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The tennis racket should feel like an extension of my hand,” she says in a candid post. “This should be as simple as breathing to me but it’s not.” ( read original story ...)

TOKYO – Severe tropical storm Ampil is expected to intensify into a typhoon as it nears eastern Japan on Aug 16, forcing cancellations of public transit services during the country’s holiday travel ... ( read original story ...)

Italy's Simone Barlaam did not enjoy the COVID-delayed Tokyo Paralympics but is looking to have fun at this year's Games in Paris and improve on an already impressive record.Barlaam, 24, is one of the world's top para swimming athletes and competes in the 100 metres backstroke, ( read original story ...)

Though hardly Mr Kishida’s doing, on his watch Japan shook off deflation and saw stockmarkets boom (and in recent weeks bust); his pick to head the central bank, Ueda Kazuo, has overseen an exit from unconventional monetary policy. Yet Mr Kishida’s attempts to define an agenda of his own, such as his call for a ...

Japan’s next prime minister will face challenges from inflation, volatile financial markets, a worsening security environment and the transition to a new president in the US, Tokyo’s most important ally. ( read original story ...)

North Korean state media warned Tuesday that strengthening trilateral ties with Washington has turned the citizens of South Korea and Japan into "cannon fodder" for a nuclear attack. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on August 14, 2024. Kishida confirmed on August 14 that he will not seek re-election as head of his party next month, meaning the end of his premiership. PHILIP FONG/Pool via REUTERS ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday as a weaker yen lifted exporters, but gains were limited by political uncertainty in Japan after ( read original story ...)

Tokyo, Japan 's bustling capital, is a city where tradition meets futuristic innovation. Known for its towering skyscrapers adorned with neon lights, Tokyo offers a unique blend of ancient culture and cutting-edge technology. ( read original story ...)

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election for leader of Japan's ruling party beyond September, Kyodo news reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term during which he pushed for higher wages and ramped up defence spending. ( read original story ...)

Global warming is a negative legacy of our modern society having prioritized economic activity over the environment. If this situation continues, wors ... ( read original story ...)

Toyota Gazoo Racing Indonesia used GEOLANDAR M/T G003 tires when it won the overall championship at last year’s AXCR. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka said she still does not feel like herself on court eight months into her comeback season following a maternity break, with the four-times Grand Slam champion puzzled at her lack of power and accuracy. ( read original story ...)

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election for leader of Japan's ruling party beyond September, Kyodo news reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term during which he pushed for higher wages and ramped up defence spending. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s auction of five-year sovereign notes met somewhat weak investor demand, highlighting the impact the central bank’s interest-rate hike last month has had on financial markets. ( read original story ...)

Four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka opened up about the challenges she has faced since returning to professional tennis after maternity leave. In a candid message shared on social media after a tough loss in the Cincinnati Open Tuesday, ( read original story ...)