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Osaka, who paused her career to focus on her mental health and maternity, had match point and nearly earned a remarkable victory in the second round at Roland Garros. ( read original story ...)

Apple CEO Tim Cook agreed at the request of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to put Japan's "My Number" identification card functions onto iPhones, Japan's top government spokesperson said on ... ( read original story ...)

Long-term demand for chipmaking gear and testing devices should remain high as capital investment in servers grows ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka came close to dumping top seed Iga Swiatek out of Roland Garros on Wednesday and the former world number one said she was sure the best display of her comeback season could spur her to climb into the top five again. ( read original story ...)

Japanese policymakers are turning their attention to more structural economic factors behind persistent yen declines, convinced that market intervention is limited in its ability to reverse the ... ( read original story ...)

Chinese listed companies are rushing to buy back shares and lift dividends as they respond to regulators' calls that echo reform efforts in Japan and South Korea, driving a welcome rally even if ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday's epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek but insisted: "I've felt worse". ( read original story ...)

Join our writers for live updates from Paris as Iga Swiatek continues her title defence with Carlos Alcaraz and Ons Jabeur also in action.   12:27 Monstrous hitting from both men when Tsitsipas earns a break point, ( read original story ...)

Police in Sapporo have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s at his apartment in March. Police said the suspect, who claims to be a self-employed resident ... ( read original story ...)

Defending champion Iga Swiatek was pushed to the brink by fellow four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka but secured a 7-6(1) 1-6 7-5 victory after saving a match point in a high-voltage second-round match at Roland Garros on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

Keikyu Bus and Tokyu Bus jointly launched a self-driving bus trial on May 28 in a bid to meet the region’s transportation needs amid a deepening bus driver shortage. The demonstration experiment will ... ( read original story ...)

Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino and other celebrities visited Japan for Osaka Comic Con 2024 held from May 3rd for three days. 'Osaka Comic Con' is a pop culture festival that provides opportunities for communication with celebrities and exhibits props used in movies. ( read original story ...)

A group working under the U.N. Human Rights Council has issued a wide-ranging report about rights in Japan, including discrimination against minorities and unhealthy working conditions ... ( read original story ...)

According to Parks’ team, the Nagoya Dolphins, the lefty forward’s contract has expired at the end of the season, and renegotiations have started. “We are pleased to announce that Ray Parks Jr.'s ... ( read original story ...)

China Coast Guard ships have been in waters around Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea for a record 158 consecutive days, according to Tokyo’s latest count released Monday, surpassing ... ( read original story ...)

Defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek will take on Naomi Osaka in a blockbuster second-round contest between the two most successful women in the Roland Garros draw, renewing a rivalry split down ... ( read original story ...)