For much of the 2024 season, Naomi Osaka has felt right on the cusp of where she wants to be. After a season-long hiatus from professional tennis, during which time she gave birth to her first child (a daughter named Shai), ( read original story ...)
An exclusive look at the Shimoyama Technical Center in Nagoya, and the future of Lexus
One of the best contemporary examples of cultural diplomacy is the rise of K-pop and K-dramas. Korea has exported its culture in such a way that it has permeated the countries around it and around the ... ( read original story ...)
Amid wave of Tokyo-area home invasions, Japan ‘crime prevention adviser’ offers safety tips
A string of robberies has been occurring in the Japanese capital and surrounding environs including Saitama Prefecture. The perpetrators have・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Comfort and Traction Combine in the Yokohama GEOLANDAR X-CV
Crossovers and SUVs now dominate the automotive world with models designed for just about every lifestyle. No matter how you use your vehicle, there are tires available that specialize in helping you ... ( read original story ...)
The search for Japan’s ‘lost’ art
A museum closure has shone a light on the vast collections acquired during the bubble years — and warned companies that change is coming ... ( read original story ...)
Rookie Acosta takes pole in Japan as Marquez loses lap record, Martin crashes
Rookie Pedro Acosta took the first pole of his MotoGP career, taking the lap record from Marc Marquez, who went off track, as championship leader Jorge Martin crashed in the Japanese Grand Prix ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Leader Pushes Nuclear Weapons and Controversial ‘Asian NATO’
Only a formal regional military alliance can prevent war in the region, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said recently. ( read original story ...)
Monozukuri Drives Japan’s Success in Fashion and Recreation
This report aims to highlights how five companies are channeling monozukuri by blending craftsmanship and innovation to drive global success, particularly in Japan's lifestyle and consumer goods sector. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba Orders Economic Package as Election Looms
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba instructed his cabinet on Friday to draw up a package of economic measures in a show of support to inflation-hit voters ahead of a general election. ( read original story ...)
Football: Oda goal gives Avispa rare win
Itsuki Oda's 88th-minute goal gave defense-minded Avispa Fukuoka an unlikely 1-0 home win over Nagoya Grampus on Friday in their mi ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka NPOs tackle homelessness with fresh eyes
Two non-profit groups in west Japan are using innovative approaches to help homeless people get into work and off the streets. And as NHK World's John LaDue found, there are broader benefits to society as well. ( read original story ...)
Gov. JB Pritzker to lead trade mission to Japan
Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Japan accompanied by a number of top legislators, political allies and business people, his office said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Mental Strength Lauded Despite Challenges as She Eyes a Comeback
French Open marked a pivotal moment in tennis history, as Naomi Osaka’s shocking withdrawal due to mental health struggles put the spotlight on the often-overlooked pressures faced by elite athletes. ( read original story ...)
Norwegian Tweaks Japan Itinerary, Nixes Overnight Osaka Call
Multiple ports are adjusted on one Norwegian Spirit sailing, with the loss of an overnight call in a top Japanese destination. ( read original story ...)
Redevelopment project to make Osaka gateway to western Japan
An urban redevelopment project near Osaka's main transportation hub has reached its final stage, with expectations high that it will ( read original story ...)
Kanye West’s solo Tokyo trip sparks marriage trouble rumors
In the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, Kanye West has been turning heads – not for his music, but for who’s missing from his side. The enigmatic rapper, now going by Ye, has been spotted sans wife Bianca ... ( read original story ...)