TOKYO (AP) — An undersea volcano erupted off Japan three weeks ago, providing a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last very long. The unnamed undersea volcano, located about 1 kilometer (half a mile) off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, which Japan calls Ioto, ...
Japan’s Cosmo braces for ‘poison pill’ anti-activist vote
Japan's Cosmo Energy Holdings could struggle to win shareholder backing for a revised "poison pill" strategy, its chief executive said on Friday, as the company seeks to defend itself from activist investors pursuing a hostile takeover. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka to make tour return at Brisbane International
Former world number one Naomi Osaka will return to the WTA tour after a break of 15 months at the Brisbane International warm up for the Australian Open in January, organisers said on Friday. The four ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka returning to tennis six months after giving birth
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will return to tennis six months after giving birth when she plays at the Brisbane International in January. ( read original story ...)
Slam legend sounds off on Wim Fisette abruptly ditching Qinwen Zheng for Naomi Osaka
Former six-time Grand Slam champion in doubles Rennae Stubbs is not impressed at all with how coach Wim Fisette ditched Qinwen Zheng for Naomi Osaka. Zheng, one of the most talented and promising players on the WTA Tour, announced Fisette as her coach prior to the start of the grass season. ( read original story ...
Naomi Osaka Says She Is ‘Really Excited’ About Return to Tennis Next Month in Australia
The tennis star will compete at the Brisbane International, a WTA 500 event that begins on Dec. 31. This marks the four-time majors champion's return to tennis after welcoming her daughter in July. ( read original story ...)
Mexico ponders withdrawal from 2025 World Expo in Osaka
The latest development comes as the building of pavilions by overseas participants has been slower than anticipated amid rising construction costs. ( read original story ...)
Breakout: Japan’s gold mine
The country’s stock market delivered negative returns for decades. Now low corporate debt, a cheap currency and a power shift towards shareholders, backed by the state, is changing the dynamic. Edward Chancellor tells Peter Thal Larsen the recent strong run could last for years. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Introduces All-Weather Tire for CUVs and SUVs
The Geolandar CV 4S is initially available in 32 sizes ranging from 17 to 20 in., with more sizes arriving in early 2024. ( read original story ...)
Koi emerges as new source of souring relations between Japan and China
Here's what you need to know about the fish and their role in the dispute: ( read original story ...)
Weather tracker: Fatal floods in Somalia and record heat in Tokyo
Dozens of people dead in east Africa as El Niño and Indian Ocean dipole cause increased rainfall during monsoon season ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea to set up joint hydrogen, ammonia supply network – Nikkei
Japan and South Korea will establish a joint supply network for carbon-neutral fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $13 billion for chip industry support in extra budget
Japan's government will allocate roughly 2 trillion yen ($13 billion) to support efforts to boost its chip industry, marking the latest move by the Asian nation to reclaim its past glory in the critical sector. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya education board apologizes over poor phone response to parent of bullied student
An employee with the Nagoya Municipal Board of Education said that it would be "better not to answer" a phone call from the parent of a stud・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka To Return To Tennis At Brisbane International
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 28: Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates after defeating Alison Riske of ... [+] United States during the Women’s Singles match on Day 8 of the 2022 Miami Open presented by Itaú at Hard Rock Stadium on March 28, 2022 in Miami ... ( read original story ...)
Mexico mulls withdrawing from 2025 World Expo in Osaka
Mexico conveyed to Japan that it is considering withdrawing from the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, a source familiar with the matte ( read original story ...)