At Mouratoglou's urging, Osaka dropped down a level of competition to win a WTA 125 in Saint-Malo, France during the clay-court season and won it—her first trophy since giving birth—and posted an ... ( read original story ...)
BVB women lose test match to Osaka 1-3
Both teams had a fast-paced start to the game. Annika Enderle launched the first attack in the seventh minute. Shortly after, a free kick and a corner created some danger in the opponents’ box. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG buys $681 million Osaka tower, plans to tokenize it
MUFG, through its trust banking unit, just dropped over ¥100 billion ($681 million) on a high-rise building in Osaka City. ( read original story ...)
Graham: In Next Few Weeks, Israel Is Going To “Take Gaza Down, Like We Did In Tokyo And Berlin
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Israel is about to change strategy with regard to Hamas, essentially giving up on returning the remaining hostages and simply destroying the rest of Gaza. "You're going to see ... ( read original story ...)
Kotoshoho wins first sumo title
Rank-and-file wrestler Kotoshoho won his first-ever title on Sunday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with 13 wins and two losses. ( read original story ...)
Green Apartments, Carbon-Neutral Hotels: How Tokyo Is Becoming Sustainable
Japan’s largest city has big green ambitions and its tourism industry is pitching in to make Tokyo more sustainable. Here’s what they’re doing — and how it could affect your next trip. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Kotoshoho beats Aonishiki to claim maiden Emperor’s Cup
Dark horse Kotoshoho overpowered fellow championship contender Aonishiki to win the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 13-2 record ... ( read original story ...)
This Is One of Japan’s Best Beach Towns—and It’s Only an Hour From Tokyo
Kōtoku-in, selected by Travel + Leisure as one of Japan’s most stunning temples, is one of the biggest tourist draws in town, thanks to its 36-foot-tall bronze statue of Amitābha Buddha from the 13th ... ( read original story ...)
China Strong-Armed Japan Over Rare Earths. It’s a Lesson for the U.S.
The U.S. found out this year that China could use its chokehold on rare-earth minerals as a coercive tool. For Japan, it was déjà vu: It had been the victim 15 years earlier. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba Signals Intent to Stay On Despite Calls to Quit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba signaled he intends to stay in office despite a growing number of calls within the ruling party for him to step down after an election setback last week. ( read original story ...)
NJPW G1 Climax 35 live results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Ryohei Oiwa
NJPW G1 Climax 35 continues today in Nagoya with a show featuring five A Block matches. In the main event, company president Hiroshi Tanahashi faces the up and coming Ryohei Oiwa in a matchup of two ... ( read original story ...)
Where Are Makita’s Power Tools Made, And Who Owns The Company Today?
Makita is one of the most recognizable brands in tools today thanks to a global presence, but where exactly are its many factories located? ( read original story ...)
25-yr-old singles need approx. $2K per month to live ‘normally’ in Tokyo’s Setagaya: study
A single 25-year-old needs a minimum of just under 300,000 yen (about $2,030) to live a modest but ordinary life in the capital's Setagaya Wa・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Will Restaurants Survive COVID-19?
MUNCHIES asked chefs from around the US what their restaurants would need to survive the coronavirus pandemic. In their own words, chefs describe their frustrations with the recently passed CARES Act ... ( read original story ...)
This is the first time in three years that Fujinami returned to the stadium, bringing spectators to …
"I've never seen anything like this before." This is what an official of the Yokohama BayStars said in an interview with Japanese media about the second-tier game against the Chiba Lotte Marines on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Investors Brace for BOJ, Earnings After Trump-Fueled Rally
Investors, finally having some good news, seemed to largely ignore thorny questions about the details of the trade deal, let alone the tenuous position of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba following a ... ( read original story ...)