Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe has had his registration cancelled with Japan side Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath because of a groin injury. ( read original story ...)
Japan Leader’s Support Drops After Replacing Scandal-Hit Cabinet
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fell to fresh lows in polls taken after he reshuffled his cabinet to contain a funding scandal that threatens the future of his government. ( read original story ...)
‘Host clubs’ in Tokyo force women into sex work to pay off huge debts
A ‘vicious’ multibillion-yen system is pushing vulnerable young women who rack up extortionate bills into prostitution ... ( read original story ...)
From Blossoms to Bullet Trains: Discover a new world with Type 7’s Guide to Tokyo
It’s a dream destination for so many around the world, a true melting pot of culture, style, wealth, heritage, and the coolest cars. Tokyo is the futuristic trendsetter in so many genres, and now ERG ... ( read original story ...)
‘Superstar’ Osaka’s return a boost for women’s tour, says Mouratoglou
The women's tour needs superstars and will benefit from former world number one Naomi Osaka's return following a 15-month break, top tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou said. ( read original story ...)
From Wastepaper to High Art: Japan Seeks to Save Manga Heritage
Awakened to the country’s cultural heritage, artists, publishers and museums are trying to preserve original drawings. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas unit to buy U.S. natgas producer Rockcliff Energy for $2.7 bln
TOKYO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A unit of Tokyo Gas (9531.T) has decided to buy Texas-based natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy from private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners for $2.7 billion to expand ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan expected to stick with negative interest rates
Investors are widely expecting the Bank of Japan to hold off on lifting negative interest rates on Tuesday, but governor Kazuo Ueda is likely to map out more clearly its monetary policy plans following last week’s US Federal Reserve pivot towards easing. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confides what she really thinks of her partner Cordae
The Japanese star, ready to come back on the court, shared what she thinks of her current partner and father of their daughter Shai ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka Make It to the Top of the Richest Female Athletes for 2023 Surpassing the Likes of Simone Biles
The current No. 3 in the WTA circuit, Coco Gauff, has added yet another feather to her crown. Gauff took the world by storm after winning the US Open in 2023. Now, she has overtaken Eileen Gu and Iga Swiatek as the Highest Paid Female Athlete in 2023. ( read original story ...)
Turkish Airlines Reinstates Flights To Osaka, Japan
Turkish Airlines Reinstates Flights to Osaka, Japan . The carrier resumed flights to the Japanese city on 12 December 2023. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ( read original story ...)
Manila, Tokyo to sign at least 5 trade deals
TOKYO: The Philippines and Japan are expected to sign more than five business agreements during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit here, Trade Secretary Alfred Pascual said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
At least 5 business deals set to be signed in Tokyo
More than five business deals with Japanese firms are expected to be signed on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Commemorative Summit here, the trade department ... ( read original story ...)
Body of sergeant killed when US Air Force Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan is returning home
The remains of a U.S. Air Force staff sergeant from Massachusetts who was one of eight service members lost when a CV-22 Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan are being returned home. The body of 24-year-old Jacob “Jake” Galliher was expected to arrive at the Westover Air Force Base in ( read original story ...
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami add Japan stop to preseason tour
The preseason tour for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami keeps growing, with the team revealing Friday that a stop in Japan has now been added to the schedule. Inter Miami will face Japanese league champion Vissel Kobe at the Japan National Stadium on Feb. ( read original story ...)
China sweeps singles semifinal berths at 2023 Women’s WTT Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- The 2023 Women's World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals saw continued dominance from China, with four Chinese players sweeping singles semifinal berths and two pairs ... ( read original story ...)