Tokyo has recorded its highest number of daily COVID-19 infections for the fourth consecutive day as the Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly. The capital city had 11,227 new coronavirus cases, ... ( read original story ...)
Defending champion Osaka out but not down after Australian Open exit
Naomi Osaka reflected on her changing attitude to defeat after the American Amanda Anisimova beat her in the Australian Open third round ... ( read original story ...)
Quad summit to be held in Tokyo after Australian elections in May
ANI With US President Joe Biden accepting Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s invitation to visit the country in the first half of the year on Friday, the Quad summit is expected to be held in May ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Diet member Kawai Anri taken to hospital after sleeping drug overdose in Tokyo
Former House of Councillors member Anri Kawai, who was convicted in a vote-buying scandal in the 2019 upper house race, was rushed to a hospi ... ( read original story ...)
‘I cried all day’: the anguish of people locked out of Japan by Covid
Travel restrictions have stranded almost 150,000 students, workers and others hoping to join relatives ... ( read original story ...)
Southern Japan Earthquake Injures 13, No Tsunami Warning
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted southwestern Japan early on Saturday morning, injuring 13 people, the authorities and local media said. No tsunami warning was issued after the quake ... ( read original story ...)
Man found stabbed to death in Tokyo hotel; 3 apprehended
Police launched a murder and robbery probe and took three people into custody after an elderly man was found stabbed to death in a hotel in t ... ( read original story ...)
Quake in Southern Japan Damages Roads, Buildings, NHK Reports
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck off the coast of Japan’s southern island of Kyushu early Saturday, damaging roads and buildings, national broadcaster NHK reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan Steps Up on China, Russia and ‘Strategic Issues’ Amid Defense Review in Biden Call
"The interesting thing is that the wide variety of issues actually is closely intertwined," a Japanese official said after a meeting between Biden and Kishida. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘proud’ after Australian Open loss, excited for American foe
Naomi Osaka, who struggled with expectations last season and took a mental health hiatus from tennis, said she was "proud" of herself despite a loss Friday in the third round of the 2022 Australian ... ( read original story ...)
‘I’m not God. I can’t win every match’: Osaka upbeat after Australian Open exit – video
Naomi Osaka was upbeat despite her three-set defeat by Amanda Anisimova at the Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Biden, Japan’s Kishida discuss Ukraine crisis, North Korean nuclear ambitions during virtual talks
NATO and G-7 members have previously pledged their support for Ukraine amid Russia's aggressive military buildup. ( read original story ...)
Biden, Japan’s Kishida vow to ‘push back’ on China
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed to "push back" against China and condemned North Korea's spate of missile tests, while Biden underlined US commitment to ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden, Japan’s Fumio Kashida meet on defense, economic goals
U.S. President Joe Biden held a virtual meeting Friday with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, confirming the U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan, the White House said. ( read original story ...)
‘I’m Not God’: Naomi Osaka Shrugs Off Loss To No. 60 Player At Australian Open
Defending champ Naomi Osaka lost to 60th-ranked Amanda Anisimova at the Australian Open on Friday ― but appeared to take the third-round loss in stride. (Watch the clip below.) Osaka, who revealed ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka is beaten – watch key moments as defending champion goes out
Watch the key moments as defending champion Naomi Osaka is knocked out of the Australian Open in the third round by American Amanda Anisimova, who survived two match points. ( read original story ...)