A Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF) officer and his wife, a part-time worker, were arrested here Aug. 7 after allegedly leaving their prescho ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Gyorui 1Q Parent Net Y43.00M Vs Net Y40.00M
Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 PARENT 2025 2024 Revenue Y4.85 bln Y4.56 bln Operating Profit Y57.00 mln Y36.00 mln Pretax Profit Y74.00 mln Y52.00 mln Net Profit Y43.00 mln Y40.00 mln Per share ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says US Confirmed Car Levy Cuts and End to Tariff Stacking
The US confirmed it would end stacking of universal tariffs on Japan and cut car levies as promised, Tokyo’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said after a meeting on Thursday with his counterparts in Washington. ( read original story ...)
AI clip falsely shared as tsunami hitting Japan
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Russia's Far East in late July triggered tsunami warnings in Japan and around the Pacific Ocean. But aerial footage of large waves supposedly hitting a Japanese island -- which racked up more than 39 million views on Facebook and TikTok -- is AI-generated. ( read original story ...)
Teen sensation Mboko stuns Osaka to win Canadian Open
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko staged a stunning comeback on Thursday to defeat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6 6-4 6-1 claiming her maiden WTA 1000 title at the Canadian Open. ( read original story ...)
Japan index hits record high on earnings boost, other Asian markets ease
Japanese shares surged on Friday after positive earnings reports and expectations the U.S. would remove overlapping tariffs on the country's goods, while shares were down in other Asian markets after a late retreat on Wall Street during the previous session. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix tops 3,000 for first time on tariff clarity; SoftBank soars
Japan's Topix index climbed above the key psychological mark of 3,000 points for the first time on Friday, underpinned by clarity over U.S. tariffs and a streak of strong earnings reports.Automakers rallied, ( read original story ...)
A star is born: Canadian teen Mboko outlasts Osaka to win National Bank Open title
Victoria Mboko is the National Bank Open women's singles champion. The 18-year-old from Toronto defeated Naomi Osaka of Japan 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at IGA Stadium in Montreal on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan says US promised to fix tariff order to avoid double duties
The U.S. government on Thursday promised to amend a presidential executive order to remove overlapping tariffs on Japanese goods, Tokyo's trade negotiator said, after talks in Washington to fix what ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges revision of US presidential order on tariffs
Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa "strongly" urged the United States to revise the presidential order on the levies at his meetings with top U.S. officials in Washington, the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reacts to Being Victoria Mboko’s ‘Idol’ Ahead of Montreal Final
Naomi Osaka reacts to playing Victoria Mboko in the final of the National Bank Open after Mboko called Osaka her "idol" years back. ( read original story ...)
Nearly a million more deaths than births in Japan last year
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called the situation a "quiet emergency", as birth rates continue to plummet. ( read original story ...)
Victoria Mboko: Teen star sets up Naomi Osaka final at Canadian Open after stunning comeback win over Elena Rybakina
Eighteen-year-old Victoria Mboko lost the first set 6-1 before rallying to complete a stunning semi-final win over ninth seed, and former Wimbledon champion, Elena Rybakina in a third-set tie-breaker; ( read original story ...)
Dopamine assists female flies eager to mate by enhancing their sensitivity to sounds
Many animals, including humans, can flexibly modulate their responsiveness to sounds according to different situations. This ability allows them to optimize the use of their limited brain resources by ... ( read original story ...)
Cleaner, cooler and cheaper: Upgraded catalyst system achieves low-temperature oxidation
What if chemical manufacturers could cut their energy costs while eliminating toxic heavy metals from their processes? Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a catalyst system that does ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Balances Baby And Backhands In Raw New Doc ‘The Second Set’
The Second Set chronicles the renowned athlete’s raw return to professional tennis after the birth of her child in July of 2023. ( read original story ...)