Japanese boxer Kosei Tanaka aims to win by knockout when he faces Mexico's Christian Bacasegua in Tokyo on Feb. 24 for the vacant Wo ... ( read original story ...)
New events arena in Nagoya gets 10-year naming rights deal under AEG and IG Group agreement
UK-based electronic trading IG Group, the Aichi International Arena Company, Ltd., and Los Angeles-based live entertainment company AEG have concluded a 10-year naming rights partnership for the new ... ( read original story ...)
HGTV Star Travels 7,000 Miles to See Taylor Swift in Tokyo: ‘Worth Every Damn Penny’
Taylor Swift's final concert in Tokyo, before she jetted home for the Super Bowl, was "worth every penny" according to the HGTV designer. ( read original story ...)
Japan maglev train project being derailed by Shizuoka stalemate
The start date of the new high-speed maglev train that will run from Tokyo to Nagoya has become increasingly uncertain, as long-running environmental disputes with the Shizuoka prefectural government ... ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto propels Yokohama B-Corsairs past Chiba in OT
Kai Sotto played an inspired ballgame as he posted a double-double to help the Yokohama B-Corsairs gut out a 90-85 overtime win against Chiba on Sunday in the 2023-2024 Japan B. League. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama submits commitment letter to SBTi
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that on January 30 it submitted a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the first step in gaining validation of science-based ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka optimistic despite string of defeats following return
Naomi Osaka may have lost three straight matches following her successful return from maternity break, but the former world number one said ahead of the Qatar Open that the only way was up from here. ( read original story ...)
“A Libra will emerge victorious,” Naomi Osaka predicts as she discusses her upcoming match against birthday twin Caroline Garcia in Doha.
Naomi Osaka’s return to the tennis court is not going as expected by fans. However, she understands that it will take time to regain her top form after a year-long break. To get back in shape, she is ... ( read original story ...)
Media: Japan to pledge $106 million for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Japan will pledge $106 million to support Ukraine’s reconstruction effort, including demining and rebuilding infrastructure, Kyodo News reported, citing its unnamed sources, on Feb. 11. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival crowds recover to pre-pandemic level in 2024
The Sapporo Snow Festival drew 2.39 million visitors through Sunday, with an organizer saying attendance has recovered to pre-pandemic levels after the removal of coronavirus measures. It is the first ... ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto pumps career-best 26 points in Yokohama win
Kai Sotto pumped a career-best 26 points to steer Yokohama B-Corsairs to a 90-85 overtime win over the Chiba Jets in the Japan B.League at the Funabashi Arena on Sunday, February 11. ( read original story ...)
Watch: Taylor Swift arrives at Super Bowl LVIII, completing Tokyo-Las Vegas trip
Taylor Swift completed her 6,000-mile trip from a concert stage in Tokyo to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Sunday, arriving at Allegiant Stadium alongside Ice Spice and Blake Lively hours before ... ( read original story ...)
Japan allocates US$106 million to aid for Ukraine
Japan will allocate 15.8 billion yen (approximately US$106 million) to help Ukraine address the aftermath of the Russian invasion in seven key areas. Source: Kyodo News Details: Japan will allocate ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift reached LAX in her journey from Tokyo to the Super Bowl, online sleuths say
From Tokyo to Las Vegas, Taylor Swift is expected to be on a time-zone-spanning journey to see her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, play in the Super Bowl. ( read original story ...)
Super Bowl 2024: Taylor Swift is in Las Vegas to cheer on Chiefs, after flying from Tokyo to Los Angeles
For anyone worried about Taylor Swift making it to Super Bowl LVIII, fret no longer. The 14-time Grammy winner landed at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday afternoon, per CBS News and has ... ( read original story ...)
‘My life flashed before my eyes’: Taylor Swift nearly falls off Folklore cabin in Tokyo
“I almost fell off the Folklore cabin,” Swift said to the audience at night three of her Eras Tour stop in Tokyo. After singing “The 1,” Swift gets up to walk off of the Folklore cabin and almost ... ( read original story ...)