Naomi Osaka’s struggles at the start of 2026 have continued, with the Japanese star pulling out of another tournament. Last month, Osaka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after a ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival attracts many visitors on final day
The annual snow festival in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo will end on Wednesday after delighting visitors for eight days. ( read original story ...)
New champion crowned at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
A new champion was crowned at New Beginning in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Hiromu Takahashi wrestles final NJPW match at New Beginning in Osaka
The multiple time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion wrestled his final match for the company at New Beginning in Osaka on Wednesday, teaming with Taiji Ishimori to defeat United Empire members Jakob ... ( read original story ...)
Number one contender for Global title crowned at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
Andrade El Idolo defeated Gabe Kidd at New Beginning in Osaka on Wednesday to become the new number one contender. After a hard-hitting battle, Andrade managed to hit Kidd with an elbow and connected ... ( read original story ...)
Hiromu Takahashi Competes In Final NJPW Match At NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka
Hiromu Takahashi has finished up his career in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Takahashi competed in his final NJPW match at The New Beginning In Osaka, teaming with Taiji Ishimori to defeat United Empire ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea warns ‘war criminal’ Japan over Canada defense agreement
North Korea on Wednesday denounced Japan's new defense equipment agreement with Canada, accusing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government of accelerating a drive toward militarization. ( read original story ...)
Hiromu Takahashi wrestles final match at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
The multiple time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion wrestled his final match for the company at New Beginning in Osaka on Wednesday, teaming with Taiji Ishimori to defeat United Empire members Jakob ... ( read original story ...)
Ren Narita Wins NEVER Openweight Title At NJPW New Beginning In Osaka
Ren Narita captured the NEVER Openweight Title at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, defeating Aaron Wolf. Before the match, HOUSE OF TORTURE attacked Wolf. After the match began, the referee was knocked ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshimura fast-tracks divisive Osaka metropolis plan after win
OSAKA—Fresh off a triumph in a snap Feb. 8 election, Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama are moving to resurrect the controversial Osaka metropolis plan, which voters ... ( read original story ...)
Sono International inks deal to operate hotel in Nagoya after renovations
Sono International, the hospitality arm of Daemyung Sono Group, has signed a management contract Tuesday to operate Compass Hotel Nagoya in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, and will reopen it as Sono Moon ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Yokohama’s ‘quit your job’ bar, where drinks and advice are free
Owner Shota Umemoto says he was surprised by the viral response to his new bar aimed at making discussions around changing jobs more casual. ( read original story ...)
Ex-quarantine facility in Yokohama to house Starbucks
YOKOHAMA--A former quarantine site set up more than a century ago to stop the spread of infectious diseases will welcome a Starbucks Coffee Japan Ltd. cafe onto its premises. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to Supply Geolandar SUV Tires as OE for Mitsubishi Delica D:5
Yokohama Rubber supplies Geolandar SUV tires as original equipment for the new Mitsubishi Delica D:5 minivan in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Tokyo takes off
By Mike Dolan Feb 9 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Asian stocks climbed on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ... ( read original story ...)
Travel costs could scupper Tokyo Marathon dream
A fundraising father and daughter team are struggling to get to Tokyo due to the cost of flights. ( read original story ...)