During her time at the gated estate, Osaka made renovations such as adding a gym in the backyard after buying it from the couple in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Japan uses AI-generated eruption of Mount Fuji to prepare Tokyo for worst-case scenario
Japanese officials have released AI-generated videos simulating a potential eruption of Mount Fuji. The videos, unveiled this week for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day, show smoke and ash affecting ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka debuts Labubu ‘Billie Jean Bling’ at US Open after 1st-round win
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka sported an all-red look with roses for her first US Open match, including a Labubu accessory called "Billie Jean Bling." ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese officials apologize at grave of wrongfully detained man denied timely cancer treatment
Japanese police and prosecutors have apologized at the grave of Shizuo Aishima, a wrongfully accused man who died of cancer without proper treatment due to prolonged detention. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka brings on the bling with bedazzled Labubu and rose hair accessories at the US Open
Osaka’s longtime hairstylist Marty Harper styled her braids and ponytail while the blinged-out accessories came courtesy of A-Morir, the luxury eyewear and accessory line by designer Kerin Rose Gold. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo wants faster action on tariffs deal
Japan’s top trade negotiator has abruptly canceled a trip to Washington aimed at issuing a joint statement on a tariffs deal with the Trump administration ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Volcano Erupts, Firing Ash Plume 3 Miles Into Sky
Officials warned of large cinders falling across a near-2 mile radius from the volcano, which sits in the Kirishima mountain range on Kyushu, a large southern island of Japan. They urged people to be ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka debuts elaborate rose-themed outfit in opening US Open win, shows off ‘Billie Jean Bling’ Labubu mascot
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 ...)