Follow our live coverage of Day 9 at Roland Garros with round of 16 action continuing in men's and women's singles ( read original story ...)
‘Blue Light Yokohama’ lyricist Jun Hashimoto dies at 86
Jun Hashimoto (86, born Yoda Junsuke), the lyricist behind widely known Japanese songs such as the pop ballad *Blue Light Yokohama* and the theme song for the TV anime *Galaxy Express 999*, died of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to battle Sabalenka in late-night French Open blockbuster
Osaka v Sabalenka LIVE: French Open latest scores and updates from fourth-round blockbuster - Osaka and Sabalenka meet in a battle of grand slam champions in the first women’s match to headline a nigh ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka finally get chance after French Open decision
A women's match will be played under the lights at the French Open for the first time in three years on Monday, as Aryna Sabalenka takes on Naomi Osaka in a rare women's night session at Roland Garros ... ( read original story ...)
Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says
Japan is on the verge of repeating the policy mishap that led to decades of economic stagnation as Iran war-induced inflation risks forcing the central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Rain and Strong Winds Hammer Okinawa as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches Japan
Heavy rain and strong winds battered Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture on Monday, June 1, as Typhoon Jangmi approached the south of the country. This video filmed by @nakamasa117 shows strong wind gusts and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Braces For Typhoon Jangmi, Hundreds of Flights Cancelled | Spotlight
Japan is on high alert as Typhoon Jangmi approaches the country’s southern and central regions, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall, powerful winds, flooding, and landslides. The storm has already ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Prison helps rehabilitate inmates with developmental disabilities
Prisoners with development disorders at Osaka Prison receive education and guidance focusing on facilitating self-understanding and improving cooperative behavior. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tourist hotspot introduces on-the-spot fines for littering
Visitors to one of Tokyo’s top tourist hotspots could face on-the-spot fines under new anti-littering rules - Patrolling staff fluent in English, Chinese and Korean will now fine people £9.3 for litte ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney Resort to end free priority pass service on Aug 31
Discover Tokyo Disney Resort's decision to end its free priority pass service on August 31, moving to paid options for attraction access. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Here’s what to expect at the revamped Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
The Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi first opened in 2002 and has since become a fixture in Tokyo’s luxury hotel scene. Its location in the heart of Marunouchi, just steps from Tokyo Station, ... ( read original story ...)
Uber introduces ‘Uber Drift’ experience for tourists in Tokyo
Uber is launching "Uber Drift" in Japan, offering a limited-edition tourism experience where visitors can ride with professional drivers in racing cars. This half-day adventure takes groups from Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Global Hawk surveillance drones are shifting permanently from Guam to Tokyo
Three RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones and 150 personnel will begin moving from Guam to Yokota this summer, officials said. ( read original story ...)
2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commemorative stamps go on sale
2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commemorative stamps go on sale ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka collide in a French Open duel of pure star power
Naomi Osaka’s fashion statements have caused such a stir at the French Open that the Japanese star spends nearly as much time talking about her skirts as she does her tennis game these days. Not that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police ramp up efforts against train gropers
Police in Tokyo are stepping up efforts to eliminate groping and other forms of sexual harassment on trains ahead of summer, when such incidents tend to increase. ( read original story ...)