"Though I feel bitter, Abe is not my true enemy. He is only one of the Unification Church's most influential sympathizers," murder suspect Yamagami wrote in his letter. ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to expand size of circular economy to $583 billion by 2030
Japan aims to boost the size of its domestic circular economy, which focusses on reducing carbon emissions through reuse of products ... ( read original story ...)
Keikyu train hits truck at crossing in Yokohama; 1 dead, 30 hurt
More than 30 people were injured and one apparently died after a train collided with a truck and derailed at a railroad crossing in Yokohama's Kanagawa Ward on Sept. 5. The eight-car limited ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor Garcetti traveling to Jakarta, Tokyo with focus on climate, clean energy
Mayor Eric Garcetti's office announced he will be traveling to Indonesia and Japan through next week. Garcetti left for Jakarta on Friday to attend the Urban20 Mayors Summit where he will speak at ... ( read original story ...)
Shady activity still rampant online 15 yrs after Nagoya underground website murder case
As Aug. 24 marks 15 years since a woman in central Japan was murdered by a group of men who met through an underground mobile phone site and ... ( read original story ...)
US Open Preview: Naomi Osaka vs. Danielle Collins Betting Odds and Match Preview
Naomi Osaka (No. 44 ranking) will meet Danielle Collins (No. 19) in the Round of 128 of the US Open on Monday, August 29.Osaka is the favorite (-180) in this match against the underdog Collins ... ( read original story ...)
Nick Kyrgios Says He Was “Really Struggling” With Mental Health Before He Met Naomi Osaka
Nick Kyrgios opened up about his mental health journey, crediting Naomi Osaka for inspiring him. Read more about their experience. ( read original story ...)
Japan: ‘Virtual Market 2022 Summer’ organised in Osaka
This is a virtual reality space in Japan Osaka city The town is famous for its architectural wonders like Tsutenkaku Tower and Shinsaibashi which are regular ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s sister admits tennis star ‘saved’ her life in touching tribute
Naomi Osaka’s sister, Mari, has thanked her for saving her life “in ways she doesn’t even know.” Mari is the older sister of the four-time Grand Slam champion and is a former professional tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka headlines as Pan Pacific Open returns after Covid
Home favourite Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo next month, organisers said on Friday, as the tournament returns for the first time since the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Swiatek: How Emma Raducanu’s US Open draw could shape up [view]
Emma Raducanu will begin her US Open title defence against world number 44 Alize Cornet. The veteran French star has won six WTA titles across her career and reached the Australian Open quarter-finals ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher amid caution ahead of Powell speech
Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday as a tech-led rally overnight on Wall Street lifted their Japanese peers but gains were capped ahe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA signs new LNG deal with Russia’s Sakhalin-2
Japan's JERA has signed a deal with thenew operator of the Sakhalin-2 energy project in Russia to maintain long-term deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG), a spokesperson for the country's biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Naomi Osaka headlines as Pan Pacific Open returns after Covid
Home favourite Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo next month, organisers said on Friday, as the tournament returns for the first time since the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 18,423 more coronavirus infections on Aug. 26
Japan's capital reported 18,423 COVID-19 cases on Aug. 26 after marking 23,129 the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced. ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $1.8 million on Abe’s funeral despite opposition
Japan will spend $1.83 million on a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe, the government said on Friday, despite growing opposition from a public angered by revelations of the ruling party ... ( read original story ...)