Muchova — winning consecutive games during the set. With things tied 6-6 after 12 games, the first set went to a tiebreak. Osaka fell behind early in the tiebreak and couldn't recover. Osaka did take a medical timeout early in the set to get her ankle taped. ( read original story ...)
Fashion forward: Osaka targets Wimbledon glory
Naomi Osaka is ready to focus on Wimbledon glory rather than her eye-catching outfits as the Japanese star targets her first title at the All England Club. Osaka has linked up with several haute couture designers as well as Nike to create her Wimbledon outfits. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka leaves Wimbledon stars divided over bold outfits — ‘Mary Poppins’
Naomi Osaka has divided opinion at Wimbledon with her bold fashion choices, including a jellyfish outfit and a 'Kill Bill' inspired kimono. After beating Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round, she moved ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff Reach First Career Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Both Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff made history at The Championships, Wimbledon by reaching their first career Wimbledon quarterfinals. Osaka upset world No. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2026: How to watch the Naomi Osaka vs. Karolína Muchová match at The Championships today, start time, TV schedule, and more
Naomi Osaka pulled off a major upset on Sunday when she eliminated No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round at Wimbledon. Osaka, ranked No. 14, will now face No. 10 Karolína Muchová in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ban on jet fuel exports to Russia includes indirect shipments
TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - Japan's ban on jet fuel exports to Russia includes shipments via third countries or transferred at sea, Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday. Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo, Japan: Drone discovers the capital of the north
Glide above the vibrant, snow-loving city of Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, Japan, with this captivating drone video. Witness the geometric beauty of the city's grid-like layout, set against the ... ( read original story ...)
Violence toward ambulance crews in Tokyo higher in 2025 and rising this year
Incidents not only impact the well-being of emergency personnel but also reduce the availability of emergency services for others. ( read original story ...)
Japan pushes back on views it is pressuring BOJ to keep rates low
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - Japan's government on Tuesday pushed back against market views it was watering down its commitment to fiscal reform and pressuring the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands
The Japan Coast Guard said Tuesday it had expelled two Chinese coast guard ships from waters near disputed islands also claimed by Beijing. The Chinese ships were approaching a Japanese fishing vessel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is not pushing for low interest rates, economic policy minister says
Investors are still trying to gauge if Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is trying to slow the Bank of Japan’s efforts to raise borrowing costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan real wages up for 5th month in May, slower due to inflation
Japan's real wages rose 1.4% in May from a year earlier to mark a fifth month of increases, although the growth rate slowed amid re-accelerating consumer inflation, ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Breweries to tie up with Denmark’s Carlsberg
Through a joint venture in Singapore with the Danish beer maker, the Japanese brewer aims to boost its beer sales in fast-growing Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Breweries enters partnership with Denmark’s Carlsberg
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. on Monday said it was entering a strategic partnership with the major Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S to set up a ... ( read original story ...)
Yen pinned near 40-year low in test of Tokyo’s intervention resolve
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, July 7 (Reuters) - The yen weakened anew on Tuesday as traders grew emboldened to push the currency lower with no sign yet of intervention by Japanese authorities, though the ... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Japan’s rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Hina Suzuki TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - A shortage of critical minerals is starting to affect the broader Japanese economy, adding a sense of urgency for Prime Minister Sanae ... ( read original story ...)