The professional tennis player was photographed for the 2021 magazine in Malibu, Calif. ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka makes a statement with transparent outfit for US Open
Naomi Osaka is already serving major fashion energy at the 2026 US Open with her bold orange look. ( read original story ...)
MIMARU Expands in Osaka as American Guest Stays Rise 46%
New Shinsaibashi property opens Sept. 1 as MIMARU encourages U.S. travelers to pair Tokyo with Osaka for a fuller Japan itinerary ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to diversify crude supplies, back pipelines that bypass Hormuz
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Japan unveiled a comprehensive plan on Wednesday to strengthen the resilience of its energy supply, including support for pipeline projects that bypass the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Unveil New Oil Diversification Strategy
Japan is preparing a sweeping energy-security plan to diversify crude supplies, support pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and strengthen its resilience to Middle East disruptions. ( read original story ...)
Japan port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China: ex-official
Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, ex-Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobukatsu Kanehara has said. ( read original story ...)
Games-North Korea to send around 100 athletes to Asian Games in Japan
Aug 26 (Reuters) - North Korea will send around 100 athletes competing in 14 sports to the Asian Games in Japan later this year, the secretary general of the country's Olympic Committee has told a ... ( read original story ...)
Rescuers scramble to reach people trapped by deadly Japan earthquake
At least 14 people died after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said “every second counts” as thousands of military ... ( read original story ...)
Physical AI in spotlight at Tokyo tech expo
An artificial intelligence exhibition is underway in Tokyo and physical AI is taking center stage. The technology can make decisions on its own, allowing robots and machines to act autonomously. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on dip-buying in tech, ahead of Nvidia earnings
Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday as dip-buying was prompted after position-adjustment selling in heavyweight technology shares ahead of ch ( read original story ...)
Discover Sapporo This Fall with Hyatt Centric: Reservations Are Now Open
Hyatt Centric Sapporo announced today that reservations are now open for stays beginning December 1, 2026, ahead of its fall 2026 debut. Located in the heart of Sapporo, the vibrant capital of ... ( read original story ...)
Impact of Typhoon Saudel likely to linger for Japan’s Okinawa, Amami regions
Typhoon Saudel is moving away from Japan's southwestern regions of Amami and Okinawa. But the typhoon's impact is expected to linger. ( read original story ...)
Japan to end subsidies for solar panels
Meanwhile, Japan ranks second in the world in the production of iodine, a key material for perovskite solar cells. The government hopes that power generation by perovskite solar cells in 2040 will reach 20 gigawatts, equivalent to the output by 40 nuclear reactors. ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend weather forecasts in response to climate change
It is planning for two-week forecasts, up from seven days at present. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo USA to wind down Stone Brewing-branded operations in Escondido
Sapporo USA plans 50 layoffs as it begins winding down Stone Brewing’s Escondido brewery and bistro operations. ( read original story ...)
5 amazing summer festivals happening in Tokyo this August 29-30 weekend
The annual Otsuka Awa Odori festival has been running since 1972, bringing together more than 1,000 dancers every year. The pre-event festivities will take place at the station-front plaza on August 28, featuring a ceremony followed by mini Awa Odori performances. ( read original story ...)