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Naomi Osaka remains optimistic about the Australian Open despite illness hampering her United Cup start, focusing on recovery and building form ahead of the season’s first Grand Slam. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka struggled early on against Katie Swan but ultimately managed to complete a two-set 7-6 (4) 6-1 United Cup win over the 276th-ranked Briton. Earlier today, Great Britain's Billy Harris ... ( read original story ...)

The local government and transportation authorities in Sapporo are working with 22 convenience stores in the city to allow bus passengers t･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

President Donald Trump has invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the United States this year. ( read original story ...)

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is feeling under the weather at the United Cup. After losing her first match for Japan against Greece’s Maria Sakkari on ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. Standing with his wife Masako and the rest of the royal family, ... ( read original story ...)

The four-time Grand Slam champion admits she is still recovering as the new season begins. Naomi Osaka’s 2026 campaign started with a difficult setback at the United Cup, where the Japanese star was ... ( read original story ...)

According to Osaka, she was sick over Christmas, and that was to blame for her first loss of 2026. Maria Sakkari defeated Osaka in straight sets at the United Cup on Friday as Japan took on Greece: ... ( read original story ...)

From Naomi Osaka's thoughtful view on balancing motherhood with competition to Maria Sakkari's motivation to return to tennis' elite, the first Media Day at the United Cup in Perth gave us a glimpse ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family are waving to a crowd of flag-waving New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

The viral Tokyo Fireworks video shows a massive Godzilla being made out of fireworks in the New Year’s Eve celebration in Japan ... ( read original story ...)

According to Japan's meteorological agency, a strong winter-type pressure pattern is developing near Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s prime minister has joined more than 50 of her fellow female legislators to push for more ladies’ toilets in parliament, saying recent increases in women’s representation have led to long ... ( read original story ...)

An excited Naomi Osaka will lean on family ties as she leads Japan in Friday's opening day at the United Cup in Australia, kicking off her season with a testing clash against former world number three ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo, Japan, has long reigned as the world's most populated city, but thanks to updated counting methods, has been knocked off its perch in 2025. ( read original story ...)

Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter China. ( read original story ...)