Following the record-breaking race results from the “Tokyo Speed Race” presented by ASICS, 125 elite athletes took to the streets of Tokyo to push their speed limits testing the all new METASPEED™ ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Yamamoto, Kay lead BayStars to win over Dragons
Catcher Yudai Yamamoto hit a two-RBI single and Anthony Kay pitched eight innings of one-run ball to give the DeNA BayStars a 2-1 wi ... ( read original story ...)
LE SSERAFIM’S agency shares a health update about member Yunjin
LE SSERAFIM's agency provides an important health update regarding member Yunjin, who is unable to perform due to recent back pain. The group will continue their tour without her during the Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka highlights ‘ironic thing’ after winning Saint-Malo Challenger
For Osaka, who missed the entire 2023 season before kicking off her post-pregnancy comeback at the start of 2024, it was her first title as a mother and also the first one since she won the 2021 Australian Open. Also, it was the first time that the 27-year-old made it all the way at a ...
Japanese shipyard completes its first extensive overhaul of an American warship
The USS Miguel Keith wrapped up its stint at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Yokohama last month, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said. ( read original story ...)
Image of ‘inexpensive Yokohama’ increasingly out of date
YOKOHAMA, Japan -- A wave of spending, fueled by international travelers, is spreading to Yokohama, a port city southwest of Tokyo once known for its relatively low rents and retail prices despite its ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka attacker who rammed children with SUV says he disliked people living without hardship
A 28-year-old man who was arrested after driving his vehicle into a group of elementary school children in Osaka last week has reportedly told police that he disliked people living without hardship, according to sources cited in local media. ( read original story ...)
New Zealand triathlete Wilde in Japan hospital after crash
Twice Olympic triathlon medallist Hayden Wilde is recovering in a Japanese hospital with broken bones and injured lungs after a bike crash, the New Zealander said on social media. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Kisnorbo named permanent coach of Yokohama
Patrick Kisnorbo has been confirmed as head coach of Yokohama F Marinos after serving as interim boss in the wake of Steve Holland's sacking last month. ( read original story ...)
Kiefer Ravena rejoins Yokohama in time for Japan B.League finale
KIEFER Ravena made sure that he will end the Japan B.League season strong, returning in action for the Yokohama B-Corsairs for the final weekend of action. ( read original story ...)
Patrick Kisnorbo Takes the Helm at Yokohama F Marinos
Australian coach Patrick Kisnorbo has been appointed head coach of Yokohama F Marinos after Steve Holland's dismissal. Tasked with improving Marinos' poor season start, Kisnorbo aims to replicate the ... ( read original story ...)
Resentful Japan man admits driving SUV into schoolchildren in Osaka
The 28-year-old suspect, who recently quit his job, told police he had deliberately targeted the children as they walked home from school. ( read original story ...)
Jung Woong-in’s three daughters grew up looking like Neujin’s Harin..Surprise capture in Japan (my life)
Actor Jung Woong-in's three daughters are going on a trip to Sapporo, Japan.At the end of ENA 'My Child's Private Life', which aired on the 4th, a trailer starring Jung Woong-in and three daughters Se ... ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Dog loose on highway near Tokyo safely caught by drivers, police
On April 29, a dog ran free on a highway near Tokyo. Many drivers and police worked together to catch it safely. It happened during Japan's Golden Wee ... ( read original story ...)
Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clay
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open and on her seemingly worst surface. ( read original story ...)
Japan says no plan to threaten Treasuries sale in US trade talks
Japan has no plans to threaten to sell its $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasuries in trade talks with Washington, its finance minister said on Sunday, clarifying earlier remarks that the bond ... ( read original story ...)