While her tennis shone in her first-round US Open victory on Tuesday, it was Naomi Osaka’s outfit – and Labubu accoutrement – which really sparkled in New York. ( read original story ...)
How Tokyo is using AI video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption
Tokyo authorities say they released the AI-generated video to raise awareness and help people prepare for disaster - but how likely is Mt Fuji to actually erupt? ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia and Taiwan suspend some US parcel shipments as tariff exemption ends
Japan, Australia and Taiwan have joined a growing list of places suspending some parcel shipments to the United States following the implementation of new rules under President Donald Trump’s ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals her special accessory at the US Open
Naomi Osaka is known for her stylish outfits, and her all-red opening look at the U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam of the tennis season, was complete with one of the season's hottest accessories: a Labubu. ( read original story ...)
How old is Jupiter? Meteorite ‘raindrops’ help scientists pin down gas giant’s age
Scientists have solved how molten "raindrops" in meteorites, called chondrules, were formed — and the discovery reveals key details about Jupiter's origin. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Secures Her First 2025 US Open Win in an “Extra” Custom Nike Look
A new tint releases almost every time Osaka takes center court. Sunflower Yellow hit shelves in January 2025, when she competed at the Australian Open. In May 2025, the Pink Foam version dropped after the French Open. And now, the hard court crimson version is available for $170. ( read original story ...)
Osaka advances into US Open second round in striking red outfit
Japan's Naomi Osaka made a striking fashion statement at the US Open on Tuesday, entering the court during the night session with sparkling red roses in her ponytail and large red headphones. "I just thought it would be really fun to do in New York under the lights, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s $495 Bedazzled Labubu Steals the Show at the U.S. Open With Over 1,000 Crystals
After 163 previous tries, English golfer Tommy Fleetwood finally secured his first PGA title, winning the Tour Championship at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, August 24. But as the 34-year-old athlete was presented the FedEx Cup — and the $10 million prize that comes with it — his much-older wife, Clare, 57, wasn’t ...
Japan releases AI-generated Mount Fuji eruption video to encourage Tokyo residents to be prepared
An AI-generated video released by Japan’s government warns Tokyo’s 20 million residents what to expect if Mount Fuji, the breathtakingly beautiful volcano that looms over their city, ever erupts. ( read original story ...)
Ireland name squad for World Championships in Tokyo
Ireland have named a provisional squad of 25 athletes for next month's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Among those included in the travelling squad are Sarah Healy (1500m), Kate O'Connor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35°C or more
TOKYO: Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35°C or above, the weather office said Wednesday, after the country sweltered through its hottest ever June and July. Heatwaves ... ( read original story ...)
Live from Springfield in Tokyo: Designer Justin Haynes makes history — fashion show to stream live
Haynes, vice chairman of the Tokyo Fashion Council, will close out Tokyo Fashion Week on Sept. 5 with a live-streamed runway show from the Hope Center for the Arts. It marks the first time a Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Alliance Agriflex 372 called world’s largest ag tire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Yokohama-ATG has unveiled the Alliance IF1400/45R32 CFO Agriflex 372, that it claims is the largest agricultural tire in the world by inflation volume. The Agriflex 372 boasts a 207 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Africa hometowns’ trigger xenophobic backlash in Japan
Media coverage in the four countries, and Japanese-language references to the articles, have been blamed for triggering an ugly backlash on social media in Japan, along with a wave of angry calls and ... ( read original story ...)
Tire makers close plants while new production begins
First, the Japanese tire maker announced it was closing its off-the-road (OTR) tire factory in Hadera, Israel, by the end of 2024. The 70-year-old Alliance Tire Co. Ltd. plant made 42,000 metric tons ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wears Crystal-Embellished US Open Outfit Featuring a Bedazzled Labubu Named ‘Billie Jean Bling’
Naomi Osaka played her opening US Open match in an elaborate crystal-embellished ensemble that included a matching bedazzled Labubu. ( read original story ...)