Sapporo – Substitute Kai Shibato netted the winner in injury time as Urawa Reds came from behind to clinch a thriller against Consadole Sapporo 4-3 on Sunday in the J. League first division. Urawa, ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Shibato nets winner as Urawa down Sapporo in 7-goal thriller
Substitute Kai Shibato netted the winner in injury time as Urawa Reds came from behind to clinch a thriller against Consadole Sappo ... ( read original story ...)
US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka beats Victoria Azarenka to win the championship
Japan's Naomi Osaka has won her second US Open title. The former world number one fought back from a set down to claim victory against Belarussian Victoria Azarenka in the competition's final. She won ... ( read original story ...)
Continuity and Reforms: Key Policies of Japan PM Hopeful Suga
PHOTO: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership candidate and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga attends a debate for the LDP leadership election in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe Vowed Japan Would Help Women ‘Shine.’ They’re Still Waiting.
Female workers remain largely shut out of management jobs, and many take part-time work because of overwhelming family responsibilities, despite policies that Mr. Abe said would elevate their standing ... ( read original story ...)
The big picture: a giraffe in Tokyo
This arresting image reflects photographer Shin Noguchi’s impulse to capture cultures thrown together ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s young musicians rally to save dying art of shamisen music
The makers of this ancient instrument were near to closure. But could it get a new lease of life? ( read original story ...)
FACTBOX-Continuity and reforms: Key policies of Japan PM hopeful Suga
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga looks set to become prime minister this week, after garnering the backing of most of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) factions to win a party ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn’s key deputy goes on trial in Japan
Japan’s most anticipated white collar criminal trial of the 21st century will begin in Tokyo on Tuesday, but with the glaring absence of its central figure: Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan chairman ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka let her masks do the talking. In the end, she wanted to know what we heard.
Osaka turned around a question about her seven masks that feature the names of victims of violence and police brutality. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: In a hard-fought match featuring two gutsy champions, Naomi Osaka showed more heart
Naomi Osaka spoke out. She led with her heart. She wore it on her face for the seventh time in 12 days Saturday, the masks her private power source. ( read original story ...)
How Naomi Osaka became the improbable, indispensable voice of our moment
By leveraging her platform to bring attention to victims of racial violence during her US Open title run, the 22-year-old delivered a message as powerful as her game ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe visits Tokyo hospital again – local media
Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a Tokyo hospital on Saturday, his first visit since announcing his decision to resign due to poor health, local media reported. The visit was related ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga says no limit to bonds government can issue
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, who is set to become next prime minister, said on Sunday there was no limit to the bonds the government can issue to support an economy hit by the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga, likely next PM, says ready to top up payouts to ease COVID-19 pain
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, widely expected to become prime minister next week, said on Saturday he will consider topping up payouts to households and companies to cushion the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka rallies for three-set win over Victoria Azarenka and her second US Open title
Naomi Osaka was behind 1-6, 0-2 but roared back to beat former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, who was competing in her first Grand Slam final since 2013. ( read original story ...)