A man has been thanked by police here for preventing an elderly woman from being defrauded despite the would-be victim's irritation at his at･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off gnarly blisters, says anxiety didn’t allow her to take break
All of that left a toll on Osaka's body, who arrived at the French Open battling blisters. Following a three-set first-round loss to Paula Badosa, the 27-year-old Japanese said she was in pain but ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says no easy concession on US tariffs, seeks another round in June
Japan and the U.S. on Friday agreed to hold another round of trade talks ahead of the G7 summit next month, Japan's top tariff negotiator said, stressing that no deal would be without concessions on ... ( read original story ...)
Woman Perplexed by Optical Illusion on Tokyo Street: ‘Glitch in the Matrix’
The optical illusion in the viral clip is a result of the parallax effect. The phenomenon sees an "apparent shift in position of a relatively nearby object against more distant ones when viewed from ... ( read original story ...)
Trump holding Pennsylvania rally to promote deal for Japan-based Nippon to ‘partner’ with US Steel
President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel. ( read original story ...)
Trump called it a disaster. Biden blocked it. Now Trump is traveling to Pittsburgh to celebrate Japan’s takeover of US Steel
President Donald Trump travels to Pittsburgh Friday to celebrate a deal he once vowed to oppose - Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel’s long-announced plans to buy iconic American steelmaker US Steel. ( read original story ...)
The $700 Million Question: Why Nissan Is Selling Its Iconic Yokohama Headquarters
A report from Nikkei Asia citing sources familiar with the matter states that Nissan is considering selling its global headquarters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan, valued at over 100 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Dai-ichi Life to Become M&G’s Largest Shareholder in Strategic Partnership
M&G said it formed a strategic partnership with insurance company Dai-ichi Life, aimed at delivering at least $6 billion of new business flows for M&G over the next five years. ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd Announces Sale of Planned Single-Family Home, REAL PRO SERIES Ookayama in Tokyo
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition, the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo core inflation reaches 3.6% in May, highest since Jan 2023; factory output falls
Core inflation in Japan’s capital surged to a more than two-year high in May, primarily driven by persistent increases in food costs, according to data released on Friday. This development intensifies ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Trump to hold rally to promote deal with Japan-based Nippon Steel
President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel, which he says will keep the iconic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nagoya city deploys ‘Stop and Stand Squad’ in bid to reduce accidents on escalators
Team members are paid for six hours a day to prevent people from walking up escalators in train stations and other areas in Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Actor Park Bo-gum to hold first fan meet and greet tour in two years
Actor Park Bo-gum will hold his first fan meet and greet tour in two years, titled “Be With You.” The actor’s agency, The Black Label, revealed the schedule for the meet and greet on its official ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shares Painful Injury After French Open Exit: ‘Genuinely Cannot Bend These Fingers All The Way’
In 2024, Osaka was forced to forfeit in the second round of the China Open due to a back injury. In a heartwarming show of sportsmanship, U.S. player Coco Gauff, who was Osaka's opponent at the time, ... ( read original story ...)
Treated PFAS water at Air Force base in Tokyo is safe for release, Japan says
The Japanese government on Friday gave the U.S. military the green light to release about 400,000 gallons of treated water from this airlift hub in western Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
A glimpse into diversity at Osaka Expo: Indonesia Pavilion staff pray toward Mecca
In a small room within the Indonesia Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Muslim staff members from the country were seen offering prayer･･･ ... ( read original story ...)