Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to warn against excessively volatile currency moves, language Japan sees as a green light to ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Nago brace sinks Sapporo, moves Kashima level at top of J1
Shintaro Nago hit a brace as Kashima Antlers eased to a 3-0 win at Consadole Sapporo on Saturday to move level on points at the top ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka hopes dedication to clay pays off at Roland Garros
Naomi Osaka said she was encouraged by her progress on clay in the run up to the French Open, as the four-time Grand Slam winner eyes an elusive trophy on tennis' slowest surface since returning from ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hopes to transfer mum skills onto court
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka says she is "learning a lot of lessons" from being a mum and hopes these skills can lead to French Open success. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s “asymmetrical” Nike shoes feature contrasting Japanese-inspired colorways
Both shoes include details done in a sashiko -inspired style, referencing the Japanese style of hand stitching, with said flowers and dragons etched out in metallic gold. The result is a pair of shoes ... ( read original story ...)
French Open order of play: Day 1 schedule including Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka
Andy Murray faces Stan Wawrinka on the opening day of the French Open at Roland Garro as Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz highlight the first afternoon of action. Murray, a former finalist on the Paris ... ( read original story ...)
From Serena to Sharapova, Naomi Osaka revisits some of tennis’ most iconic on-court looks
In a new series from her production company Hana Kuma called "Serving Looks," Osaka gives her thoughts on famous 'fits. ( read original story ...)
Capsule toys exclusive to Tokyo sumo summer tournament proving a hit
Exclusive Summer Grand Sumo Tournament capsule toys, miniature trinkets in plastic capsules available from vending machines, are prov ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike plans to seek third term
Koike, who was reelected in 2020 as an independent, could make an announcement as early as Wednesday, sources close to the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Veteran bathhouse painter completes ‘finest’ Mt. Fuji works live in Osaka
Paintings of Mount Fuji decorating a public bathhouse in this city's Higashisumiyoshi Ward were recently redone for the first time in seven y・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gov. Koike plans to run for third term: source
Gov. Yuriko Koike plans to run for a third term in the Tokyo gubernatorial election in July when her second four-year tenure expires, ... ( read original story ...)
Two men arrested for attempted murder after bar fight Osaka last week
Police in Osaka have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after they stabbed two other men during a bar fight in Minami, Osaka, on May 18. A third suspect is also being sought by police. ( read original story ...)
TikTok users worry over bill for woman’s Tokyo sushi restaurant visit
A TikTok user who visited a highly rated sushi restaurant in Tokyo that does not display prices on its menu caused concerns among viewers after she did not update viewers on the cost of the meal. Key ... ( read original story ...)
Sweet Snapshots: Justin Bieber Gently Holds Wife Hailey’s Exposed Baby Bump in Tokyo
Pop sensation Justin Bieber was recently captured adoringly holding his wife Hailey Bieber’s exposed baby bump while the couple enjoyed a shopping trip in Tokyo, Japan. The heartwarming photographs, ... ( read original story ...)
Gold cup worth over 10 million Yen stolen from Tokyo
A golden teacup valued at over $65,000 is stolen from an unlocked display case in a Tokyo department store. The incident highlights security concerns and echoes a similar audacious theft of a gold toi ... ( read original story ...)
Al Ain’s Crespo Vows ‘Hell’ For Yokohama In ACL Final
Al Ain coach Hernan Crespo warned Harry Kewell's Yokohama F-Marinos to expect "hell" as the hosts bid to come from behind in the Asian Champions League final second leg on Saturday. ( read original story ...)