Osaka gets candid on her flashy outfits after turning heads in Indian Wells. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says
A senior Japanese parliament member said on Sunday that the government instructed a national oil reserve storage site to prepare for a possible release of crude, as the Iran crisis has cut supply ... ( read original story ...)
World Baseball Classic live scores today: Ohtani and Japan face big test March 8
Keep up with the World Baseball Classic's latest scores and highlights Sunday. ( read original story ...)
A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries
A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates. But regulators and bankers warn of risks.
Winter sports Hablützel in 8th place in Sapporo
David Hablützel finishes 8th in the halfpipe in Sapporo as the best European. These are the other facts from the day. ( read original story ...)
BASEBALL/ Road warriors Yokohama win first Japan Series title in 26 years
YOKOHAMA—The Yokohama DeNA BayStars completed a remarkable playoff run by trouncing the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 11-2 on Nov. 3 to win their first Japan Series championship in 26 years. ( read original story ...)
Don’t overestimate your abilities, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi tells Tokyo in stern warning
Tensions between the East Asian neighbours have simmered since Japanese PM Takaichi's comments on Taiwan in November 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Have trombone, will travel: Passionate Chinese Taipei fans light up Tokyo Dome
When Jyun-Yue Tseng raced out onto the mound in the seventh inning of Chinese Taipei's 14-0 victory over Czechia on Saturday, over 40,000 fans lifted their phones and flipped on their flashlights, ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands of Taiwan fans turn Tokyo blue at World Baseball Classic
Taiwan are not expected to win the World Baseball Classic but their fans are making their presence felt in Tokyo, with tens of thousands decked out in the team's blue tooting horns and belting out ... ( read original story ...)
How to Watch Japan vs Australia: Live Stream World Baseball Classic, TV Channel
Shohei Ohtani and Japan face Australia during group play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Sunday at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. ( read original story ...)
From Parlays to Altcoins: Why Treating Crypto Like Sports Bets Could Be the Fastest Way to Lose — and How a Real Investing Mindset Changes the Odds
At times, making crypto predictions on platforms such as Polymarket or Kalshi can feel a lot like sports betting. Instead of rooting for your hometown team to come away with the victory, you're ...
World Baseball Classic scores Saturday: PR walks it off, USA and Japan win
Keep up on the latest World Baseball Classic action including scores and highlights. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s northern Hokkaido brewery taps into tradition to make new brews
Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of Japan, is said to be the birthplace of Japan's modern beer industry with the establishment of the government-run Kaitakushi Beer Brewery in Sapporo in 1876. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido police issue manga alerts as more foreign backcountry skiers get stranded
SAPPORO -- There have been a series of accidents in Hokkaido involving foreign tourists engaging in "backcountry skiing" -- or skiing off-piste or on ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye Takes In World Baseball Classic With Wife, Ann Michael, in Tokyo
Fresh off an appearance in Super Bowl LX, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, are enjoying the World Baseball Classic. The couple — currently on vacation in Japan — ... ( read original story ...)
14 Tokyo Disney Attractions You Can’t Experience In The US Theme Parks
You might think that all Disney parks are essentially the same, but you'd be wrong. These Tokyo Disney attractions showcase another side to the magic. ( read original story ...)