Ireland achieved its highest Women's Rugby World Cup score after putting down Japan 42-14 in Northampton on Sunday. The Irish scored six converted tries to pass their previous World Cup high of 40-5 against Kazakhstan in 2014. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s youth invest in vintage apparel as second-hand market heats up
Vintage T-shirts and other second-hand goods are commanding high prices in Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Everything to Know About Naomi Osaka’s 2-Year-Old Daughter Shai
Naomi Osaka and her ex-boyfriend Cordae welcomed their daughter Shai in July 2023. Here's everything to know about Naomi Osaka's daughter. ( read original story ...)
Japan bullet train makes emergency stop near Tokyo, services halted for 3 hours
The Tohoku Shinkansen Line has recently been plagued by decoupling, power failures, an oil leak and other issues. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Football: Elias hits hat-trick as Kyoto thrash FC Tokyo 4-0, go back on top
Rafael Elias bagged his second hat-trick of the season to propel Kyoto Sanga back to the top of the J-League first-division standings Sunday with a 4-0 demolition of FC Tokyo. The resounding victory at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium moved manager Cho Kwi Jae's team up to 51 points from 27 games, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rally calls for peace and freedom in Ukraine
A rally calling for peace and freedom for Ukraine was held in Tokyo on Sunday, three-and-a-half years after Russia began its invasion of the country. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after allegedly releasing pepper spray, injuring 18 in Tokyo
A man was arrested Saturday (Aug 23) for allegedly unleashing a substance believed to be pepper spray in Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district, injuring 18 people, police said, Kyodo News reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba, South Korea’s Lee agree closer cooperation before Lee meets Trump
By Tim Kelly and Joyce Lee TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed on Saturday to closer security and economic ties ahead of Lee's ... ( read original story ...)
At historic summit between Japan and South Korea, Trump’s presence looms large
With US foreign policy in flux, Japan and South Korea are finding common ground on trade, defense, and demographic challenges. ( read original story ...)
‘Hands off our history’: Activists in Little Tokyo speak to affirm WWII history
Some organizations, including the National Parks Conservation Association and Los Angeles Conservancy, a Trump directive is an attempt to censor Japanese American history and other Civil Rights ( read original story ...)
Imperial couple have tea with African leaders at Tokyo palace
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a tea reception for African leaders and their spouses at the Imperial Palace on Aug. 22. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Lee in Japan to shore up ties before meeting Trump
TOKYO (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Japan on Saturday for a summit expected to reaffirm security cooperation between the two East Asian neighbours before Lee meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. ( read original story ...)
From Singapore to Sapporo, Asia’s ‘coolcation’ spots reshape global tourism amid climate change
Cities like Sapporo and Singapore are using innovative urban designs, from snow-powered air conditioning to ‘Supertrees’ to attract visitors. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Calls Venus Williams ‘Inspiring’ Ahead of Historic Return at 2025 US Open
Williams received a wild card to compete in New York. She returned to action in July at the DC Open, beating Peyton Stearns in the first round before losing to fifth-seeded Magdalena Fręch. She also ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka details ‘extremely bad’ postpartum depression after daughter’s birth: ‘Shell of myself’
Naomi Osaka opened up about postpartum depression she struggled with after the birth of her daughter, Shai. Osaka gave birth in 2023 to Shai, whose father is Osaka’s ex-boyfriend and rap star Cordae. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Details ‘Extremely Bad’ Postpartum Depression: ‘I Felt Like a Shell of Myself’
Tennis star Naomi Osaka recalls the postpartum depression she felt after the birth of daughter Shai in a new clip from her Tubi documentary, "The Second Set." ... ( read original story ...)