STORY: "Their (Japan and U.S.) actions are extremely dangerous now. Japan and the U.S. are trying to conduct a war of aggression on China," said protest organiser Shunkichi Takayama, who said Biden's ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka launches a new Nike collection—and an agency
If you’re finally ready to transition out of those tie-dye sweats but are still hoping to keep it fresh and […] The post Naomi Osaka launches a new Nike collection—and an agency appeared first on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka facing her fears upon French Open return
A year after pulling out of the French Open citing her battle with depression, tennis superstar Naomi Osaka returns. It was her first public appearance at the French Open, a year after she left Paris ... ( read original story ...)
Japan turns away from post-WWII pacifism as China threat grows
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sees parallels between Russia's actions in Europe and China's expansion in the Indo-Pacific, a region stretching from America's Pacific coastline to the Indian ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Arrives in Tokyo Seeking to Shore Up Support for Economic Plan
President Biden on Sunday began the second chapter of his diplomatic tour in Asia, pivoting from reassuring allies about the threat posed by North Korea to rallying nations behind his administration’s ... ( read original story ...)
WION reports from Tokyo: Despite no security goals spelt out, Quad understands China’s threat to Indo-Pacific
India, the US, Japan and Australia have planned to launch a satellite-based maritime security system at the Tokyo summit to check China’s illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific region ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan and Mitsubishi Reveal New Electric “Kei Cars” for Japan Only
Nissan and Mitsubishi simultaneously unveiled boxy little Kei car electric vehicles (EV) for Japan this week. The five-door Sakura and five-door eK X go on sale this summer in the country measuring ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Komai winner hands Sapporo 2-1 comeback win at Iwata
Yoshiaki Komai scored the winner in Consadole Sapporo's 2-1 come-from-behind away win over Jubilo Iwata in the J-League first divisio ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 3,317 new cases of COVID-19 and six related deaths
Tokyo posted 3,317 fresh cases of COVID-19 on May 22, down 31 from the previous Sunday. Metropolitan government health officials confirmed six related deaths the same day among patients in their 70s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo COVID-19 Count Down for 9th Consecutive Day
News; Tokyo COVID-19 Count Down for 9th Consecutive Day; Tokyo COVID-19 Count Down for 9th Consecutive Day. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle May 22, 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Biden lands in Japan on second leg of Asia trip
US President Joe Biden lands in Japan on Sunday for the second leg of a trip to reinforce US alliances in Asia. Biden, making his first trip to Asia as president, flew from South Korea to Yokota Air ... ( read original story ...)
French Open 2022: Naomi Osaka hopes to find her feet on Roland Garros clay
If you believe in social media posts, Naomi Osaka is a much happier person. Or at least trying to be.Apart from the tweets about myriad business interests, Osaka has been using the microblogging to ... ( read original story ...)
WION reports from Tokyo: Quad leaders have some important decisions to take
Many issues reflective of current geopolitical situation in light of Ukraine conflict are likely to dominate the in-person Quad Summit in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo protests to China over new drilling rig in East China Sea
The government lodged a protest with the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo after discovering that China had unilaterally started construction of a suspected drilling rig to develop gas fields in disputed ... ( read original story ...)
Sanja Matsuri shrines carried in Tokyo procession for first time in 3 years
Three portable shrines called mikoshi were carried through the streets in Tokyo's Asakusa district as part of the annual Sanja Matsuri festival for the first time in three years. The mikoshi had ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 3,317 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Sunday reported 3,317 new coronavirus cases, down 147 from Saturday and down 31 from last Sunday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)