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Japan’s long-bond yields surged to record highs on Tuesday, pushing up global borrowing costs, as investors balked at the prospect of tax cuts and a sharp increase in government spending. The 40-year ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka came through a scare against world number 65 Antonia Ruzic to avoid an early exit. The two-time Australian Open champion took the opening set 6-3 and looked in control, but Ruzic hit back, ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka credited her serve after rallying past Antonia Ruzic in a three-set Australian Open first-round match. Naomi Osaka credited her serve for carrying her through her three-set opener at the ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka’s two-year-old daughter, Shai, helped inspire her Robert Wun couture walk-on look at the 2026 Australian Open. ( read original story ...)

Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osaka stole the show with a bold fashion statement.Should he win three titles in a ... ( read original story ...)

Honda has kicked off its new partnership with Aston Martin by launching its 2026 power unit during an event in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Osaka’s walk-on outfit was widely described as a bold and memorable statement, with fans and commentators alike reacting to the Japanese star’s fearless approach to self-expression. The look, blending ... ( read original story ...)

Rennae Stubbs doesn't see Naomi Osaka beating the top players under the current circumstances and winning this year's Australian Open. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo police have arrested a 31-year-old man who allegedly distributed deepfake pornography that he created using generative AI and images of female celebrities. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday, paving the way for an early election on 8 February that she hopes will translate her strong public polling into a big majority ... ( read original story ...)

Girl group BLACKPINK performs at its "DEADLINE" world tour in Japan held Jan. 16-18, 2026, in this photo provided by YG Entertainment. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- ... ( read original story ...)

Takaichi may be trying to capitalize on her high approval ratings to shore up the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's coalition in parliament. ( read original story ...)

Japan's government 40-year government bond yields notched a record high on Tuesday amid a broader selloff in Japanese government bonds. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Nikkei 225 slid 0.7%, while the Topix declined 0.52%. South Korea's Kospi fell 0.41%, while the small-cap Kosdaq traded flat. Yields on Japan's 40-year government bond rose to 4% for the first ... ( read original story ...)

Planning a Japan road trip becomes much easier when you use Nagoya as your base, thanks to its central location and excellent road access to highlights like the historic village of Shirakawa-go, the ... ( read original story ...)

Umino & Uemura’s match against Ishii & Taichi headlined NJPW’s Road to New Beginning event at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo today. A lariat and Second Chapter finisher from Umino put Ishii away as Uemura ... ( read original story ...)