The deal signifies Japan's evolving approach to the Pacific as it seeks to counter Chinese assertiveness and preserve a rules-based regional order. ( read original story ...)
Moving from Tokyo to seize an opportunity in Nagoya
"I was born in the city of Konan in Aichi prefecture and worked at a company in Nagoya before founding Collabo Style in Tokyo in 2013. Because I wanted to contribute to the local economy, I had ... ( read original story ...)
Iga Swiatek hopes to follow in Naomi Osaka’s footsteps and become multiple Grand Slam winner
Iga Swiatek says her main goal is to become more "consistent" after becoming Poland's first singles Grand Slam champion with a sensational run at the French Open. At 54 in the world, Swiatek is the ... ( read original story ...)
Late-night police patrol cards give peace of mind to elderly woman
The card was written and dropped off by Yoichi Okai, a police officer who patrolled around her house the night before. Matsui, 77, was thankful that Okai still made his usual nightly rounds despite ... ( read original story ...)
Mateus’ stoppage-time winner lifts Grampus over Cerezo
Brazilian winger Mateus grabbed a late winner as fifth-placed Nagoya Grampus won 1-0 at home against third-placed Cerezo Osaka in the J. League's top f ... ( read original story ...)
Australia in Travel Talks With Japan, Korea as Coronavirus Cases Ease
Australia is in talks with Japan, South Korea, Singapore and South Pacific nations on reopening travel as coronavirus infections ease, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday. Australia shut its ... ( read original story ...)
French Open 2020: Naomi Osaka goes ‘Aaaaahhh’ as Iga Swiatek wins her first-ever Grand Slam title
Former world number one Kim Clijsters, US Open 2020 champion Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic, who will be playing the men's singles final against Rafael Nadal on Sunday, reacted to the sensatinal win ... ( read original story ...)
“My Girl”: Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic, and Others Congratulate Iga Swiatek After French Open 2020 Victory
Iga Swiatek won the 2020 French Open and created history along the way. Naturally, the tennis community poured in wishes for the Polish star! ( read original story ...)
‘LGBTQ landmark’: Tokyo opens Olympics Pride House
Tokyo on Sunday opened its first major community hub for LGBTQ people this month, part of a pre-Olympics project that campaigners hope will tackle stigma and raise awareness of discrimination. ( read original story ...)
Moving to seize an opportunity in Nagoya
"I was born in the city of Konan in Aichi prefecture and worked at a company in Nagoya before founding Collabo Style in Tokyo in 2013. Because I wanted to contribute to the local economy, I had ... ( read original story ...)
JAPAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER SPEAKS AT THE UN
Nobutaka Machimura, Japan's minister of foreign affairs,speaks at the 60th General Assembly held at the United Nations on September 14, 2005 in New York City. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff) ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Mateus’ stoppage-time winner lifts Grampus over Cerezo
Brazilian winger Mateus grabbed a late winner as fifth-placed Nagoya Grampus won 1-0 at home against third-placed Cerezo Osaka in th ... ( read original story ...)
A Famed Horror Director Mines Japan’s Real-Life Atrocities
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s latest movie, which recently won him the award for best director at the Venice Film Festival, is a thriller animated by the ghosts of Japan’s ghastly wartime experiments. ( read original story ...)
Keiki Yamada at Sapporo Daimaru
Starting with the Tsurumaru department store on the corner, there was a clothes shop, kimono store, musical instrument store, watch store, movie posters on the wall behind the old lady selling boiled ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sends three vessels to South China Sea in anti-submarine exercise
Japan's Maritime Self-defense Force conducted anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on Oct. 9, deploying three vessels including a helicopter aircraft carrier and a submarine, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Patients not recognized with ‘severe symptoms’ in 60% of COVID-19 deaths in Osaka Pref.
OSAKA -- About 60% of novel coronavirus patients in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka whose deaths were confirmed by Sept. 15 passed away without being categorized as having severe symptoms. Such ... ( read original story ...)