Japan Airlines announced free domestic flights for tourists booking round-trip international flights from the US and other select countries. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister post likely to go to Katsunobu Kato, Kyodo says
Japan's ex-chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato is likely to be tapped as finance minister when incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba forms his cabinet, Kyodo News reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba likely to keep Hayashi as chief cabinet secretary in cabinet, Asahi reports
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will likely keep Yoshimasa Hayashi as chief cabinet secretary when he forms his cabinet, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Draper into Japan quarters as Boulter also wins
British pair Jack Draper and Katie Boulter are through to the next rounds of the Japan Open and China Open respectively. ( read original story ...)
Thousands bid farewell to Tokyo zoo pandas before return to China
Thousands of thankful, sobbing fans flocked to a Tokyo zoo Saturday to bid an emotional farewell to a pair of beloved pandas before their imminent return to China. ( read original story ...)
Fifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
Japan’s ruling party will elect its new leader Friday, and the winner will become the country’s next prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
Japan’s next prime minister is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead of him. ( read original story ...)
Faulty gift info leads to flood of 42-cent ‘hometown tax’ donations to Japan town
A set of "himono" dried fish meant for those who donate 10,000 yen (about $69) to a town in central Japan's Aichi Prefecture through the "hometown tax" system was mistakenly displayed as a gift for 60 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan researchers develop device hoped to help overcome ‘mental frailty’ among elderly
A team of researchers in central Japan's Aichi Prefecture has developed a mental workout device that can measure and potentially reverse cog ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Toni responds to Twin Hector’s lawsuit against Angela White
In a recent turn of events, Tokyo Toni has entered the conversation surrounding the lawsuit filed by rapper Twin Hector against his ... ( read original story ...)
Volynets vs. Osaka Prediction: China Open 2024
No. 60-ranked Katie Volynets will meet No. 73 Naomi Osaka in the China Open Round of 32 on Saturday, September 28. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. ( read original story ...)
Volynets vs. Osaka Live Stream & TV Channel, September 28
Preview the Katie Volynets vs. Naomi Osaka match with China Open TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
The person chosen to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead of h ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for Sept. 27: Hurricane Helene, Israel-Lebanon strikes, Covid-19 tests, Gun violence, Japan election
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day . Helene made landfall Thursday in Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 4 hurricane with over 9 feet of storm surge observed along the state’s coast. ( read original story ...)
Daily Memo: Setting Expectations For The Osaka World Expo
Daily Memo: Setting Expectations For The Osaka World Expo is published in Advanced Air Mobility Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka ends long wait for comeback win against Putintseva in China
Naomi Osaka won a match after going a set down for the first time since 2022 on Friday, advancing to the third round of the China Open. ( read original story ...)