The Kansai capital steps into the spotlight with two bars featured in the prestigious ranking’s extended 51–100 list ... ( read original story ...)
Schauffele wins in Japan, the country where his mother grew up and where he has many connections
Xander Schauffele ends a most trying PGA Tour season filled with injury with a key victory in a special place. ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks pare tariff-led losses, Tokyo hit by political turmoil
Asian stocks sank on Tuesday (Oct 14) on fresh trade war worries after China imposed curbs on US units of a Korean shipbuilder, dealing a blow to hopes that a flare-up at the weekend ... ( read original story ...)
Death penalty for Japan man who killed four in gun and knife attack
A Japanese court has sentenced to death a man who killed four people in a shooting and stabbing attack in 2023, rejecting the defence's argument that he has schizophrenia. ( read original story ...)
Japanese man exploits delivery platform refund policy, eats 1,000 free meals over 2 years
Unemployed man operates 124 accounts on delivery platform, routinely signs up and cancels memberships within days to elude detection. ( read original story ...)
Alex Eala swings back into action vs Czech teen in Osaka
ALEX Eala swings back to action in Osaka on Tuesday, opening her WTA 250 Kiinoshita Group Japan Open campaign against Czech juniors standout Tereza Valentova. The Filipina trailblazer, ranked No. 54 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Vs Wakana Sonobe: Top Seed Launches Japan Open Campaign With Dominant Win
Multiple Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka began her Japan Open 2025 campaign with a 6-0, 6-4 win over Japanese compatriot Wakana Sonobe. Read the Osaka vs Sonobe match report, key stats, and more ... ( read original story ...)
‘I had wondered if it was meaningful, but …’: Visitors enjoy last day of Osaka Expo
Despite initial skepticism, the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai attracted more than 25 million people in total, according to organizers, and saw a la・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Moriyasu eyes Japan’s first win over Brazil, Ancelotti calm
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said Japan will be out to get their first win over a record five-time World Cup champions Brazil in a h ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi in trouble: What you need to know about Japan’s leadership crisis
CNBC's Kaori Enjoji talks about Japan's leadership crisis after the Liberal Democratic Party's junior partner Komeito quits the ruling coalition, casting doubts on Sanae Takaichi's ambition to be ... ( read original story ...)
Sunday’s golf: Xander Schauffele wins in Japan; Marco Penge earns Masters spot
Xander Schauffele picked up another meaningful win in Japan, this one a PGA Tour trophy instead of Olympic gold. ( read original story ...)
WTA Osaka Day 2 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Hailey Baptiste
It should be another entertaining day of WTA Osaka tennis. We at LWOT predict the matches of the 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez, American star Alycia Parks, and Elise Mertens here. ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo wraps up 6-month run after drawing over 25 million visitors
The World Exposition in Osaka came to a close Monday after a six-month run that drew more than 25 million visitors through exhibition ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka Expo draws 25 million people despite initial hiccups
The World Expo Osaka has become profitable and created a significant economic impact, including job creation and tourism. ( read original story ...)
World Expo in Osaka wraps up after six months, drawing over 25 million visitors
The World Expo in Osaka wraps up today after a six-month run. According to organisers' estimates, it drew more than 25 million visitors — short of its target of about 28 million. Still, it's expected ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo wraps up with closing ceremony
Organizers of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka put on a closing ceremony on the event's last day that included some high-profile guests. The Expo has run for half a year and attracted tens of millions of ... ( read original story ...)