Osaka was forced to save three break points across two games midway through the opening set, but was able to take the early advantage in the tie-break ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Post After Win in Germany Catches Attention
Naomi Osaka’s Post After Win in Germany Catches Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Naomi Osaka marked a special moment at the Bad Homburg Open after the tennis star kicked off the season ... ( read original story ...)
BTS’ Jin’s Osaka Fan Concert to Be Broadcast Live in Cinemas Across 10 Countries
This poster, provided by BigHit Music, promotes the cinema live screening of BTS Jin's fan concert, slated to be held on July 12, 2025, at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top FX diplomat Mimura to serve in post for second year
Japan's top foreign exchange diplomat, Atsushi Mimura, was reappointed for a second year, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, as he remains a vital member of the country's U.S. tariff negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to hold upper house election on July 20, government spokesperson says
Japan plans to hold an upper house election on July 20, government spokesperson, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan tariff negotiator arranging seventh US visit, sources say
Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa is arranging his seventh visit to the United States for as early as June 26, aiming to end tariffs that are hurting Japan's economy, two Japanese government ... ( read original story ...)
What to do in Osaka, Japan’s ‘culinary capital’, from Dotonbori’s chaos to the castle
With its neon-lit streets, culinary delights and historical landmarks, Osaka offers a sensory feast for visitors. ( read original story ...)
BTS’s Jin to livestream Osaka concert to theaters around the world
Jin of boy band BTS will livestream his July 12 performance at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, to theaters around the world, his agency BigHit Music said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
They say four days in Tokyo is plenty. I firmly disagree
You could hop from city to city, kids in tow, frantically ticking off Japan’s main sights. But here’s why three weeks of staying put in one city is perfect. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo student gives up softball due to abusive language from middle school coach
A student at a public junior high school in Japan's capital gave up playing softball after a coach verbally abused her, and she graduated wit ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Azarenka advance on grass at Bad Homburg
Former world number ones Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka both advanced to the second round in the Wimbledon warm-up tournament at Bad Homburg on Monday. Croatian Donna Vekic lost to Diana Shnaider ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka digs deep to secure gritty victory over Olga Danilovic in Bad Homburg opener
Naomi Osaka secured her first grass-court victory of the season, defeating Olga Danilovic 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in her opening match at the WTA 500 Bad Homburg Open. ( read original story ...)
In remembering Japan’s final WWII battle, Okinawans reflect on peace
More than 4,000 people on Monday filled an Okinawa park to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's final WWII battle. ( read original story ...)
Novel yet simple model provides smooth answer to friction mystery
Atoms slip against one another, eventually sticking in various combinations. Tectonic plates do the same, sliding across each other until they stick in a stationary state. Everything from the tiniest ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama ADVAN Tires Help Team Velorex Win 2025 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series
Yokohama ADVAN tires power Velorex Ferrari to GT300 victory in SUPER GT Round 2 at the Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s retail rice prices fall below 4,000 yen, hitting prime minister’s target
Japan's average retail rice prices fell below 4,000 yen ($27) for the first time in four months, data showed on Monday, after the government released an emergency stockpile of rice to tackle food ... ( read original story ...)