Japan's Naomi Osaka said she will skip next month's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Spain as she recovers from injuries that have kept her out of key tournaments during the WTA's Asian swing. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka left with egg on her face after switching sports in Japan
Osaka won’t be following in their footsteps and joining the pickleball tour. The world No. 56 is preparing for 2025 after a back injury derailed her season. She retired from her China Open match ... ( read original story ...)
Say goodbye to Halloween: This famous Tokyo neighborhood keeps its neighbors in line to avoid scares on its streets
The Shibuya district in Tokyo has strict rules for its neighbors to prohibit any celebration around Halloween. ( read original story ...)
22 Best Family Activities in Tokyo Not to Miss on Your Trip
Heading to Japan? There are some unique tours and attractions you don't want to miss. These are the best family activities in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Osaka season over because of injury
Naomi Osaka's season appears to be over after she said she will not play at next month's Billie Jean King Cup finals because of injury. ( read original story ...)
WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez, Bianca Andreescu win in Tokyo
Eighth-seeded Leylah Fernandez of Canada survived a first-round challenge from Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Zombies in Japan’s train: Yes, it’s real!
A unique horror experience unfolded on Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train with passengers facing off against live-action zombies. The two-hour journey fr ( read original story ...)
Drag queen Velma Belle reveals her favourite LGBTQ+ bars in Osaka
Discover three exciting gay, lesbian and queer bars ahead of the premiere of Opulence Volume 5 in Osaka on October 27 ( read original story ...)
China urges Japan to maintain ‘mutually cooperative, non-threatening’ ties, says Wang Yi
China hopes Japan will work with it to maintain a "mutually cooperative and non-threatening" positioning between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Japan's national security ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: What to expect from Japan’s Oct 27 election
Japan's general election on Sunday will be a test for new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is seeking to solidify his position atop a scandal-plagued party. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo man arrested over alleged fatal assault of acquaintance while drinking
A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an acquaintance at his home in this city's Nishi Ward on Oct. 20 by Hokkaido Pref・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking tradition: YEBISU accelerating expansion of creative range to catalyse new appeal for beer
Sapporo-owned YEBISU has been actively adding new beer flavours to its “creative range” over the past year, in a bid to stimulate new appeal for the alcoholic beverage. ( read original story ...)
Injured Naomi Osaka Pulls Out Of BJK Cup Finals To End Her 2024 Season
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will skip next month’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals as she recovers from injuries to her lower back and abdominal muscles. Osaka last played at the China Open in Beijing on October 1 when she retired injured midway through ... ( read original story ...)
17 Vietnamese women arrested over illegal girls bars in Tokyo
The Metropolitan Police Department has received a total of 23 complaints since 2020 about the five bars where the women were arrested. ( read original story ...)
Béla Tarr to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival
The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has unveiled Hungarian auteur Béla Tarr as the recipient of its lifetime achievement award for the upcoming 37th edition of the festival. Tarr, known for ... ( read original story ...)
Police arrest 22-year-old man over fatal Yokohama burglary
Mazuki Takarada, a self-declared sole proprietor from Chiba Prefecture, was arrested on Saturday over the death of a 75-year-old man in his Yokohama home last week. ( read original story ...)