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 ...)
Since World War II, ‘people to people relationships’ have helped forge a strong alliance between US and Japan
In Rhode Island, one of the strongest and most robust sister-city relationships has bee built between the port cities of Newport and Shimoda, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Facing Pressure To Retire After ‘Classless’ Decision
Tennis fans have supported Naomi Osaka throughout her career. On Thursday night, however, they called her out for being a "sore loser." Osaka reached the National Bank Open final this week, taking down seeded players such as Elina Svitolina and Clara Tauson. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population decline keeps getting worse. Last year, it saw a record drop
Japan’s precipitous population decline shows no sign of slowing, with the nation shrinking by more than 900,000 people last year – the biggest annual drop on record, according to government data. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Adventures: 5 Iconic Places to Visit in Japan’s Industrial Heartland
Nagoya, Japan’s third-largest city, is a vibrant mix of rich history, cutting-edge technology, and delightful local experiences. A great base for exploring the country, Nagoya offers a blend of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Canadian Open Loss Keeps Everyone Talking, but for All the Wrong Reasons
Naomi Osaka’s return to the court at the Canadian Open should have been a “welcome back” moment. Instead, it turned into an awkward PR disaster that had fans and critics raising their eyebrows. ( read original story ...)
Japan Says U.S. Has Agreed To Fix ‘Regrettable’ Error In Trump’s Tariff Order And Give Refunds
The change will mean Trump’s reciprocal tariff rate of 15% on Japan will not stack on top of existing sector-specific levies, similar to an arrangement with the EU. ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain slams southern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides
A mudslide hit a house in Aira city in Kagoshima prefecture, burying two people who were rescued alive and taken to hospital, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. ( read original story ...)
Canadian teenager Mboko beats Osaka to win first WTA title
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko defied a swollen right wrist to come from a set down on Friday to outwit the four-time major champion Naomi Osaka and claim her first senior tour title at the Canadian Open. ( read original story ...)
Indian women encouraged to enter the world’s largest women’s marathon as it prepares to open for international entries
Indian women encouraged to enter the world's largest women's marathon as it prepares to open for international entries ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo’s Nikkei jumps 2%
Asian shares are mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Trump to Correct ‘Extremely Regrettable’ Error in Tariff Order
Tensions have been mounting between the United States and Japan as both sides appear to have starkly different interpretations of a trade deal finalized last month. ( read original story ...)
Japan records nearly 1M more deaths than births in 2024 — as country’s population continues to plummet
Japan saw nearly 1 million more deaths than births in 2024, marking the country’s steepest single-year population decline since the government surveys began nearly six decades ago. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo couple arrested for allegedly leaving young daughter alone at home in hot weather
A Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF) officer and his wife, a part-time worker, were arrested here Aug. 7 after allegedly leaving their prescho ... ( read original story ...)