Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is admittedly painfully shy and barely speaks above a whisper during most of her interviews and press conferences. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Itinerary: A first-timer’s guide to exploring the Japanese capital
Want to experience the capital of Japan like a local? We set you the ultimate 10-day Tokyo itinerary so you can make the most of your trip! ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on Wall Street advances
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday on buying spurred by overnight gains on Wall Street, with the U.S. Dow Jones index extending its winning streak to seven days. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer spending fell for 13th straight month in March
Japan's consumer spending kept shrinking for a 13th straight month in March, government data showed on Friday, creating challenges for policymakers seeking to engineer self-sustaining economic growth ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is in a good place mentally. And her clay game is improving as she heads back to Paris
A first career victory over a top-20 player on clay. In heavy and slow conditions. In a match that was suspended for about an hour because of rain. ( read original story ...)
Meek Mill Praises Drake And Kendrick Lamar In Confusing Tweets About His Own Career
Meek Mill has become known for sharing some of the most confusing posts online that seemingly aren’t given too much thought. This week was no different, as he went on a rant about his own rap career before highlighting his publicity team and in the midst, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka through to Italian Open third round after beating Marta Kostyuk, Coco Gauff beats Magdalena Frech
Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are both through to the third round of the Italian Open after straight-set wins on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is choosing peace on clay and the results are paying off in Rome
ROME, Italy—The clay swing was once a stressful time for Naomi Osaka, enough to cause a mental health crisis on the eve of 2021 Roland Garros. That stress has seemingly melted away for the new mom, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Did you see that?’: Video shows bear attack, smash truck windshield in Japan
As the vehicle slowed down, a brown bear, believed to be the mother, charged at the light truck, ramming into the windshield headfirst, breaking the wiper. When the driver tried to back up and scare off the animal by honking, ( read original story ...)
Mulcahy to teach in Japan with JET
Recent UNG graduate Alyssa Mulcahy will spend the 2024-25 academic year in Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. She graduated in May. Recent University of North Georgia (UNG) graduate Alyssa Mulcahy will spend the 2024-25 academic year in Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama v Al Ain: UAE side backed to grasp ‘historic opportunity’ in ACL final
Al Ain’s current crop deserve their place in history as they look this month to secure a second Asian Champions League for the club, according to their team supervisor. The UAE side, the only club ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reveals Whether She’s Team Kendrick Lamar or Team Drake
Naomi Osaka might lead a pacifist lifestyle, but that hasn't stopped her from indulging in the spicy Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud as a fan of the genre. The tennis star shared her thoughts on the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka through to Italian Open third round after beating Marta Kostyuk in straight sets despite rain delay
Naomi Osaka is through to the third round of the Italian Open after a 6-3 6-2 win over Marta Kostyuk. Osaka hit 19 winners and made 12 unforced errors in a match where she also had to contend with a ... ( read original story ...)
How Two Weeks in Tokyo Helped Me Rediscover My Personal Style
Historically, Tokyo has pushed me out of my comfort zone—but I’ve always come home feeling reinvigorated creatively. This would be my third trip to Japan. The last time I visited was in 2019: I was a ... ( read original story ...)
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting outside Little Tokyo bar
One person was killed and a second person was wounded after a shooting outside a bar in the Little Tokyo, officials said. ( read original story ...)
What it’s like to stay at the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta: A hotel within a park
Here's a review of the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, a Disney hotel that is connected to the Tokyo DisneySea theme park. ( read original story ...)