Over 34,000 people in Japan could require hospitalization in a "sixth" wave of novel coronavirus infections, according to estimates made by the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry based on the virus ... ( read original story ...)
Lindsey Vonn Talks Head Sportswear, Thom Browne and Naomi Osaka
Having spoken about her struggles with depression, Vonn spoke of the benefits of the widening public discussion about mental health. ( read original story ...)
Vaccines, masks? Japan puzzling over sudden virus success
Almost overnight, Japan has become a stunning, and somewhat mysterious, coronavirus success story. Daily new COVID-19 cases have plummeted from a mid-August peak of nearly 6,000 in Tokyo, with ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan’s yakuza mob weakens, former gangsters struggle to find a role outside crime
It doesn’t help that ex-yakuza members carry the symbols of their former life: Full-body tattoos and missing pinkies. ( read original story ...)
Parks-led Nagoya keep Ramos, Toyama winless with 25-point rout
Bobby Ray Parks shone with a game-high 17 points to lead Nagoya's dominant win over Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses in the 2021-22 Japan B. League. ( read original story ...)
Heads of Japan major parties to hold debate ahead of key election
The heads of Japan's major parties will hold a public debate on Monday likely to focus on who can best respond to an expected next wave of COVID-19 infections and fix the pandemic-hit economy, two ... ( read original story ...)
Hate-Speech Case Forces Japan to Confront Workplace Racism
A zainichi woman — a third-generation Korean born in Japan — has brought a lawsuit against an employer who distributed anti-Korean propaganda in the office. It’s one of the first trials for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to rise as investors await China’s third-quarter GDP print
Chinese economic data, including the country's third-quarter gross domestic product and September retail sales, is set to be out at 10:00 a.m. HK/SIN. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Celebrates Birthday With A Throwback Photo Of Herself
Feeling grateful for being alive and accomplished on her 24th birthday, Naomi Osaka shared a throwback photo of herself on Instagram. ( read original story ...)
Parks Jr. shines anew; Nagoya repeats win over Toyama
RAY Parks Jr. played splendidly once more as the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins scored 99-74 to repeat an emphatic win over the Toyama Grouses team of fellow Filipino import Dwight ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s premier sends offering to controversial Tokyo shrine
Japan’s new prime minister donated ritual offerings Sunday to a Tokyo shrine viewed by Chinese and Koreans as a symbol of Japanese wartime aggression, though he did not make a visit in person. ( read original story ...)
3 Sapporo Restaurants With Scenic Views of Dreamy Autumn Foliage
In Japan, fall is also nicknamed the 'Autumn of Appetite,' which means you'll want to view these scenic foliage views while enjoying a delicious meal! For this article, a writer from Sapporo has ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Celebrates 24th Birthday in Greece
Four-time Grand Slams singles champion Naomi Osaka has been traveling around the island of Mykonos in Greece to celebrate her 24 birthday. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can’t be delayed
Japan's new prime minister has visited the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant and said a planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the complex cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka shuts down Bryan Bagunas, Oita Miyoshi in V.League
Osaka avenged its season-opening loss to Oita Miyoshi with a three-set sweep, 25-18, 25-18, 25-18, on Sunday in the 2021-22 V.League Division 1 Season at Nippon Steel Sakay ... ( read original story ...)
Pohang Steelers down Nagoya Grampus to remain in the hunt for record fourth Asian crown
Pohang Steelers remain on course to win a record fourth Asian title after advancing into the semifinals of AFC Champions League 2021. ( read original story ...)