An Indian woman in Tokyo shared her ₹2.9 lakh monthly family expenses, sparking debate on living costs compared to Indian metro cities. | Trending ... ( read original story ...)
TENNIS/ Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion
PARIS--Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 by Grand Slam organisers for skipping a news conference following her first-round win at the French Open on Sunday, and was also warned of possible expulsion from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo mayor signals willingness for nuclear waste site survey on Minamitori
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The mayor of a Tokyo village expressed a willingness to allow the government to conduct a survey on the suitability of Minamitori Island, which is located at the easternmost edge of ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Deer captured in Osaka nicknamed ‘Shikayan’
Nose Onsen, an accommodation facility in the town of Nose, Osaka Prefecture, has taken in a deer that was captured in late March within the city of Os・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
QuickCheck: Was Kelat the elephant mistreated in an Osaka zoo?
KELAT is one of three Asian elephants – the others being Dara and Amoi – relocated from the Taiping Zoo and Night Safari to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan, in March. Social media users were upset when ... ( read original story ...)
USWNT vs. Japan score: USA soccer kick off friendly series with narrow victory
The USWNT are coming off a 2026 SheBelieves Cup win, reclaiming the title after victories over Argentina, Canada, and Colombia. It'll be a new test against Japan, a side that possesses technicality ... ( read original story ...)
WATCH Video: Japan volcano erupts — Sakurajima eruption sends massive ash plume 3,400m into sky
The eruption from the Minamidake crater sent ash plumes soaring up to 3,400 meters into the sky, blanketing large parts of Kagoshima Prefecture in volcanic ash. ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘closely monitoring’ U.S. plans to blockade Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump again assailed Tokyo and other U.S. allies for not helping secure the strait, saying that the lack of aid 'amazes' him. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed as U.S.-Iran talks fail, Pakistani efforts continue
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Monday, weighed down by the failure of the United States and Iran to reach a peace agreement, while investo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Rises to 1997 High on Iran Tensions
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1997, as tensions in the Middle East escalated after President Donald Trump said the US will begin a full naval blockade of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to welcome 30 Nato envoys as Trump rattles US allies
The Nato envoys will reportedly hold talks on China’s expanding regional influence, Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and the implications of a more volatile global security ord ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus
Japan’s industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to Showcase Aircraft Lavatory Products at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026
Yokohama Aerospace America will participate in Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 at Hamburg Messe in Hamburg, Germany. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Toni Under Investigation After Shocking Blac Chyna Livestream!
Tokyo Toni says federal agents visited her home after comments she made about her daughter, Blac Chyna, during a recent livestream sparked concern online. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Toni’s Shocking Statement That Brought the FBI to Her Door
A viral video captures the moment federal agents confront Tokyo Toni over alarming comments about Blac Chyna, adding another layer to their ongoing family drama. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s lower electricity use defies higher rates vs. Seoul
After arriving in Tokyo, I received my first electricity bill. Before coming here, I had heard that Japan’s electricity rates were twice as high as South Korea’s, which made me slightly anxious. ( read original story ...)