The PGA Tour is in Japan this week for the Baycurrent Classic, previously called the Zozo Championship. Xander Schauffele and Hideki Matsuyama are two of the standout names set to tee off at this year ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka rallies to beat Canada’s Leylah Fernandez at Wuhan Open
Naomi Osaka dropped the first set before rallying to beat Leylah Fernandez 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the WTA's 1,000-level Wuhan Open. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka equals 2019 record after thrilling comeback victory at Wuhan Open
Naomi Osaka came from behind to beat Canada’s Leylah Fernandez at the Wuhan Open on Tuesday, winning in three sets. It was another strong showing from Osaka, who has a challenging path through the ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Naomi Glowsaka: Osaka reveals final custom Labubu doll
Naomi Osaka unveiled the final member of the custom Labubu doll collection that went viral at the US Open with Naomi Glowsaka -- wearing a version of her iconic lime-green 2024 US Open outfit. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka finally reveals last custom US Open Labubu doll
Naomi Osaka's Labubu crew is finally complete! The four-time Grand Slam champion debuted the sixth and final member of her viral US Open Labubu collection on social media over the weekend, and it did ... ( read original story ...)
MUFG to acquire Tokyo’s National Stadium naming rights from 2026
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is in the final stages of acquiring from next year the naming rights for the National Stadium in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyu Railways: Safety program error may have caused train collision near Tokyo
Tokyu Railways, the operator of the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line that saw two of its trains collide on Sunday near Tokyo, says it has found an error in a program that activates a safety system for ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to host International blood transfusion congress in 2028
The 2028 International Congress of the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT 2028) will be held in Yokohama, Japan, 4-8 June, 2028. Organised collaboratively by ISBT and The Japan Society ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka rallies to beat Leylah Fernandez at Wuhan Open
Naomi Osaka has advanced to the second round of the Wuhan Open after defeating Leylah Fernandez 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday. Fernandez upset Osaka at the 2021 U.S. Open in their only previous ... ( read original story ...)
Wuhan: Four years later, Naomi Osaka gets revenge vs Leylah Fernandez
Prior to the Wuhan clash, Osaka and Fernandez's lone clash came at the 2021 US Open, when the Canadian upset the Japanese 5-7 7-6 (2) 6-4. Four years later, the 27-year-old got her revenge. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals ‘missed’ custom US Open Labubu doll on social media
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, has completed her viral US Open Labubu collection by revealing the sixth and final member on social media this weekend. The tennis star's collection of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2025: Century Games Booth Welcomes Visitor with Cheerleader Companion, Showcasing “Whiteout Survival” & “King Shot”
Story by Toyabe Kohei Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS2025), held from September 25th to 28th, 2025, delivered its usual blend of exciting new game announcements, hands-on experiences, and diverse stage events. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks hit new record as Asian markets extend global rally
Japanese stocks hit another record on Tuesday (Oct 7), building on the previous day's surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also pushed ( read original story ...)
Osaka couple arrested for attempting to import rice illegally
The suspects are alleged to have tried to import some 45 tons of rice from Vietnam, claiming it as mung beans. ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Osaka cyclist with hearing problem worries about new earphone ban
A 44-year-old man in Osaka Prefecture is worried about a new law in Japan that will ban using earphones while riding a bicycle. The law will ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Pacifist Japan Starts Investing in Defense Startups
Yamaguchi’s startup, AirKamuy, can afford such mishaps because it makes cheap, mass-produced drones—out of cardboard, of all things. If all goes well, Japan’s Ministry of Defense will buy these ... ( read original story ...)