Naomi Osaka stormed into the fourth round of the Omnium Banque Nationale, knocking out former Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko, 6-2, 6-4. ( read original story ...)
High-quality crystals enable new insights into structure–property relationships and multifunctionality
Researchers at Kumamoto University and Nagoya University have developed a new class of two-dimensional (2D) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using triptycene-based molecules, marking a breakthrough in ... ( read original story ...)
Peach Aviation Opens Dedicated Training Center In Osaka
SINGAPORE—LCC Peach Aviation has opened its own dedicated crew training center at its hub in Osaka, aiming to enhance training efficiency while reducing time and costs. The new facility, known as the ... ( read original story ...)
“You Want to Show What You Can Do” – Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha on Liverpool’s Victory Over Yokohama FM
Season in JapanLiverpool’s final match on their Asian tour offered more than just a satisfying win. It marked a pivotal moment for two of the ( read original story ...)
Attacker wounds Japanese national in China with rock, Tokyo embassy says
An "unknown assailant" attacked and wounded a Japanese national accompanied by a child in the Chinese city of Suzhou, Tokyo's embassy said Friday, calling on Beijing to prevent such incidents. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Shares Tumble After It Cuts Annual Guidance
Tokyo Electron said after Thursday's market close that net profit dropped 6.6% from a year earlier to Y117.80 billion, equivalent to $781.3 million, for the three months ended June 30. That missed the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man’s acquittal of 1986 schoolgirl murder finalized
The acquittal of a Japanese man who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student was finalized o ... ( read original story ...)
Inspired by Trump, an Insurgent Far-Right Party Wants to Make Japan Great Again
Japanese politics is different in many ways, but in one, it’s having what appears to be an analogous moment: “Honestly speaking, we hadn’t expected our party would gain this much support,” said Sohei ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man’s acquittal of 1986 schoolgirl murder set to finalize
The acquittal of a Japanese man who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student is set to final ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Kotoshoho wins sumo championship for first time
No. 15 maegashira Kotoshoho, 25, defeated Aonishiki with a thrust down on July 27, clinching his first championship with a 13-2 record at the Nagoya G ... ( read original story ...)
Man’s acquittal over 1986 murder of Fukui junior high school girl finalized
Prosecutors have decided not to appeal against the acquittal of Shoshi Maekawa, now 60, whose retrial was granted years after he had served time for the crime. ( read original story ...)
How & Where To Watch Liverpool Vs Yokohama FM?
The match kicks off early for US fans and is a big one for the Reds under new boss Arne Slot. Yokohama will try to salvage their rough J.League form. The game is at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans another record hike in minimum wage, Kyodo News says
A Japanese labour ministry panel plans to recommend an increase of about 6% in the national average minimum wage for this fiscal year, for the biggest such jump since at least 2002, the Kyodo news ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to resume all 11 halted domestic plants on Fri.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it will resume operations at all 11 halted plants in Japan on Friday, after they were suspended fol ... ( read original story ...)
Japan alarmed over recent FX moves, its finance minister says
Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that its authorities have been alarmed over recent foreign exchange moves, after the yen fell to four-month lows against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Miti in talks with firm over Malaysia’s Osaka Expo 2025 Pavilion design dispute, says Tengku Zafrul
The appointment and involvement of all stakeholders including consultants, contractors and service providers for the development of the Malaysia Pavilion ... ( read original story ...)