Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is likely to sign a contract to join a team in Japan's J1 League. ( read original story ...)
Did Tokyo secretly allow US warships carrying nuclear weapons to dock at Japan’s ports during Cold War?
The agreement contradicts Japan's three non-nuclear principles in 1967 of never possessing, producing, or permitting atomic weapons on its territory Tokyo policymakers could have been driven by ... ( read original story ...)
Angry Kewell vows Yokohama will learn from AFC final drubbing
Marinos coach Harry Kewell vowed his side would bounce back from Saturday's thumping defeat in the AFC Champions League final and use the experience "as fuel" for the future.The Japanese side held a 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hopes dedication to clay pays off at Roland Garros
Naomi Osaka said she was encouraged by her progress on clay in the run up to the French Open, as the four-time Grand Slam winner eyes an elusive trophy on tennis' slowest surface since returning from a 15-month maternity break. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo-Stone Brewing leads to expansion in Escondido
Stone Brewing was already one of the most popular brewers in the U.S. Now, Sapporo-Stone Brewing stands to take the Escondido-based brewer to new heights. ( read original story ...)
Crespo’s Al Ain beat Yokohama 5-1 to win Asian Champions League
Hernan Crespo's Al Ain steamrollered 10-man Yokohama F-Marinos 5-1 in the Asian Champions League final return leg to lift the trophy for the second time in their history on Saturday.Al Ain, the ... ( read original story ...)
The Dangerous Reason Tourists Should Steer Clear Of This Go-Kart Attraction In Tokyo
While it may look like a fun, quirky adventure to have on the streets of Tokyo, this go-kart experience can be dangerous and is best to avoid. ( read original story ...)
Swimmer Lydia Jacoby ‘shocked’ herself with gold medal in Tokyo
The defending gold medalist in the 100m breaststroke shocked the world when she won at the Tokyo games. Now Lydia Jacoby will look for a repeat in Paris. “Shocked myself,” Jacoby recounted about ... ( read original story ...)
G7 reaffirms warning against excess currency volatility in nod to Japan
Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to warn against excessively volatile currency moves, language Japan sees as a green light to ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Nago brace sinks Sapporo, moves Kashima level at top of J1
Shintaro Nago hit a brace as Kashima Antlers eased to a 3-0 win at Consadole Sapporo on Saturday to move level on points at the top ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka hopes dedication to clay pays off at Roland Garros
Naomi Osaka said she was encouraged by her progress on clay in the run up to the French Open, as the four-time Grand Slam winner eyes an elusive trophy on tennis' slowest surface since returning from ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hopes to transfer mum skills onto court
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka says she is "learning a lot of lessons" from being a mum and hopes these skills can lead to French Open success. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s “asymmetrical” Nike shoes feature contrasting Japanese-inspired colorways
Both shoes include details done in a sashiko -inspired style, referencing the Japanese style of hand stitching, with said flowers and dragons etched out in metallic gold. The result is a pair of shoes ... ( read original story ...)
French Open order of play: Day 1 schedule including Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka
Andy Murray faces Stan Wawrinka on the opening day of the French Open at Roland Garro as Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz highlight the first afternoon of action. Murray, a former finalist on the Paris ... ( read original story ...)
From Serena to Sharapova, Naomi Osaka revisits some of tennis’ most iconic on-court looks
In a new series from her production company Hana Kuma called "Serving Looks," Osaka gives her thoughts on famous 'fits. ( read original story ...)
Capsule toys exclusive to Tokyo sumo summer tournament proving a hit
Exclusive Summer Grand Sumo Tournament capsule toys, miniature trinkets in plastic capsules available from vending machines, are prov ... ( read original story ...)