MELBOURNE, Australia -- Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open before her scheduled third-round match against Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis on Saturday, ending a campaign noted for ... ( read original story ...)
Trump refused to eat sushi in Tokyo and instead opted for McDonald’s
President Trump displays his cultural insensitivity live on stage at the World Economic Forum, social media users reflect the president's personal history in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Leader Won’t Enter the Male-Dominated Sumo Ring
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues. ( read original story ...)
The last 2 pandas in Japan are leaving for China as ties are strained
The chances of getting a replacement are poor, with Tokyo's relations with Beijing at their lowest point in years amid tensions over Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Crowds flock to Tokyo zoo to see pandas before they leave for China
By Joseph Campbell TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Panda fans flocked to the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Sunday to say goodbye to its star attractions - two giant pandas, who will be sent back to China at the end ... ( read original story ...)
Fans bid farewell to Japan’s only pandas
Panda lovers in Tokyo said goodbye on Sunday to a hugely popular pair of the bears that are set to return to China, leaving Japan without the beloved animals for the first time in half a century. The ... ( read original story ...)
Can Tokyo go driverless before 2027? Experts say the clock is ticking
TOKYO, Jan 25 — Japan has quietly welcomed its first robotaxis as Waymo’s autonomous taxis have been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM vows to act against speculative market moves after yen spike
Japanese government bonds and the yen have sold off in recent weeks on concern over Takaichi's expansionary fiscal policy ... ( read original story ...)
The last two pandas in Japan are leaving for China as ties are strained
Japanese panda fans are gathering Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo's Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China. China first sent pandas to Japan in 1972, a gift meant to mark the normalization of diplomatic ties between the two wary neighbors. ( read original story ...)
University of Tokyo professor arrested over bribery tied to joint research
Shinichi Sato was arrested for allegedly receiving entertainment worth some ¥1.8 million in return for providing favors regarding matters related to a joint research project. ( read original story ...)
Waymo-backed robotaxis quietly ply the streets of Tokyo as tests continue
Without much fanfare, robotaxis have been plying the streets of Tokyo. You can't hail one or order one on an app, and when exactly that will be possible remains a mystery. Nihon Kotsu, the old-school ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open due to ab injury
An abdominal injury forced Naomi Osaka to pull out of the Australian Open hours before her third-round match. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open run ends in heartbreak with abdominal injury
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open before her third-round match, citing an abdominal injury. The injury ended her pursuit of a third title at the Grand Slam. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open before third round because of injury
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open before her scheduled third-round match against Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis on Saturday, ending a campaign noted ... ( read original story ...)
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open with injury
Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Grand Slam ahead of her scheduled third round match on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Fans Convinced Naomi Osaka Quit During Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is dominating the headlines at the Australian Open for the second time this week. A few days ago, Osaka defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 to punch her ticket to the third round of the ... ( read original story ...)