Naomi Osaka is a brilliant young talent, most well-known for her record-breaking tennis skills. She’s the first person of Haitian descent to win a Grand Slam. She’s also the first Asian player to hold ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to play mixed doubles at Wimbledon: Could it be with Nick Kyrgios?
Four--time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has revealed she plans to play mixed doubles at Wimbledon and tennis fans think Nick Kyrgios is the one she will be partnering at The Championships. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
What are ‘koinobori,’ and why are they all over Japan this week?
Japan is covered in colorful carp kites this week. Here’s what you need to know about koinobori, a Japanese tradition that’s centuries old. A koinobori is a large funnel kite or wind sock shaped like ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan defense chiefs to meet on Russia crisis
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers take part in a training exercise with the United States 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit on March 15, 2022, in Gotemba, Japan. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Talks Bringing Skincare Brand KINLÒ To Walmart
Naomi Osaka’s KINLÒ, is enjoying the best of both worlds. The sun care brand is now available at 2,500 Walmart locations across the U.S. You can also get it online through Walmart, as well as on the ... ( read original story ...)
Shigeru Mizuki’s world of Japanese yokai comes to life in new exhibition in Tokyo
2022 marks 100 years since Mizuki’s birth, and his yokai art will be memorialized with a special exhibition on the 52nd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, a space known as Tokyo City View. Titled ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping’s China sends 8 warships to seas near Japan I Tokyo responds
Led by aircraft carrier Liaoning, 8 Chinese warships passed between southern Japan’s Okinawa island chain. Chinese state media stated 'preparation for missions, including a potential conflict across ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire Tokyo Update 1.003 Brings PS5 VRR Support, Children’s Day Holiday
Tango Gameworks has lifted the lid on the full list of Ghostwire: Tokyo update 1.003 patch notes, which adds VRR support for PS5 owners as well as a selection of content celebrating the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire Tokyo Update 1.003 Release Date and Patch Notes
Ghostwire Tokyo Update 1.003 has finally dropped and we have got the full patch notes, outlining all the various changes coming with the update. The latest Ghostwire Tokyo update is now available for ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo has been patched, here are the notes
Bethesda have released a patch for Ghostwire: Tokyo and it includes “new gameplay and quality of life improvements; numerous bug fixes; and even a festive new cosmetic item and emotes.” Performance ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire Tokyo Update Adds VRR on PS5, Improves Performance – News
Tango Gameworks is celebrating Golden Week in Japan with the release of a new update for Ghostwire Tokyo. The update addresses performance issues on the PlayStation 5 and PC, adds a Yokai Volume ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Commitment to a Peaceful Foreign Policy Is Under Siege From Resurgent Right-Wing Militarism
Seventy-five years ago today, Japan adopted a constitution that ruled out ever using war as a tool of state policy. The country’s conservative leaders now want to ditch that commitment as they embrace ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 3,357 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 3,357 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday. The figure is down about 1,700 from a week ago. The daily tally has been down week-on-week for 22 straight days. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya travel agency deregistered for not refunding money over COVID cancellations
NAGOYA -- A travel company here has been deregistered for not refunding money to customers who canceled reservations amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Mainichi Shimbun learned from sources ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 3,357 new coronavirus infections on May 3
Passersby are silhouetted as they walk under elevated train tracks in Tokyo, on April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) TOKYO -- Japan's capital reported 3,357 COVID-19 cases on May 3 after ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese woman dies after being found collapsed on street in Tokyo
A Vietnamese woman who was found collapsed on a street in Tokyo on Monday was confirmed dead shortly after being taken to hospital. According to police, a man called 119 at around 2:40 a.m. to report ... ( read original story ...)