Naomi Osaka has posted an Instagram photo in front of the Eiffel Tower in her French Open ostentatious outfit, as the former world No 1 rallies against criticism. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka chooses another bold French Open outfit after ‘fashion show’ criticism
Osaka added a metallic gold bomber jacket and ivory train to her sequined gold playing dress for the second-round clash with Donna Vekic at Roland Garros ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact. ( read original story ...)
Osaka criticised for breaking rules with French Open ‘fashion show’
Naomi Osaka criticised by opponent for breaking rules with French Open ‘fashion show’ - Laura Siegemund hit out at Osaka for her clothing choice at Roland Garros and how long it took her to be ready t ( read original story ...)
Japan woos visiting Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality in a four-day state visit to Japan that culminates Thursday. There is a palace banquet, a prestigious ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota chairman says group firms forgot principles, went astray
NAGOYA—The chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. apologized to customers over a recent spate of scandals centered around falsifications of testing data required for government certification at its group ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party proposes ‘bridging bonds’ to fund investment schemes, draft shows
TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling party will propose issuing "bridging bonds" to fund flagship programmes aimed at boosting growth and economic security, a draft of its proposal showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Prince Hisahito of Japan, 19, Makes Banquet Debut 4 Years After Sister Left Royal Life to Marry Commoner
Prince Hisahito of Japan just had a significant royal first. On May 27, Prince Hisahito, 19, attended his first imperial banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to help welcome President Ferdinand ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Catches Shade From Opponent Over French Open Look: ‘Not Here for a Fashion Show’
Naomi Osaka hit the court in style at the 2026 French Open — but not everybody was willing to fawn over her dramatic look. German tennis player Laura Siegemund was asked about Osaka’s ensemble after ... ( read original story ...)
India to join US, Japan and Australia in maritime surveillance
The maritime democracies agreed to the intelligence sharing deal, which China has criticized, at the Quad meeting this week. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Now Using Artificial Intelligence to Develop New Products
Sapporo, a Japanese brewer, is now using artificial intelligence to quicken the process of developing new products, as reported by NikkeiAsia. TOKYO - FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) President of Orion Breweries ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka defends celebration of Black tennis players ahead of French Open
Naomi Osaka defended hosting a private gathering celebrating Black tennis players in Paris ahead of the French Open, underscoring ongoing conversations about representation in tennis. The event, co-hosted with Taylor Townsend, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Fashion Playbook: Breaking Down Her Tennis Looks Across Grand Slam Seasons
Naomi Osaka has been serving more than tennis balls on tennis court for years. The four-time grand slam champion is also a fashion-forward athlete, merging her athleticism and her appreciation for style as a form of expression in every match she plays. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are suffering industrial rot
In a similar vein, operating profits at South Korea’s biggest firms ballooned by 159% over the past year, thanks chiefly to its mighty exporters. Even usually sluggish Japan is seeing record corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka dazzles with eye-catching ‘Eiffel Tower’ inspired outfit to kick off French Open campaign
Four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka dazzled the Roland Garros crowd with an eye-catching, two-part outfit ahead of her first-round French Open win over Germany’s Laura Siegemund. ( read original story ...)
Japan enacts law centralising intelligence gathering amid privacy fears
The move is a significant first step in the government’s plans to expand Japan’s counter-espionage architecture. ( read original story ...)