It is another big step in the 26-year-old Japanese's comeback, having now picked off two top 20 ranked players in the six matches since her return. ( read original story ...)
‘What clever play!’: Osaka’s baseline-volley winner stuns the crowd in Miami
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The Osaka comeback journey continues with statement win against Svitolina
Osaka broke Svitolina at love in the sixth game of the second set, but Svitolina returned the favor, breaking her for the first time to make it 4-5. Osaka showed some nerves toward the end, but given ... ( read original story ...)
Miami Open tennis 2024: Naomi Osaka beat Elina Svitolina as Iga Swiatek cruised into round three
Naomi Osaka produced arguably her best tennis since returning to the WTA Tour to beat Elina Svitolina and reach round three of the Miami Open ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match!
On an overcast day in Tokyo this week, three dozen men and women strolled through a botanical garden in groups of four, making awkward conversation as they searched for clues to a mystery-solving game ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s famous donburi resto comes to Manila
Don Don Tei, a rice bowl specialized restaurant hailing from the vibrant city of Osaka, Japan has opened its very first restaurant in Manila. ( read original story ...)
A chef opened a tiny dessert spot in Tokyo that sells shaved ice for $18 a bowl. I know it’s a massive markup, and I’d still pay for it again.
A pastry chef left a two Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo to open her own dessert shop, specializing in kakigori — Japanese shaved ice dessert. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Pledges to Boost Defence, Diplomatic Capabilities to Preserve Peace, NHK Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will work to strengthen its defence and diplomatic capabilities to maintain peace, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on Saturday, according to public broadcaster NHK, adding ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Ozeki Takakeisho pulls out of Osaka meet with chest injury
Takakeisho started the 15-day meet at Edion Arena Osaka as a demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki following his withdrawal from the January tournament, but he secured the winning record needed to stay ... ( read original story ...)
Figure skating-Japan’s Sakamoto becomes first woman in 56 years to claim three-peat
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto retained the figure skating world title with a stellar performance in Montreal on Friday and became the first woman to win three straight crowns since American Peggy Fleming in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sakamoto three-peats as women’s figure skating world champion
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is the first women’s figure skater to three-peat as world champion since American Peggy Fleming from 1966 to 1968.Sakamoto captured gold again Friday at the Bell Centre, ... ( read original story ...)
Rise of the Ronin Cat Guide Yokohama
Cats love hiding in hard-to-reach places, and the cats of Yokohama in Rise of the Ronin are no different. It doesn't take long after setting foot in Yokohama before the player encounters a cat just ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match! Metropolis hopes AI app will spur marriages
On an overcast day in Tokyo this week, three dozen men and women strolled through a botanical garden in groups of four, making awkward conversation as they searched for clues to a mystery-solving game ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to turn to more e-methane, hydrogen and wind power
Tokyo Gas , Japan's biggest city gas supplier, said on Friday it aims to achieve 50% carbon neutrality by 2040 by using new fuels such as e-methane and hydrogen as well as renewable energy including ... ( read original story ...)
Russia Warns Japan of ‘Serious Consequences’ if Patriot Missiles Made There End up in Ukraine – RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's newly appointed ambassador to Japan has warned Tokyo of serious consequences and retaliatory steps if Patriot missile systems manufactured under U.S. licence in Japan end ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer Match Between Japan and North Korea Complicated by Off-Field Rivalry and Issues
Here’s what to know about Japan and North Korea’s fierce rivalry—on and off the field—as their men’s teams compete to play in the 2026 World Cup. ( read original story ...)