The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will introduce a 3 percent per-night tax on guest stays at hotels and private lodgings from April next year. ( read original story ...)
Fake police scams in Tokyo down nearly 40% in January through May
The number of such cases decreased to 548, while the total financial damage from such scams shrank 38.3% to ¥6.17 billion. ( read original story ...)
Japan backs Micron AI memory push in Hiroshima
Japan is backing Micron's $9.3 billion Hiroshima expansion as it seeks to become an AI memory hub and challenge South Korea's lead in HBM. ( read original story ...)
Japan immigration agency fee hike plan raises concerns over burden on asylum applicants
Draft guidelines published by Japan's Immigration Services Agency on higher residence fees would tighten the conditions for reduced fees for ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Sekiwake Wakatakakage withdraws from Nagoya tournament
Sekiwake Wakatakakage will sit out the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena after injuring his left thigh in practice, h ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing raises stakes in economic clash with Tokyo
By IntelliNews Beijing expanded its economic pressure campaign against Tokyo in late June, imposing immediate outbound trade limits on 40 Japanese enterprises and state-run scientific bodies. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US
By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) - Japan issued a fresh warning to currency markets on Friday as Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo was in regular contact with ... ( read original story ...)
New coach and mum’s cooking help Osaka bring back the fun
How a change in coach, playing with freedom and enjoying her mum's cooking helped inspire Naomi Osaka to a stunning win over Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
LONDON (AP) — In a matchup of two of the hardest hitters on tour, Naomi Osaka outslugged top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say
By Jonathan Saul and Parisa Hafezi LONDON/DUBAI, July 3 (Reuters) - Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies under a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing it to resume oil sales, though prospective ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya division that appoints principals got cash from groups
NAGOYA—A Nagoya government division that chooses principals and other top officials for city-run elementary and junior high schools has received money and gifts from dozens of organizations that ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka sends Aryna Sabalenka out of Wimbledon with stunning serve performance
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — Naomi Osaka ’s transformation into a titan of grass-court tennis took its biggest leap forward Sunday, as she knocked Aryna Sabalenka out of Wimbledon in straight sets. ( read original story ...)
Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals
Naomi Osaka upset world number one Aryna Sabalenka with an inspired performance to reach the last eight of Wimbledon. ( read original story ...)
Tennis – Osaka topples Sabalenka to blow Wimbledon draw wide open
By Martyn Herman LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out in the fourth round of Wimbledon by an inspired Naomi Osaka on Sunday with the Japanese player blazing to a ... ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2026 live updates: Day 7 latest as Osaka upsets Sabalenka, Sinner on court after Djokovic historic win
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships continue at the All England Club with fourth-round action in singles. There are plenty of big names on court today, including both No. 1 seeds, Jannik Sinner and Aryna ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Stuns No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Top 3 Women Now Out Of Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka scored her biggest win since her return from maternity leave by knocking off world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Sunday. Osaka, the four-ti ... ( read original story ...)