The former site of Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji fish market will become a waterfront stadium and glistening skyscrapers according to redevelopment plans that are facing some staunch opposition. ( read original story ...)
Highlights: Navarro beats returning Osaka in second round
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, playing at Wimbledon for the first time since 2019, is beaten in straight sets by 19th seed Emma Navarro on Centre Court. ( read original story ...)
This cramped, daggy airport is my new favourite
This isn’t a flashy, modern airport, and it doesn’t have many exciting facilities, but I love New Chitose with all of my stomach and heart. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka loses to No. 19 seed in 2R after suffering collapse
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has exited Wimbledon in the second round after suffering a collapse against Emma Navarro and losing in two sets. ( read original story ...)
Indulge in Opulence: Discover The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama and Its Authentic Local Experiences
YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 03, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama cordially invites tourists to experience a blend of luxurious dining options and unique local activities that ... ( read original story ...)
Alcaraz marches on at Wimbledon as Osaka returns to Centre Court
Carlos Alcaraz raced into the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday to set up a mouth-watering duel with fellow crowd-pleaser Frances Tiafoe as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka returned to Centre Court for ... ( read original story ...)
Air Force Ospreys in Japan resume flight ops
Air Force Ospreys assigned to the Japan-based 353rd Special Operations Wing began flying again Tuesday, seven months a deadly crash killed eight airmen. ( read original story ...)
Japan judge sues gov’t, claiming regional allowance gap unconstitutional
The chief judge of the Tsu District Court's civil division filed a lawsuit against the government on July 2, claiming that his salary reduct ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Sagan sink floundering Marinos in Yokohama
Ayumu Yokoyama scored on a long-range one-on-one with keeper William Popp to lift relegation-threatened Sagan Tosu to a 1-0 away win against Yokohama F Marinos in the J-League first division on ... ( read original story ...)
Summer Olympians will get their support systems back in Paris after Tokyo’s COVID bans
Athletes at the last Summer Olympics remember the sadness and longing of competing with nearly no one in the stands, thanks to pandemic-era restrictions in Tokyo three years ago. Not just zero ... ( read original story ...)
Applications for Osaka expo jobs surge to 28 times available slots as pay tops average
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition announced on July 2 that it had received 16,828 applications for 600-plus available posit ... ( read original story ...)
Are Expos still a thing? Next up: Osaka 2025
Expo 2025 will host 161 countries and regions from April 13 to Oct. 13 with the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” The 155-hectare grounds are under construction on Yumeshima, an ... ( read original story ...)
Olympians get support systems back after Tokyo’s COVID bans
Athletes at the last Summer Olympics remember the sadness and longing of competing with nearly no one in the stands, thanks to pandemic-era restrictions in Tokyo three years ago. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise for 4th day on firm tech issues, weak yen
Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday for the fourth straight trading day, buoyed by buying of technology and exporter issues on the back of th ... ( read original story ...)
Okinawa governor in Tokyo over latest charges against US service members
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - The governor of Okinawa was scheduled to visit Tokyo on Wednesday to file protests regarding two U.S. service members that were indicted for alleged sexual crimes this year. Gov ... ( read original story ...)
Yen slides to fresh lows, market ‘challenges’ Japan authorities to act
The yen hit a fresh 38-year trough against the dollar and a record low to the euro on Wednesday, as the currency continued its downward grind, with Japanese officials largely remaining on the ... ( read original story ...)