The Dodgers claimed a 4-1 victory in Tuesday's opener led by Ohtani (2-for-5, two runs) and Yamamoto (5 IP, one run) and now send their newest acquisition to the mound against Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. After Wednesday's game, the teams will come back to the United States and get ready for the domestic opening day ...
Japan says economy recovering, but flags risks from Trump trade policies
Japan's government stuck with its cautiously optimistic outlook for the economy U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies could dampen global growth and higher inflation could hurt consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wants to ‘play with the big dogs’ after Miami win
Former world number one Naomi Osaka wants to "play with the big dogs" after beating Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the Miami Open. ( read original story ...)
Hydrogen-powered vending machine to debut at Osaka Expo
Visitors to the Osaka Kansai Expo can quench their thirst for science—and hydration—with drinks from the world’s first hydrogen-cartridge powered vending machine, which was installed on March 18. ( read original story ...)
China says it hopes Japan will deliver on commitment to develop ties
China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it hopes Japan will take concrete action to uphold its commitment to fostering strategic and mutually beneficial ties with China, as relations between the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines to buy 17 Boeing 737-8 planes, 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. ( read original story ...)
2 injured after falling from banana boat on snow at Sapporo safari park
Two people were injured after falling from a banana boat being pulled by a snowmobile at a safari park slated for closure here in the north・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports expand in February on some stockpiling amid tariff fears
Japan's exports rose for a fifth straight month in February, data showed on Wednesday, possibly helped by some stockpiling amid growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff ... ( read original story ...)
Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s manager Hajime Moriyasu looks on before the start of the World Cup 2026 Group C qualifying soccer ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles back to advance in Miami
A scrappy Naomi Osaka came from behind to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday for her first win since January's Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports expand in February on stockpiling amid tariff fears
Japan's exports rose for a fifth straight month in February, data showed on Wednesday, possibly boosted in part by some stockpiling amid growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Rise at Faster Clip Before Trump Tariffs Hit
Japan’s exports rose at a faster pace as businesses increased orders ahead of the rollout of higher tariffs in the US. ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood sours in March over Trump tariffs, Chinese economy
Business sentiment among Japanese manufacturers in March worsened for the first time in three months into negative territory on concerns about U.S. tariff policies and weakness in China's economy, a ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami
A scrappy Naomi Osaka came from behind to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday for her first win since January's Australian Open. Osaka dropped the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives first-round scare in Miami
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka rallied to beat Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Miami Open. ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives scare against qualifier Starodubtseva in Miami
Naomi Osaka had to come from a set and a break down to defeat Yuliia Starodubtseva in the Miami Open first round. ( read original story ...)