Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka always says, "it's OK to talk about" mental health. Since her Roland Garros 2021 withdrawal, Osaka has become a spokesperson for athletes' mental health. She further ... ( read original story ...)
Second U.S. service member in months charged with rape in Japan’s Okinawa: “We are outraged”
Japan's government protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Trump will encourage Japan, South Korea ties, allies tell foreign officials
Donald Trump's allies are assuring officials in Japan and South Korea that the Republican presidential candidate will support a Biden-era effort to deepen three-way ties aimed at countering China and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump will encourage Japan, South Korea ties, allies tell foreign officials
By Trevor Hunnicutt, John Geddie, Hyonhee Shin and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) -Donald Trump's allies are assuring officials in Japan and South Korea that the Republican presidential candidate will support a Biden-era effort to deepen three-way ties aimed at countering China and North Korea, ( read original story ...)
Why It Feels Like Everyone in the World Is Heading to Japan Right Now
Japan welcomed more than 3 million visitors for a third straight month in May, with the majority coming from South Korea, China and Taiwan. More than a million Americans made the long-haul trip from the US in the first five months of the year — a 50% jump on the same period in 2019. ( read ...
Preview: Cerezo Osaka vs. Nagoya Grampus – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's J1 League clash between Cerezo Osaka and Nagoya Grampus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Looking to close the gap on their rivals as they pursue an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa
Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving U.S. troops on Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2024: Gauff-Osaka, Sinner-Shelton among potential must-watch tennis matchups
Potential paths for meetings between Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton were revealed through Friday's draw for Wimbledon 2024. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Wimbledon Betting Odds and Preview
Naomi Osaka starts play in the round of 128 of Wimbledon versus Diane Parry, after being eliminated in the round of 32 in her most recent tournament (Bett1open). At AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and ... ( read original story ...)
After Tokyo setback and knee surgery, Nyjah Huston is growing up as he skates toward Paris Olympics
Nyjah Huston is partying less and stretching more these days. He's also being more careful about his skating as he prepares for the opportunity to overcome his Olympic disappointment three years ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan Anger at Okinawa Sex Assault Cases Involving U.S. Military
Japan has lodged a formal protest with the United States Embassy in Tokyo over two recently disclosed sexual assault cases involving American service members on Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical now probing 80 deaths over possible link to benikoji red yeast supplement
Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical says its looking at possible links between 80 deaths and its benikoji red yeast supplements. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic teams have a plan to stop voyeuristic creeps
Japan's Olympic athletes will wear new uniforms that block infrared cameras, preventing voyeurs from taking and distributing suggestive photos. ( read original story ...)
Kerosene Delivery Service in Snowy Sapporo
Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘Good’ Billionaire Bought Anchor Brewing. What Happens to Its Union?
Union members want to get back to work at the storied San Francisco brewery, but they have yet to hear from the brewery’s new owner ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tyres coming factory-equipped on new Honda FREED
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is supplying BluEarth-FE AE30 tyres as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor Co. Ltd. for use on the company’s new FREED compact minivan, which will be launched in Japan ... ( read original story ...)