Former World No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has said who is the "biggest" tennis player ever. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage in law is unconstitutional, a court finds
A Japanese high court has ruled that Japan’s refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, a latest victory for the same sex couples and supporters seeking equal rights. ( read original story ...)
Brewery Rowe: Sapporo-Stone debuts new IPA crafted by female brewers
This was a team effort, led by Sapporo-Stone Brewing’s female brewers: Cat Wiest at Yakima Chief Hops in Washington state, who blended the hops found in She’s the Brewer, and Heather Jackson and ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya High Court rules not recognizing same-sex marriage unconstitutional
It is the fourth high court ruling in Japan on same-sex marriage, following decisions in Sapporo, Tokyo and Fukuoka. ( read original story ...)
Couche-Tard executives to visit Tokyo to speak on $47 billion Seven & i bid
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard said on Friday its top executives will visit Tokyo to speak with media about its $47 billion bid to buy 7-Eleven convenience store operator Seven & i Holdings. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees spate of callouts for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning from hookahs
Japan's capital has seen spate of emergency calls related to suspected carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from smoking through hookahs, or water ... ( read original story ...)
‘Eerie’ sky, charred bodies: 80 years since Tokyo’s World War II firestorm
Because of the atomic bombings and Japan's surrender a month later, the firebombing of Tokyo is often overlooked in history. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo responds to Trump remarks on ‘interesting’ Japan-U.S. security pact
Japan's top government spokesperson underlined the agreement's cooperative element after the U.S. president complained the deal was one-sided. ( read original story ...)
I tried Harry Styles’ workout – I’m not surprised by his impressive Tokyo Marathon time
Joe Rogan is being accused of not letting a legendary athlete appear on his podcast. The longtime MMA analyst and comedian hosts "The Joe Rogan Experience," which is arguably the biggest podcast in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan high court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The Nagoya High Court on Friday became the fourth high court in Japan to rule the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but upheld a lower ... ( read original story ...)
Hirooki Goto To Defend IWGP World Heavyweight Title Against Yuji Nagata At On March 15
Hirooki Goto will defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Yuji Nagata on March 15. The event will take place on part of the NJPW New Japan Cup tour. Nagata to challenge for IWGP World title ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks tumble in morning on U.S. tariff uncertainty, firmer yen
Tokyo stocks dropped sharply Friday morning, weighed down by Wall Street declines on concern about U.S. tariff policies and selling of export-related auto issues due to the firmer yen. The 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya High Court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional
A Japanese high court ruled Friday that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional but rejecte ... ( read original story ...)
‘Eerie’ sky, charred bodies: 80 years since Tokyo WWII firestorm
On her sixth birthday 80 years ago, Shizuko Nishio clung to her mother as US B-29 bombers started a firestorm that turned humans to ash and Tokyo into a wasteland. Nishio, now about to turn 86, was ... ( read original story ...)
Famous Tokyo’s Asakusa shopping arcade gets 1st roof replacement in 80 years
The Nakamise shopping arcade, a popular tourist attraction in Tokyo's Asakusa, is nearing the completion of its first roof replacemen ... ( read original story ...)
Man in 1986 Japan murder case set to be acquitted as hearing ends
A man who served a seven-year sentence for the 1986 murder of a 15-year-old girl in central Japan is almost certain to be acquitte ... ( read original story ...)