NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Anisimova eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended at nearly 1 a.m. Friday and featured two of the most powerful first-strike hitters in women’s tennis. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday
Lawmakers of Japan's ruling party will vote on Monday whether to hold an extraordinary leadership election that could oust embattled premier Shigeru Ishiba and have a significant impact on the world's fourth largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia bolster security ties to counter China’s influence
Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and Australia met in Tokyo on Sept. 5 to deepen their security cooperation to counter China's growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Japan Auto Shares Boosted by Tariff Relief as Trump Signs Order
Japanese auto shares climbed in Tokyo after Donald Trump signed an executive order confirming a deal that limits US tariffs on the sector to 15%, lifting investor sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s real wages in July rise for 1st time in 7 months
Japan's inflation-adjusted wages rose for the first time in seven months in July, as workers saw increases in base pay and bonuses. ( read original story ...)
The favorite? I don’t care about external evaluation KCC manager Lee Sang-min’s clear gaze lies wit…
Busan KCC entered Nagoya on the 4th. It's the most interesting team of the season.KCC recruited Huh Hoon, the biggest FA player in the air conditioning league. The domestic lineup, including Heo Hun ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka vs. Amanda Anisimova: TV, time and how to watch US Open semifinal
The U.S. Open continues with a must-see women's singles semifinal matchup between No. 23 seed Naomi Osaka and No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova. ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for heavy rain as typhoon heads east along Pacific coast
A typhoon that made landfall twice in western Japan on Friday continues to advance eastward along the Pacific coast, causing rail ser ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan and US to hold defence drills on heels of North Korea attending China parade
South Korea, Japan and the U.S. will conduct annual defensive drills starting on September 15 to upgrade aerial, naval and cyber operational capabilities against North Korea's nuclear and missile ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the Artist Bedazzling Naomi Osaka’s Labubus (Overnight)
Every match of a thrilling U.S. Open run has featured a custom crystal-clad creation. Kerin Rose Gold took us behind the scenes. ( read original story ...)
Japan July real wages turn positive for first time in 7 months
Japanese real wages turned positive for the first time in seven months on the back of hefty summertime bonuses, but elevated inflation added to pressure on consumption, data showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese uni finances Cologne Cathedral gargoyle after graffiti spat
The head of a Japanese university visited the world-renowned cathedral in Cologne on Thursday, almost a decade after two Japanese students caused a national sensation in their homeland by writing ... ( read original story ...)
A clash of the comebacks: Osaka and Anisimova face off in the U.S. Open semifinals
Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova will face off in the U.S. Open semifinals on Thursday. Both players have been climbing up the rankings after taking mental health breaks from the sport. ( read original story ...)
Operation Yokohama police training opens up new pursuit avenues
Humberside Police officers who are part of the Operation Yokohama team have been highlighting their advance training skills. ( read original story ...)
‘Teddy bear’ coach helping Osaka rediscover her mojo
How two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka has rediscovered her form, two months after a dispiriting Wimbledon exit. ( read original story ...)
Athletics-Kipyegon chases unique double at Tokyo World Championships
Faith Kipyegon arrives at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as the undisputed queen of middle-distance running, and the stakes could not be higher as she attempts an audacious double. ( read original story ...)