Naomi Osaka made heads turn when she stepped out for her first match at the 2025 US Open on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. ( read original story ...)
What would happen to Tokyo if Mount Fuji erupted?
A partially AI-generated video released by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government shows the scenario of Mount Fuji’s eruption, with the volcanic ash expected to impact transportation and people’s health, ... ( read original story ...)
Statue of 16th-century warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi in Nagoya found with head missing
A statue of famous 16th-century Japanese feudal lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi at the entrance of a shopping street here has been found with its he・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan denies giving away city to Tanzania after misinformation sparks anti-immigration backlash
Japanese authorities are in damage control mode, after misinformation about a cultural exchange program sparked an anti-immigrant backlash. ( read original story ...)
Dangerously hot weather forecast for inland areas near Tokyo
Japanese weather officials say temperatures are expected to surge across much of the country on Wednesday, especially in inland areas north of Tokyo. They say people should take thorough precautions ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35 C or hotter, weather agency says
Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35 degrees Celsius or above, the weather office said Wednesday. This "is the first time since the survey started" in 1875 that such a run ... ( read original story ...)
FPT and Smart Holdings Launch Joint Venture to Support Digital Transformation in Japan’s Manufacturing Sector
Global IT Corporation FPT has entered a joint venture with Smart Holdings Co., Ltd. (Smart Holdings), a leading Japan-based IT solutions provider specializing in the manufacturing sector, to establish ... ( read original story ...)
Everything comes up roses for Naomi Osaka in sparkly red look for US Open win
Everything came up roses for Naomi Osaka in her U.S. Open first-round match. The two-time champion entered the court Tuesday with sparkly red roses in her ponytail above her red outfit and even a ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka powers through Minnen to reach US Open second round
Naomi Osaka turned the clock back to her championship days on Tuesday, dismantling Belgium's Greet Minnen 6-3 6-4 with ruthless efficiency to storm into the U.S. Open second round at Flushing Meadows. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s flower power lifts her into second round of US Open
The 2025 Floral Queen Naomi Osaka breezed past Belgian’s Greet Minnen 6-3, 6-4 in her opening match Tuesday night at Louis Armstrong Stadium, after the two-time Open winner debuted a sparkly red kit ... ( read original story ...)
‘Coolest ever’: Naomi Osaka’s floral red outfit at US Open leaves fans stunned
Naomi Osaka’s floral red outfit stole the spotlight as she returned to Grand Slam play at the US Open, facing Greet Minnen in the first round. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Brings a Labubu to the 2025 US Open
All eyes were on Naomi Osaka as she stepped onto the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium in a head-to-toe red look for her first match at the 2025 US Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion walked out ... ( read original story ...)
Chloé Zhao, Lee Sang-il to Receive Tokyo Film Festival’s Kurosawa Akira Award
The Tokyo International Film Festival has tapped two acclaimed directors from opposite sides of the Pacific for its Kurosawa Akira Award: Japan Academy Prize winner Lee Sang-il and Oscar-winning ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed ahead of U.S. chip giant Nvidia’s earnings
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Wednesday as utility issues rose while some tech shares fell amid a risk-off mood before U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp. reports its earnings later in the day. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi says it is considering exiting offshore wind projects in Japan
Mitsubishi Corp said on Wednesday it was considering options, including withdrawing from three offshore wind power projects in Japan's Chiba and Akita prefectures, in response to media reports a day ... ( read original story ...)
Who Are Naomi Osaka’s Parents? All About Leonard Francois and Tamaki Osaka
Naomi Osaka 's parents, Leonard Francois and Tamaki Osaka, introduced her to tennis. The couple first met in the '90s when Leonard was visiting Japan as a college student and Tamaki was finishing high ... ( read original story ...)