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Naomi Osaka is hopeful that her stint with new coach Patrick Mouratoglou will develop into a long-term partnership, the four-times Grand Slam champion said on Wednesday after easing into the second round of the China Open. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan will ease restrictions on imports of Japanese food products including seafood from areas around the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, Tokyo's ministry of agriculture, forestry and fisheries said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

Now, the four-time Grand Slam champion is set to meet No. 21 seed Yulia Putintseva, who had a first-round bye. Against the Kazakh, the former world No. 1 has two wins and three losses but it should be ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka said earlier this month she was splitting with coach Wim Fissette and there has been speculation she had hired Serena Williams' former coach. ( read original story ...)

Japan's securities watchdog has recommended imposing a 21.8 million yen ($151,715) penalty on Nomura Holding's brokerage unit for alleged manipulation in the government bond futures market, it said on ... ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo International Film Festival's full lineup gives plenty of space to Chinese titles of various origins, animation and Marcello Mastroianni. ( read original story ...)

Japan's prestigious University of Tokyo will hike undergraduate tuition by 20% for students enrolling in April 2025 and onward, the school an ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's securities watchdog is expected to recommend imposing tens of millions of yen in penalties on Nomura Holding's brokerage unit for alleged manipulation in the government bond futures market, ... ( read original story ...)

Engagement rings and proposals aren't just for women. That's what Zeinab Harake wanted to prove as she gifted her fiancé, Bobby Ray Parks Jr., another engagement ring almost two months after they ... ( read original story ...)

ANA Holdings Inc. said Wednesday it will not offer a commercial flying taxi service at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, viewed as ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo residential property prices are likely to hold up after the Bank of Japan’s interest-rate increases, though some areas may see declines, industry experts say. ( read original story ...)

Cricket's future at the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Nagoya, Japan, is in doubt, as logistical challenges could force the ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Game Show kicks off tomorrow, September 26th, and runs until the 29th. One of the world's largest gaming exhibitions, the event is held in the massive Makuhari Messe convention centre in Chiba, located just outside of Tokyo. We'll be keeping a close eye on the event and will, of course, bring word of any ...

Japanese rice is a key staple in many of its iconic dishes, but the country is facing its biggest shortfall in years. ( read original story ...)

TAYO Fashion Week 2024 focuses on the rich heritage and contemporary craftsmanship of Filipino designers in the vibrant and competitive fashion scene of Osaka, Japan. The week-long pop-up was held at ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Wednesday as buying following overnight advances on Wall Street was offset by investors locking in gains after a four-day rally. In the first 15 minutes of ... ( read original story ...)