No. 15 maegashira Kotoshoho took the outright lead and moved within a victory of his first Emperor's Cup on Saturday though Kusano's ... ( read original story ...)
Why a ‘mini Trump’ is breaking through in Japan
The right-wing populist party Sanseito made big strides in parliamentary elections in Japan, capitalizing on concerns about the economy, immigration and overtourism. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s anti-foreigner politics on the rise as right-wing party wins votes online
"They are the party of YouTube," said Jeffrey Hall, a lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies who has authored a book on right-wing politics in Japan. ( read original story ...)
💪Óskarsson bags a brace as Real Sociedad bid farewell to Asia with a win
Today, Real Sociedad bid farewell to their Asian tour with a victory over Yokohama.✅ Victoria para terminar la gira. 𝗔𝗨𝗣𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟!!!#RSJapanTour pic.twitter.com/CwU9qZo4Em— ... ( read original story ...)
Raducanu beats Osaka but Venus Williams loses in DC
Britain's Emma Raducana is through to the quarter-finals of the Washington Open after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets but Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans and Venus Williams lose. ( read original story ...)
Maria Sakkari ‘massively respects’ Naomi Osaka: Not many Slam champs would do that
Maria Sakkari is applauding Naomi Osaka's decision to play a WTA 125 (Challenger) tournament and reveals she privately approached the four-time Grand Slam champion to tell her how much she respected her move. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sushi worker killed at restaurant, allegedly by colleague
A 32-year-old man was fatally stabbed Friday, allegedly by his colleague, at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo's busy Ikebukuro area where ... ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu clears air on if her celebration was response to Naomi Osaka shade
Some thought of Raducanu two-finger celebration in Washington as a response to Osaka's pre-match comments about their Slam success. ( read original story ...)
Expo crowds lift Osaka hotel rates 30%-40%, with further rise expected
The average daily rate for major hotels in Osaka prefecture last month was 21,201 yen ($145 at current rates), a 31% gain on the year, according to STR, a unit of U.S.-based commercial property data analytics firm CoStar Group. The jump was steeper than increases elsewhere, including 4.2% in Tokyo and the 7.2% national average. ( ...
Sumo: Ukrainian sensation Aonishiki moves closer to maiden title
Rising Ukrainian star Aonishiki continued to thrill fans at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday as he held onto a share of th ... ( read original story ...)
I Just Found the Style Formulas Tokyo’s Chicest Women Follow—and Yes, I Took Notes
Not quite sure what to wear in Tokyo when you start prepping for your flight? Check out the chicest Tokyo outfits to draw inspiration for your packing list. ( read original story ...)
Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan’s ancient capital
Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence. The revered colorful weaving style associated with “The Tale of Genji” of the 11th-century Heian era, ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Kotoshoho upsets Onosato, stays joint leader with Aonishiki
Joint overnight leader Kotoshoho stunned yokozuna Onosato at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday to remain tied for first pla ... ( read original story ...)
Fitzgerald aims for Tokyo after breaking Budd’s record
Innes Fitzgerald aims to make the 5,000m at the World Athletics Championships after breaking the Zola Budd's 40-year-old European Under-20 record. ( read original story ...)
Supachok, Poramet ready to play a role in King’s Cup
Japan-based stars Supachok Sarachat and Poramet Arjvirai have confirmed that they will be available for selection for the Thai national team for the 51st King's Cup football tournament in ... ( read original story ...)
Raducanu beats Osaka in straight sets to reach Washington quarters
Emma Raducanu beat four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-4 6-2 in their first career meeting to reach the quarter-finals of the Washington Open on Thursday. ( read original story ...)