The Japanese tennis player needed one hour and 22 minutes to complete the victory and reach the quarter-finals in Toronto. ( read original story ...)
Novak Djokovic reaches quarters with record 106th Wimbledon win
Novak Djokovic won his 106th career singles match at Wimbledon on Sunday, breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most by any man in tournament history and vaulting him into the quarterfinals. ( read original story ...)
Tropical storm hits Tokyo area, leaving thousands without power before moving west
Tropical storm Chan-hom moved westward Wednesday after making landfall in the greater Tokyo region the night before, knocking down trees and leaving thousands of homes without power. Five people ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Wants You In An EV So Badly A $30,150 Toyota Can Cost Just $13,820
Tokyo’s metropolitan government wants more residents behind the wheel of electric cars, and it’s rolling out fresh purchase subsidies worth as much as 1.3 million yen ($8,160) per vehicle to make it ... ( read original story ...)
Strong wind and heavy rain forecast as tropical storm approaches Japan
The season’s 15th storm is expected to make landfall in Ibaraki and Fukushima prefectures as it heads toward the Sea of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tropical Storm Chan-hom may make landfall in Japan’s Kanto region
Tropical Storm Chan-hom is now approaching Japan and could hit the Kanto region, including Tokyo, on Tuesday evening. ( read original story ...)
North Korea condemns Japan’s white paper, calling it ‘re-invasion paper’
SEOUL, Aug 11 (Reuters) - In a commentary carried by KCNA titled "Japan's defense white paper is a reinvasion-minded one for the legalization of the operation of war machine," a North Korean analyst ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Future Emperor Gives His First Official Speech at Age 19
Prince Hisahito is the nephew of the current emperor. ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Gauff race into Canadian Open quarters as Rybakina survives scare
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress. ( read original story ...)
‘Tiananmen code’ in Tokyo and AI’s effect on brain: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between August 1 and 9. The first story was ... ( read original story ...)
Where is beloved mascot Myaku-Myaku now after Osaka Expo?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about Myaku-Myaku, the beloved official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, includi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Tokyo’s soaring cremation fees underscore need for action as Japan ages
As aging of Japan's population advances, the number of people dying will continue to increase for the next decade or so. We need to think about how pe･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney, Universal Studios Japan and more amusement parks are raising prices
Over the past year, the cost of living and travelling in Japan has been steadily creeping up, from higher taxi fares to increased visa fees for foreign nationals. Now, amusement parks across Japan are ... ( read original story ...)
“I’ve never considered myself famous”: How Naomi Osaka kept her feet on the ground while becoming one of tennis’ biggest global stars
Even as a prominent athlete, Naomi Osaka doesn’t see herself as famous. Early in her career, achieving remarkable milestones led her to think she'd reached the high point. However, personal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan posts first current account deficit in nearly 1-1/2 years
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japan recorded a current account deficit in June for the first time in 17 months, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as robust investment in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s executives call for FX stability as weak yen intensify import-cost pressure
By Kentaro Okasaka and Maki Shiraki TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japanese executives are increasingly warning that currency swings and a persistently weak yen pose risks to the economy, highlighting ... ( read original story ...)