Japanese people are living longer, but with a struggling pension system and the highest inflation in decades, more are delaying retirement until their 70s or later to make ends meet. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka finds pride in motherhood following US Open loss
Tennis star Naomi Osaka shifted her perspective after her early exit from the U.S. Open last week, expressing immense pride in her accomplishments both on and off the court. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, ( read original story ...)
“Roger Federer’s a better role model than me” – Nick Kyrgios reacts to Karolina Muchova’s praises after her victory over Naomi Osaka at US Open
Nick Kyrgios addressed the praise received from Karolina Muchova following her victory over Naomi Osaka at the 2024 US Open. ( read original story ...)
Paris Paralympics 2024: India equals Tokyo’s gold medal tally after Dharambir’s men’s club throw F51 victory
India equalled its Tokyo Paralympic gold medal tally after Dharambir won men’s club throw F51 in the ongoing Paris Paralympics on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya art univ. operator withholds sexual harassment report for president’s ‘human rights’
The operator of Nagoya University of the Arts has refused a request from its faculty union to release an investigative report on multiple fe･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Flight deal alert: Book round-trip flights to Tokyo for well under $850
That is, until now. Thrifty Traveler Premium — one of our favorite flight deal aggregators — just found flights from major US and Canadian cities to Tokyo starting at under $850 on many routes. These ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya art univ. operator veils sexual harassment report, cites president’s ‘human rights’
The operator of Nagoya University of the Arts has refused a request from its faculty union to release an investigative report on multiple fe ... ( read original story ...)
Three Nagoya men arrested over series of burglaries
Numerous burglaries have been reported within Aichi Prefecture since April 2022, with the police suspecting the same three men were involved. ( read original story ...)
Intense Battle in the J.League Cup: Nagoya Grampus vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce, Who Will Secure the Glory of Victory?
Fundamental Analysis】 🎉【Weekend J.League Cup Clash! Nagoya Grampus vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce】🔥. Are you ready for an intense showdown between the sea and the mountains ... ( read original story ...)
Nvidia To Invest $137M In Tokyo-Based Sakana AI, Becoming Major Shareholder In The Startup
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) is set to pick up a stake in Tokyo-based startup Sakana AI, making it a significant shareholder. What Happened: Sakana AI announced its Series A funding round, raising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must focus on positives ahead of World Cup qualifiers, Endo says
Japan were stung by their quarter-final exit at the Asian Cup earlier this year but midfielder Wataru Endo says they must not dwell on that setback and instead go into 2026 World Cup qualifiers ... ( read original story ...)
Intense Battle in the J.League Cup: Nagoya Whales vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce, Who Can Challenge the Dominant Position?
In summary, this match will be a crucial battle for Nagoya Whales to defend their dignity and Hiroshima Sanfrecce to consolidate their position as the dominant force. Despite the challenge for Nagoya, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama donates hygiene kits to Mabalacat students
THE Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI) recently distributed hygiene kits to 500 students at Mauaque Resettlement High School (MRHS) in Maba ( read original story ...)
Japan Leadership Race Picks Up With Kono Declaring Candidacy
Japan’s chief government spokesman said he would pursue “people-friendly politics” if he becomes national leader, increasing the field of candidates for this month’s Liberal Democratic Party ... ( read original story ...)
3 exciting festivals happening in Tokyo this September 6-8 weekend
This September 6-8 weekend, there’s an interesting mix of events happening in Tokyo. Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine is hosting its annual festival and it’s a huge one. For the first time in six years, it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Era of ‘Free’ Mortgages Is Coming to an End
Homeowners are gearing up to pay more on their loans as the Bank of Japan’s rate increases signal the end of decades of ultralow interest rates. ( read original story ...)