From Naomi Osaka's thoughtful view on balancing motherhood with competition to Maria Sakkari's motivation to return to tennis' elite, the first Media Day at the United Cup in Perth gave us a glimpse ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor and his family greet New Year well-wishers
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family are waving to a crowd of flag-waving New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Is the Tokyo Godzilla Fireworks video real? Viral footage claim debunked
The viral Tokyo Fireworks video shows a massive Godzilla being made out of fireworks in the New Year’s Eve celebration in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Snow expected in Tokyo and neighbouring areas
According to Japan's meteorological agency, a strong winter-type pressure pattern is developing near Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister joins female lawmakers in fight for more toilets in parliament
Japan’s prime minister has joined more than 50 of her fellow female legislators to push for more ladies’ toilets in parliament, saying recent increases in women’s representation have led to long ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup
An excited Naomi Osaka will lean on family ties as she leads Japan in Friday's opening day at the United Cup in Australia, kicking off her season with a testing clash against former world number three ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has been dethroned as the world’s largest city by population in 2025
Tokyo, Japan, has long reigned as the world's most populated city, but thanks to updated counting methods, has been knocked off its perch in 2025. ( read original story ...)
Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup
Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter China. ( read original story ...)
New Year visitors pray for good luck at Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu shrine
Worshippers flocked to a major Shinto shrine in central Tokyo in the waning hours of New Year's Eve to pray for good luck. ( read original story ...)
Cheer team from Osaka, Japan to perform at New Year’s Day Rose Parade
"I know the Rose Parade is such a prestigious event for marching bands. And they said we could come too," Golden Bears head cheer coach Kazue Noda said. ( read original story ...)
United Cup day 1 predictions including Naomi Osaka vs Maria Sakkari
The 2026 ATP and WTA seasons begin with the opening day of the United Cup. Naomi Osaka’s Team Japan will face Stefanos Tsitsipas’s Team Greece in Perth, after Team Spain’s tie with Team Argentina. ( read original story ...)
I stayed at the elegant hotel in Tokyo that was just named #15 in the world
The Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo was recently named the #1 hotel in both Japan and Tokyo, as well as the #15 hotel in the world by The World's 50 Best, Opened less than two years ago in April 2023, the hotel ... ( read original story ...)
6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan weeks after Aomori tremor
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan New Years Eve, registering at a 6.0 in magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No tsunami warnings were issued Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Reveals Results of Rubber Tree Disease Project
Yokohama Rubber reports research progress on rubber tree leaf fall disease, supporting sustainable natural rubber production in Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
From Osaka to Hiroshima: Japan’s high speed rail experience is on another level
Traveling from Osaka to Hiroshima on Japan’s high speed train network feels less like transportation and more like stepping into the future. From the moment you enter the station, everything runs with ... ( read original story ...)
NYE Cancellations: The Terrifying ‘Security Domino’ Forcing Sydney, Paris, and Tokyo to Cancel Tonight
Major cities including Sydney, Paris, and Tokyo have cancelled New Year's Eve events due to a 'security domino' effect triggered by terror threats. Read the full details on the global crackdown. ( read original story ...)