Local trains, shinkansen services and flights may be hit with interruptions as the tropical storm hits Tokyo on Wednesday June 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring 4 people
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation. ( read original story ...)
How Japan lost 3 million people in 5 years
The shrinking population is already constraining Japan’s economic growth, putting pressure on its healthcare system and causing labor shortages. ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenkas Moonwalk Celebration Goes Viral After Statement Victory Over Naomi Osaka
The world No. 1 delivered one of the most memorable moments of the tennis season, combining elite performance with a playful celebration that captivated fans around the globe. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka issues deep comment after French Open loss to Aryna Sabalenka
Osaka says she cannot rip herself apart over losing to Sabalenka at the French Open. ( read original story ...)
Tropical storm Jangmi injures 9 in Japan, thousands without power
TOKYO — A severe tropical storm battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The Japan ... ( read original story ...)
More than 250 athletes provisionally selected to represent Singapore at 2026 Asian Games
Defending Asian Games champions Shanti Pereira and Ryan Lo are among those selected, along with Loh Kean Yew and the Quah siblings. ( read original story ...)
2026 Asian Games: 256 Singapore athletes make first cut for Aichi-Nagoya
The Games will be held in Japan from Sept 19 to Oct 4. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Aryna Sabalenka outshines Osaka and rockets into Paris quarterfinals
On a historic night at Roland Garros, Aryna Sabalenka showed exactly why she’s the world No. 1, overpowering Naomi Osaka in a match that was a dazzling mix of fashion, firepower, and high-voltage ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka’s superior serve helps her past spirited Osaka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka advances to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final with a hard-fought night session win over Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Group tops Tokyo stock market amid bets on AI boom
In a seismic shift, shares of SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG) surged on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on June 1, lifting its market capitalization above Toyota Motor Corp., making it the largest listed company ... ( read original story ...)
Japan denies “new militarism” after China claims
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi said on Sunday that the "door is always open" to China. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering rolling out sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports
TOKYO, June 2 (Reuters) - Japan is considering rolling out a two-year cut to an 8% levy on food sales from April next year, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Monday, citing an unnamed government ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka after Osaka: ‘Women’s tennis can create a fantastic atmosphere too’
World No.1 Sabalenka beats Naomi Osaka, reaches Roland Garros quarters, and hopes her night-session win paves the way for more women's matches under the lights. Finalist at Roland Garros last year, ... ( read original story ...)
“I can’t play relaxed against her”: Osaka describes the Sabalenka challenge
Naomi Osaka leaves Paris smiling despite loss – Reflects on personal growth and the Sabalenka challenge Eliminated in the round of 16 at Roland Garros by Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka left Paris with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya begins 2,000 yen on-the-spot fine for littering
TOKYO -- Beginning June 1, anyone caught littering in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward could be hit with an on-the-spot fine of 2,000 yen (about $13) by the ward ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)