Speaking on Sunday, the president of Tokyo Verdy, Hideyuki Hanyu, said he had been told MLS was no longer an option for Totti. "I'm currently hearing from the agent that there are only two options now for Totti, either to stay at Roma or play at Verdy. ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear boss sorry for ‘better if North Korea hits Tokyo’ remark
A top Japanese official has admitted it was "inappropriate" to say he would prefer North Korea to attack Tokyo rather than a nuclear power plant. Shunichi Tanaka, the boss of Japan's nuclear energy regulator, claimed it would be better for Pyongyang to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hit with deadly floods and landslides; 18 dead
according to Japanese state-run NHK news agency. Fifteen people died in Fukuoka and three in Oita Prefecture. An evacuation order remains in effect for nearly 105,000 people. Aerial television footage shows how rivers overflowing with water ripped through ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Dentsu advertising agency charged over employee suicide
But Kyodo news agency quoted Ms Takahashi's mother as saying she was "unconvinced" about the lack of charges for her daughter's superiors. The high-profile case has led to renewed calls for changes to Japan's notoriously long working hours and illegal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan flood deaths rise to 15 with 14 missing
The death toll from heavy rain and flooding in southern Japan this week has risen to 15, officials said Saturday, as rescue workers reached isolated villages where at least 14 others are missing and feared dead. Heavy rain warnings are still in place for ... ( read original story ...)
Venus wins the generation game against exciting Osaka
LONDON Naomi Osaka wasn't even born when Venus Williams made her debut at the All England Club, but it was the 37-year-old who triumphed on Friday to book her place in the last 16 at Wimbledon. It was by no means easy though for five-times Wimbledon winner ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama COO Focuses on ROI, UHP Tires, ATG and More
Question: Yokohama’s launched several new tires in all categories, including the highly anticipated Geolandar M/T G003 mud-terrain tire. Which segment presents the best opportunities for YTC? Barna: It’s good news across the board and we like all our ... ( read original story ...)
Floods in Japan kill 6 as rescue efforts hampered by mud
TOKYO - Rescue workers have found four more bodies in southern Japan, bringing the death toll from heavy rain to six with about 20 more missing. Troops and rescuers gained access Friday to some of the villages that were cut off by torrential rain and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka prepared ‘whole life’ for Venus clash
"I hope that my experience will help me to play that game that we play better." That Venus had spoken about her in her news conference was dizzying enough for Osaka. "I'm kind of honored, because I don't think I would have started playing if Venus and ... ( read original story ...)
Flooding forces 400,000 out of their homes in Japan, kills 1 man
Heavy rain after a recent typhoon left a 93-year-old man dead and flooded many houses in southwestern Japan, forcing thousands of people to flee, authorities said Wednesday. Police said the man's body was found washed up. They believe he was swept away in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor to push for smoking ban before 2020 Olympics – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike will push for a law banning smoking in public places, to make the Japanese capital smoke-free ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, media said, defying national politicians who failed to pass a similar law this ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan focusing on safety after N. Korean launch
The statement was distributed by North Korea's KCNA news service. The reported trajectory was similar to that announced earlier by U.S., South Korean and Japanese officials, though the U.S. judged it to be an intermediate-range missile. Either way ... ( read original story ...)
Former Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd joins Japenese outfit Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
Former Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd has joined Japenese side Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. The forward opted for a move abroad in 2014 when he joined Thai outfit Muangthong United before securing a switch to Japenese club Jubilo Iwata a year later. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Anime Project Asks Locals for Character, Mechanical Designs
Chukyo TV's Nagoya Anime Project streaming program opened applications for the "Nagoeight Challenge" for its related "Nagoya Anime Project the8th Secret Service" project on June 25. Former or current residents of the central Tōkai region of Japan can send ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer-Japanese championship results and standings
July 2 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Japanese championship matches on Sunday Sunday, July 2 Ventforet Kofu 0 Sagan Tosu 0 Saturday, July 1 Albirex Niigata 0 Jubilo Iwata 2 Consadole Sapporo 1 Shimizu S-Pulse 0 Kawasaki Frontale 5 Vissel Kobe ... ( read original story ...)
Is Japan’s Babe Ruth headed to the Majors?
Sapporo is not a bad place to be a gaijin ... But more than that, I want him to succeed. Back in the U.S., news of Ohtani's imminent arrival was a hot topic at spring training – though, weary of tipping their hand, execs we approached would only talk ... ( read original story ...)