The average price of new condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area logged a new record high of ¥79.53 million per unit in the first half of fiscal 2024, Real Estate Economic Institute said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka to miss remainder of WTA season with back injury
Naomi Osaka will miss the remainder of the WTA tour due to a back injury. The Hong Kong Open set to begin on Oct. 28 announced on its social media channels on Monday that the four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Injured Osaka withdraws from Hong Kong Open and ends 2024 season
The HKCTA is disappointed to announce that Naomi Osaka has been forced to withdraw from competing at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 due to injury, in an unfortunate end to her tennis season in 2024. However, Naomi has confirmed she will still be attending the… pic.twitter.com/twctM9BJVS ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s 2024 comeback season ends early due to back injury
The news was made official by the social media channels of next week's WTA 250 Hong Kong Tennis Open, where Osaka had been expected to play. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘really sorry’ as season ends with Hong Kong withdrawal, Emma Raducanu set to start comeback
Naomi Osaka has withdrawm from the 2024 Hong Kong Open. However, former US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to compete at the tournament. ( read original story ...)
Injured Osaka to skip Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Japan's Naomi Osaka said she will skip next month's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Spain as she recovers from injuries that have kept her out of key tournaments during the WTA's Asian swing. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka left with egg on her face after switching sports in Japan
Osaka won’t be following in their footsteps and joining the pickleball tour. The world No. 56 is preparing for 2025 after a back injury derailed her season. She retired from her China Open match ... ( read original story ...)
Say goodbye to Halloween: This famous Tokyo neighborhood keeps its neighbors in line to avoid scares on its streets
The Shibuya district in Tokyo has strict rules for its neighbors to prohibit any celebration around Halloween. ( read original story ...)
22 Best Family Activities in Tokyo Not to Miss on Your Trip
Heading to Japan? There are some unique tours and attractions you don't want to miss. These are the best family activities in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Osaka season over because of injury
Naomi Osaka's season appears to be over after she said she will not play at next month's Billie Jean King Cup finals because of injury. ( read original story ...)
WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez, Bianca Andreescu win in Tokyo
Eighth-seeded Leylah Fernandez of Canada survived a first-round challenge from Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Zombies in Japan’s train: Yes, it’s real!
A unique horror experience unfolded on Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train with passengers facing off against live-action zombies. The two-hour journey fr ( read original story ...)
Drag queen Velma Belle reveals her favourite LGBTQ+ bars in Osaka
Discover three exciting gay, lesbian and queer bars ahead of the premiere of Opulence Volume 5 in Osaka on October 27 ( read original story ...)
China urges Japan to maintain ‘mutually cooperative, non-threatening’ ties, says Wang Yi
China hopes Japan will work with it to maintain a "mutually cooperative and non-threatening" positioning between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Japan's national security ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: What to expect from Japan’s Oct 27 election
Japan's general election on Sunday will be a test for new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is seeking to solidify his position atop a scandal-plagued party. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo man arrested over alleged fatal assault of acquaintance while drinking
A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an acquaintance at his home in this city's Nishi Ward on Oct. 20 by Hokkaido Pref・・・ ... ( read original story ...)