Yokohama City firefighters deploy to Japan's northeastern region to reinforce against raging fires in Ofunato. Video credit: Yokohama City Fire Department ... ( read original story ...)
Exit Interview: Jeff Osaka talks about closing RiNo ramen shop — and the tip credit
But the shop at 2611 Walnut St. in Denver served its final bowl last month. It’s just the latest closure for owner Jeff Osaka, who also shuttered four out of five of his Sushi-Rama restaurants about a ... ( read original story ...)
NOCC head on MMA’s inclusion in Asian Games: ‘Good for Khmer martial arts’
Chamroeun believed that the inclusion of MMA in the 2026 Asian Games will become an essential part of helping develop traditional Cambodian mixed martial arts, as well as encouraging the Kingdom’s ... ( read original story ...)
Record $30 million in lost cash turned in to Tokyo police in 2024
Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen ($30 million) worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 percent from the pr ( read original story ...)
Jason Derulo, Nick Kyrgios and Naomi Osaka bring swag — and jokes — to Desert Smash
Desert Smash served as a fundraiser for the WTA Foundation and its various efforts to promote equality, leadership, health and wellness and education. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo roof recognized as world’s biggest wooden structure
The grand roof at the venue for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, was recognized Tuesday as the world's largest wood ... ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenka forces Naomi Osaka to do push-ups on court in Las Vegas clash
Osaka struggled to cope with Sabalenka's powerful serve and hit a forehand return long, handing the game to her opponent. Sabalenka responded by pointing at her rival and doing a push-up gesture, with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo ring roof recognized as world’s largest wooden structure
The 60,000-square-meter Grand Ring has the largest building area on record for a wooden structure, according to Guinness World Records. ( read original story ...)
Japan Q4 output gap turns positive for first time in 6 quarters, govt says
Japan's output gap in the October-December quarter turned positive for the first time in six quarters, the Cabinet Office estimated on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan fights forest fire that has forced 1,200 people to evacuate
Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city. ( read original story ...)
2,000 firefighters deployed to fight Japan’s worst wildfire in decades
As record-breaking snowfall is recorded in Japan's main island of Hokkaido, the country fights its worst wildfire in decades in the north-east. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 18-year-old prince, second in line to the throne, holds a debut news conference
Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, held a debut news conference on Monday, telling reporters he would try to balance official duties and his university studies and research ... ( read original story ...)
India’s April-January finished steel imports from S.Korea, China, Japan hit record high
India's finished steel imports from China, South Korea and Japan hit a record high in the first 10 months of the financial year, according to provisional government data seen by Reuters on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Snow forces closure of highways in Tokyo
The closures are set to begin between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on major routes including the Tomei Expressway, Shin-Tomei Expressway and Joshinetsu Expressway. ( read original story ...)
Roki Sasaki Potentially Not Starting In Tokyo Series
With the Tokyo Series just over two weeks away, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has already revealed Yoshinobu Yamamoto will get the start against the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day. ( read original story ...)
Gundam Factory Yokohama, Japan Ready to Fight Aliens!
Gundam Factory Yokohama in Japan is ready to take on aliens with its impressive giant robot technology. Experience the thrilling fusion of science fiction and reality. #GundamFactory #Japan #GiantRobo ... ( read original story ...)