Naomi Osaka is making her comeback to tennis months after giving birth. The 26-year-old opened up about her new role as a mother and what other women should know about this new responsibility. ( read original story ...)
Navy officer imprisoned in Japan is on his way back to the US, family says
US Navy officer Lt. Ridge Alkonis who was jailed in Japan for negligent driving that resulted in the death of two people is on his way to the United States, his family said in a statement Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Jones feels no ‘guilt’ over Japan appointment
Former England head coach Eddie Jones says he does not "feel any guilt" about becoming Japan boss, six weeks after resigning from the Australia job. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Naval Officer Is Released From Jail in Japan After Yearslong Effort
Lt. Ridge Alkonis, the Navy officer who was imprisoned in Japan after killing two members of a Japanese family in a car crash, was on his way to the United States on Wednesday after a yearslong diplomatic effort to bring him home, ( read original story ...)
Fossil of prehistoric ‘dragon’ — as big as a great white shark — unearthed in Japan
The monstrous predator — which measured as long as a great white shark — belongs to a brand new species, according to a Dec. 12 University of Cincinnati news release. Takuya Konishi, a paleontologist at the university, ( read original story ...)
Alert: Navy officer jailed in Japan over deadly car crash has been transferred to US custody, is returning to US, family says
Navy officer jailed in Japan over deadly car crash has been transferred to US custody, is returning to US, family says. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka talks relationship with Cordae after breakup rumors
Tennis star Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae’s relationship is on following speculation they had split in October. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Gets Honest About Motherhood, Parenting with Cordae — and Her Big Return to Tennis
Naomi Osaka, 25, is reflecting on her return to tennis and opens up about being a mom to 5-month-old daughter Shai. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Discusses Her Pregnancy Struggles, Her Newfound Confidence, And More In ‘Instyle’
Naomi Osaka fashionably covers Instyle magazine in a Stella Jean top, dress, and skirt, a Cult Gaia necklace, and Gia Borghini boots. Inside the issue, the tennis phenomenon shares her pregnancy ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan scramble jets after China, Russia warplanes spotted entering Seoul’s defense zone
The respective militaries for South Korea and Japan scramble jets after China, Russia warplanes were spotted entering Seoul's defense zone over the South China Sea. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Nagoya maglev train service delayed to ‘2027 or later’: Operator
The Central Japan Railway Company has decided to delay the start of its magnetically levitated train service from the initially scheduled "2027" to " 2027 or later." ... ( read original story ...)
Former Tokyo Olympics official pleads not guilty in bribery case
Haruyuki Takahashi, a former member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, pleaded not guilty to taking bribes tied to the Games. ( read original story ...)
Roller coaster at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka stalls; dozens left hanging upside down
The same ride had a similar incident in 2018, when riders were stranded for two hours. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo Olympics official pleads not guilty to taking bribes in exchange for Games contracts
A former member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has appeared in a Tokyo district court and pleaded not guilty to taking $1.4 million in bribes in exchange for contracts for the Games ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party engulfed by political fundraising scandal
Four ministers resign amid reports that prosecutors were poised to raid offices of dozens of ruling party MPs ( read original story ...)
Direct flight between Japanese, Vietnamese localities proposed
Takashi Kawamura, mayor of Japan’s Nagoya city proposed opening a direct air route between Nagoya and Da Nang city to boost cooperation between the two localities at a working session with municipal ... ( read original story ...)