story ...)
Kewell takes over from Muscat as new Yokohama F Marinos manager
Japan's Yokohama F Marinos have appointed former Australia and Leeds United forward Harry Kewell as the club's new manager, the J.League outfit announced on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Soccer-Kewell takes over from Muscat as new Yokohama F Marinos manager
Japan's Yokohama F Marinos have appointed former Australia and Leeds United forward Harry Kewell as the club's new manager, the J.League outfit announced on Sunday.The 45-year-old replaces Kevin ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka growing in confidence as Brisbane comeback nears
Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she was feeling more confident in her own skin and enjoying interactions with fellow players ahead of her much-awaited return to tennis at next week's Brisbane ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 18-yr-olds at record-low 1.06 million on falling births
The number of 18-year-olds in Japan totaled a record low of 1.06 million as of Monday, a government estimate showed, as the country c ... ( read original story ...)
Celtic land Adam Sadler as Harry Kewell’s departure to Yokohama is confirmed
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ... ( read original story ...)
Restaurant in Tokyo Puts ‘No Entry for Chinese and Koreans’ Signs – Here’s Why
Japanese Restaurant Prohibits Entry to Koreans and Chinese A Tokyo-based Chinese restaurant has ignited controversy by implementing a policy of barring entry to both Chinese and Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Eyeing ‘if Trump’ scenario, Japan must commit to its own defense
The year 2024 will see key elections in a number of large and geopolitically significant polities such as Russia, India, Indonesia, S ... ( read original story ...)