Naomi Osaka has filed a motion to dismiss a $2million lawsuit against her from a disgruntled former coach, branding the claims “repugnant”. The world number one has not found life off the court easy ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo : Announcing the “YEBISU Guided Tour” at the Museum of Yebisu Beer
New Tours to Start in English & Korean for Overseas Visitors~ We will begin providing an "YEBISU Guided Tour" to be conducted in English and Korean for overseas visitors at the Museum of Yebisu Beer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Catholic Church to begin investigating sex abuse cases
TOKYO - The Catholic Church in Japan is preparing to investigate allegations of sexual abuse against minors by its priests, including accusations from 20 years ago, officials said Thursday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese F-35 pilot called for mission to be aborted shortly before crash
“We have not recovered anything that would point to a cause,” a Japanese air force official told the Reuters news agency. Ships and aircraft continue to search for the missing aviato ( read original story ...)
Wife of Nissan ex-exec Ghosn being questioned in Tokyo court
TOKYO -- Prosecutors questioned the wife of Nissan's former ... he was confident that Thursday's proceedings would support his client's defence, Kyodo News agency reported. Carlos Ghosn was arrested ... ( read original story ...)
Daunting salvage task awaits Japanese F-35 investigators baffled by crash
TOKYO (Reuters) - Two days after one of Japan’s F-35 stealth fighters plunged into the Pacific and no closer to finding out why it happened, investigators face a daunting task to recover what ... ( read original story ...)
First transgender assemblywoman pushes diversity in Hokkaido
SAPPORO--Ayako Fuchigami, wearing a pink jacket in front of a campaign vehicle with a sign in the same color, gave a simple message to the crowd that had gathered near an intersection here. “We just ... ( read original story ...)
Japan names new Olympics minister after gaffes
More than 50,000 people have not returned to their home towns following the disaster, and Japan has dubbed the 2020 Games the "Reconstruction Olympics" in a bid to showcase recovery in affected ... ( read original story ...)
Consadole, FC Tokyo earn Levain Cup victories
SAPPORO - Japan striker Musashi Suzuki bagged a hat trick as Consadole Sapporo thrashed visiting Shonan Bellmare 4-1 in the Levain Cup on Wednesday night. The recent Samurai Blue debutant completed ... ( read original story ...)
Calling all female rowers: Paralympic hopeful needs partner for Tokyo 2020
Jeremy Hall is the most powerful male singles para-rower on the planet, but that might not be enough to get him to the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo. Hall competes under the PR2 classification ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic minister resigns
Japan's Olympic minister resigned Wednesday after making remarks deemed offensive to the people affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, a gaffe that had questioned his credentials. Yoshitaka ... ( read original story ...)
I’ve been running marathons for 6 months. Now I’m the best Canadian ever.
Nagoya was the backup plan, picked for timing and location ... When my agent called to share the news that I didn’t get into Tokyo, I was somewhat relieved. We put in applications for some later ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama expands its Advan UHP tire line with Advan Fleva V701
Yokohama Tire announced it has expanded its iconic ultra high-performance Advan line with the Advan Fleva V701. Now available in the U.S., the V- and W-rated Fleva comes in 67 sizes with 15- to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor and empress celebrate 60 years of marriage
TOKYO - Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary just three weeks before he abdicates his throne. The couple met at a 1957 tennis tournament ... ( read original story ...)
Nike Gets Naomi Osaka, Adidas Moves on With Beyoncé
The news came as a bit of a surprise as many thought Osaka was courting a new corporate beau. While Nike nabbed Osaka, the jilted Adidas had some blockbuster news of its own — which it chose to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan grounds F-35 fighter jets after 1 disappears over Pacific
Japanese news agency Kyodo quoted Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Tuesday as saying the country's military was grounding its 12 other F-35As while the disappearance was investigated. Japan, a close ... ( read original story ...)