Naomi Osaka apologized for not congratulating Victoria Mboko for her victory after their Montreal Open women's singles final. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka explains awkward Montreal trophy speech to Victoria Mboko: “I was in a daze”
Osaka extended an apology—and a congratulations—to the young Canadian, following the backlash to her 16-second runner-up speech. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka publicly apologizes to Victoria Mboko and explains what happened
Osaka says she was in 'a daze' and that's one of the reasons why she forgot to congratulate Mboko on the Montreal title on the court. ( read original story ...)
Football: Komori brace gives Urawa win at Yokohama FC
Hiiro Komori scored early in each half as Urawa Reds grabbed a 2-1 win away to Yokohama FC on Saturday in the J-League first division. Urawa moved up to 41 points, five behind leaders Vissel Kobe, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan used to be a tech giant. Why is it stuck with fax machines and ink stamps?
When you think of Tokyo, you might think of neon-lit skyscrapers and its world-famous bullet train system, or films like “Akira” and “Ghost in the Shell” that depict a futuristic Japan filled with intelligent robots and holograms. ( read original story ...)
Boxer Shigetoshi Kotari dies from brain injury days after title fight
Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari died from a brain injury on Friday, six days after his junior lightweight title fight in Tokyo. Multiple reports ... ( read original story ...)
Victoria Mboko Didn’t Seem Offended at All by Naomi Osaka’s Perceived Speech Slight
In the aftermath of Naomi Osaka's defeat in the National Bank Open final on Thursday, she neglected to congratulate the winner of the match, 18-year-old Canadian and Osaka idolizer Victoria Mboko. ( read original story ...)
Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo’s Nikkei jumps nearly 2%
Asian shares were mostly lower Friday while Tokyo’s benchmark spiked by more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. ( read original story ...)
11 Very Specific Tokyo Mini-Guides
Skip the picked-over multi-brand stores, find the gingko-lined backstreets, and take a midday bathhouse break. Pick up groceries in department-store basements and stock up at the “best beauty store in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Loses Montreal Open Final vs. Victoria Mboko Ahead of US Open
Naomi Osaka struggled to build upon an early edge in her matchup with Victoria Mboko in the 2025 Montreal Open Final. ( read original story ...)
Parkinson’s Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at an Unexpected, Simple Treatment
Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson's disease. A recent study identified gut microbes likely to be involved and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Denso nears deal to sell spark plug ops to market leader Niterra
NAGOYA, Japan -- Japanese auto parts supplier Denso appears set to reach a long-sought agreement to sell its spark plug operations to domestic rival Niterra, Nikkei learned Friday, as industry players ... ( read original story ...)
‘Completely forgot’ – Naomi Osaka’s addresses glaring omission that left tennis fans furious
Naomi Osaka has been criticised following a runners-up speech at the Canadian Open final. The four-time Grand Slam winner cut an emotional figure during her remarks but in her on-court post-match ( read original story ...)
Osaka apologizes to Mboko: ‘I was in a daze’
Naomi Osaka heard the crowd loud and clear during the National Bank Open presented by Rogers finals, but it's the chatter afterwards that has her attention. Osaka took to social media to congratulate and Victoria Mboko on her historic singles title win on Friday. ( read original story ...)
WTA doubles star throws major shade at Naomi Osaka: Some women should take notes
Australian doubles star Ellen Perez seemingly took a shot at Naomi Osaka after the Japanese's post-Montreal final speech as the Australian cheekily stated that "some women should take notes" from players who classily respond to a final loss. ( read original story ...)
Japan issues update on population “emergency”
The country's total fertility rate fell to 1.15 in 2024 from 1.2 the previous year, despite extensive local and central government incentives. ( read original story ...)