Naomi Osaka has established herself as one of the best players in the game with her dominance at the hardcourt Slams. Osaka's performances on clay and grass, however, have left a lot to be desired. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Lift State of Emergency Despite Rise in Cases
Japan is lifting a state of emergency next week despite a rise in Covid-19 cases and a slow rollout of vaccinations. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Thursday that the state of emergency in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire unveils redesigned websites for commercial and consumer tires
According to the company, the sites were rebuilt to improve the customer experience and simplify the process of finding the right information and tire for the appropriate use. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Launches Redesigned Websites
Yokohama Tire ’s websites for commercial and consumer audiences now have a new look and feel. Yokohama says the sites – and – were rebuilt to improve the customer experience. For Yokohama’s full ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics official quits after ‘Olympig’ comment about Japanese celeb Naomi Wanatabe
Creative director Hiroshi Sashaki's resignation comes just a month after the president of the organizing committee was forced to resign after making sexist comments. ( read original story ...)
Another Evangelion Themed Train Line Debuts In Japan As Part Of Movie Promotion
Nagoya introduces Ayanami Line in conjunction to the release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time with merch and big displays. ( read original story ...)
Japan to lift Tokyo area emergency on Sunday but warns against complacency
Japan will lift the coronavirus state of emergency in the Tokyo area on Sunday, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said, while the capital's governor warned citizens not to let down their guard. Suga said ... ( read original story ...)
Plaintiffs rejoice after court deems same-sex marriage ban in Japan ‘unconstitutional’
Plaintiffs expressed joy over a March 17 ruling by the Sapporo District Court that deemed the Japanese government's current system of not allowing sam ... ( read original story ...)
Super Nintendo World opens in Osaka, Japan
Children and adults alike waited in line for their turn to experience the world's first Super Nintendo World and its life-sized Mushroom Kingdom, which opened Thursday at Universal Studios Japan in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Official Resigns After Calling Plus-Size Celebrity ‘Olympig’
The departure came just a month after the president of the Tokyo organizing committee stepped down over a sexist remark. ( read original story ...)
Japan to end virus emergency in Tokyo despite rebound fears
Japan on Thursday will approve ending a monthslong state of emergency in Tokyo set up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, despite concerns of a resurgence ahead of the spring ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: yet another scandal over sexist comments
TOKYO (AP) — In yet another setback for the postponed Tokyo Olympics — and another involving comments about women — games’ creative director Hiroshi Sasaki resigned on Thursday after making demeaning ... ( read original story ...)
Long-awaited ‘Super Mario’ theme park opens in Japan
After months of pandemic delays, Nintendo's first ever theme park, featuring a "Mario Kart" ride in a real-life Bowser's Castle, opened in Japan on Thursday to delighted fans. The attraction, whose ... ( read original story ...)
Super Mario attraction opens at USJ in Osaka after postponements
Osaka – Universal Studios Japan (USJ) on Thursday opened its ¥60 billion ($550 million) Super Mario-themed attraction in a major leap beyond the virtual world by games maker Nintendo Co. The addition ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court finds same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
Japan's constitution defines marriage as one between "both sexes". But a Sapporo court ruled that this denied the couples constitutionally-guaranteed equality, in what is seen as a symbolic victory ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is ‘Unconstitutional’ – But There’s a Long Way to Go for LGBTQ Equality
The Sapporo District Court found that Japan’s failure to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The court, however, dismissed a request from the three couples who brought the case to ... ( read original story ...)