Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka shared a candid Instagram post saying that the expectations of others have prevented her from enjoying her tennis journey despite "doubling my wildest dreams" ( read original story ...)
TNL Mediagene Appointed as Lead Partner for TechGALA Japan 2026, a Global Technology Conference Held in Nagoya City, Japan
TNL Mediagene (Nasdaq: TNMG) (the "Company"), a Tokyo-based next-generation digital media and data group in Asia, today announced that the Company's subsidiary Infobahn Inc ("Infobahn"). has been ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Veteran Takayasu in form ahead of Nagoya meet
Veteran komusubi Takayasu showed his evergreen form Monday as he geared up for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka tells how deep life realization from 59-year-old father helped her
Leonard Francois, the Japanese tennis star's father, is 59. And during a recent conversation with his daughter, he explained how he realized that his life was "closer to the end than the beginning." When he came to that realization, the 59-year-old also decided to live out the rest of his life to the fullest. ( read ...
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Set to Be Biggest Ever, Confirms Sony, Square Enix, SEGA, More
This year's Tokyo Game Show is set to be the largest in the event's history, with a huge total of 772 exhibitors currently listed for participation across a whopping 4,083 booths. The likes of Sony, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo After Dark: Exploring the Neon Pulse of Kabukicho
Kabukicho is Tokyo’s most electric nightlife district—where neon signs blaze, izakayas buzz, and the streets never sleep. Join us for a walk through the lights, sounds, and hidden corners of one of ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine Airlines resumes seasonal Manila to Sapporo flights with A321neo
Philippine Airlines has announced the return of its seasonal Manila to Sapporo flights with its A321neo aircraft ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Alex Pisano, the Japanese goalkeeper in EAFF E-1 Football Championship with roots in Italy
Pisano, born to a Japanese mother and Italian-Canadian father, developed at the Ote Elementary School and FC Fervor Aichi, before moving to Nagoya Grampus. ( read original story ...)
This Is the No. 1 Hotel in Tokyo—and It Has ‘Tremendous Hospitality,’ Imperial Palace Views, and 11 Restaurants
Readers favored Tokyo hotels with beautiful rooms and attentive service in our annual “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025. ( read original story ...)
Cycling in Tokyo: Why It’s Faster Than Cars
In the heart of one of the world’s busiest cities, cycling in Tokyo isn’t just convenient — it’s often faster than driving. With narrow roads, dense traffic, and limited parking, cars can’t compete with the agility and speed of bikes. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake swarms are fueling fear of the ‘big one’ in Japan
In Japan, swarms of earthquakes are fueling a dip in tourism and a viral panic over predictions of the next 'big one' ( read original story ...)
PAL to fly Manila-Sapporo route every winter
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Tuesday the relaunch of its nonstop services between Manila and Sapporo, Japan starting Nov. 24. The thrice-weekly services, however, will be offered ... ( read original story ...)
Citizens decry Sanseito leader’s controversial childbirth remark in rallies near Tokyo
A remark by Sohei Kamiya, leader of the minor opposition party Sanseito, that "older women cannot have children" during an election speech･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber and RAOT hold their ninth joint seminar in support of natural rubber farmers
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that, together with the Surat Thani branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), it held a seminar event in June 2025 to help Thai natural rubber farmers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Architect’s 7 Level Compact Home, 59sqm/635sqft
In a quiet residential neighbourhood of Tokyo, architect Masato Igarashi of IGArchitects designed a unique 59sqm/635sqft concrete home for himself and his wife—doubling as his architecture studio. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher as concerns ease about Trump tariff on Japan
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Tuesday as concerns eased about U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a tariff much higher than ini ... ( read original story ...)