Japan's magnificent imperial capital city is running on empty. Kyoto Mayor Daisaku Kadokawa minced no words at a shocking news conference last year: "We're facing a crisis situation, with the prospect ... ( read original story ...)
What the new Jurassic Park movie gets wrong: Aerodynamic analysis causes a rethink of the biggest pterosaur
One of the most exciting moments of the new Jurassic Park sequel, "Jurassic World Dominion," is when the Quetzalcoatlus swoops down from the sky and attacks the heroes' aircraft. With its gigantic ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka at French Open news conference: ‘I think I’m OK’
Naomi Osaka cracked jokes at Roland Garros on Friday — and, yes, laughed at those jokes. She smiled after some reporters’ questions. She paused to contemplate, as is her wont, before offering answers. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka was ‘very worried’ about her French Open return
But Naomi Osaka thinks she’s ready to play tennis and mentally well enough to fulfill her media obligations. “For the most part,” Osaka said Friday, two days before her first-round match at the French ... ( read original story ...)
Last year’s French Open withdrawal still on Osaka’s mind
Naomi Osaka said she was worried she would bump into people at the French Open whom she "offended" last year when the four-time major winner withdrew from the tournament after boycotting post-match ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s fears over French Open return: I was worried about this presser
Naomi Osaka admitted she was "very worried" about returning to Roland Garros after last year's furore that led to her withdrawal. ( read original story ...)
FRENCH OPEN 2022: No. 1 Swiatek, Osaka among top players
Some of the women to watch at the French Open, which begins Sunday at Roland Garros: ___ IGA SWIATEK. Ranked: 1. Country: Poland. Age: 20 (Turns 21 on May 31) 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
French Open 2022: Naomi Osaka ready for Roland Garros return
Japan's Naomi Osaka says her return to the French Open has been "positive for the most part" after initially worrying what the reaction would be to her pulling out of last year's event. ( read original story ...)
‘Quad’ tackles China, Ukraine in Tokyo meet
TOKYO: The leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States will meet in Tokyo next week seeking common ground on countering China, despite differences over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Europe tread different paths as G7 warns of inflation risks
Having long trod a similar path in tackling low inflation, Japan and Europe now appear to be taking contrasting approaches to monetary policy and the risks of rising prices, which drew warnings at ... ( read original story ...)
Shigeru Mizuki Tokyo Exhibit Features Over 100 Illustrations, Including From GeGeGe no Kitaro
GeGeGe no Kitaro creator Shigeru Mizuki is being honored with an exhibit in Tokyo that showcases the various artwork he created featuring Japanese yokai. Over 100 illustrations will be shown alongside ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Estate organises music festival to promote its commercial town in Tokyo
Marunouchi, a commercial district in Tokyo is witnessing massive development with Mitsubishi Estate recently hosting a music festival to promote its commercial activities. Professional musicians ... ( read original story ...)
Renault boss Luca de Meo could return to Japan in June – source
The head of French carmaker Renault could return to Japan in June for the second time in two months, a source close to the matter told Reuters, a sign of intensifying talks with partner Nissan on a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan welcomes new US Indo-Pacific economic initiative
Japan welcomes a new U.S. economic initiative for the Indo-Pacific that President Joe Biden is expected to roll out during a visit to Tokyo next week because it demonstrates American commitment to a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s New COVID-19 Count Drops for 7th Straight Day
News; Tokyo's New COVID-19 Count Drops for 7th Straight Day; Tokyo's New COVID-19 Count Drops for 7th Straight Day. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle May 20, 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 3,573 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 3,573 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Friday. The daily tally was down more than 500 from a week ago, for a seventh straight day of ... ( read original story ...)