KIEFER Ravena made sure that he will end the Japan B.League season strong, returning in action for the Yokohama B-Corsairs for the final weekend of action. ( read original story ...)
Patrick Kisnorbo Takes the Helm at Yokohama F Marinos
Australian coach Patrick Kisnorbo has been appointed head coach of Yokohama F Marinos after Steve Holland's dismissal. Tasked with improving Marinos' poor season start, Kisnorbo aims to replicate the ... ( read original story ...)
Resentful Japan man admits driving SUV into schoolchildren in Osaka
The 28-year-old suspect, who recently quit his job, told police he had deliberately targeted the children as they walked home from school. ( read original story ...)
Jung Woong-in’s three daughters grew up looking like Neujin’s Harin..Surprise capture in Japan (my life)
Actor Jung Woong-in's three daughters are going on a trip to Sapporo, Japan.At the end of ENA 'My Child's Private Life', which aired on the 4th, a trailer starring Jung Woong-in and three daughters Se ... ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Dog loose on highway near Tokyo safely caught by drivers, police
On April 29, a dog ran free on a highway near Tokyo. Many drivers and police worked together to catch it safely. It happened during Japan's Golden Wee ... ( read original story ...)
Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clay
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open and on her seemingly worst surface. ( read original story ...)
Japan says no plan to threaten Treasuries sale in US trade talks
Japan has no plans to threaten to sell its $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasuries in trade talks with Washington, its finance minister said on Sunday, clarifying earlier remarks that the bond ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins first WTA title since maternity break
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka won her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open after beating Slovenia's Kaja Juvan 6-1 7-5 in the final of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo - a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prepared to use its role as America’s largest creditor as leverage in Trump trade talks
No country holds more provable Treasury debt than Japan with roughly $1.1 trillion, equivalent to a quarter of its entire economy. ( read original story ...)
Suspect who hit Osaka children with SUV said he disliked people living without hardship
The Osaka Prefectural Police Department is investigating how and why the 28-year-old suspect, Yuki Yazawa, committed the assault. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Hit by Backlash From Tennis Fans After a Petty Social Media Post
Osaka has not issued a statement or apology in response to the backlash. It remains unclear whether the post was meant to be sarcastic ... ( read original story ...)
Castles, cuisine and culture – essential things to do in Nagoya, Japan
From ancient castles to delectable cuisine, explore the welcoming Japanese city of Nagoya with our comprehensive list of top things to do. ( read original story ...)
‘Myaku-Myaku’ cosplayer delights Osaka Expo visitors, amid calls to observe rules
Myaku, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, was a recent star attraction at the Expo venue, with many ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sea Man’ Park Ji-hyun cheers on stage in Osaka…It’s for global fans.
Trot singer Park Ji-hyun, dubbed the 'live fish voice', caught the attention of global fans through the SBS 'The Trot Show IN JAPAN' stage in Osaka, Japan. In the recent SBS 'The Trot Show IN JAPAN', ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo lodges strong protest against China after helicopter breaches airspace, ships enter territorial waters
Tokyo has lodged a protest against Beijing after a Chinese helicopter “violated” Japan’s airspace and four vessles entered its territorial waters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace around disputed East China Sea islands
Japan and China are accusing each other of violating the airspace around the Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands that Beijing also claims. Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying ... ( read original story ...)