Nagoya, Japan, will break tradition by not having a Games Village. Athletes will be housed in hotels and cruise ships instead. This decision has raised concerns among some Olympic Council of Asia members who believe it undermines the spirit of the Games. ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Ukrainian restaurants popping up in Japan as evacuees settle long-term
Similarly, restaurants that employ Ukrainian evacuees have sprung up in Tokyo, Osaka and other cities, including one in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, which opened in April. At a social function held in that city in mid-June, attendees enjoyed borscht, pirozhki and other Ukrainian dishes. ( read original story ...)
“We will always be there” – Fans react to NCT’s Doyoung breaking down during his ‘Dear Youth’ Tokyo concert amid Taeil’s ongoing case
NCT's Doyoung held his first solo concert "2024 DOYOUNG CONCERT [Dear Youth,]" in Tokyo, Japan. During the event, the K-pop idol got emotional and started crying in the middle of his performance. Fans ... ( read original story ...)
“Beg Naomi Osaka to stop being friends with that abuser” – Fans call on Japanese to drop Nick Kyrgios from agency after comments on Anna Kalinskaya
Naomi Osaka's talent management agency Evolve represents Nick Kyrgios and Anna Kalinskaya. Recently, Kyrgios has come under fire for his comments about Jannik Sinner's girlfriend Kalinskaya, prompting fans to call on Osaka to drop him from her agency. ( read original story ...)
Great Britain match Tokyo Paralympics medal haul but down on Rio
Late success for Great Britain saw Paralympics GB match their medal haul from Tokyo at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Britain will bring home a total of 124 medals (49 gold, 44 silver and 31 bronze) ... ( read original story ...)
For many leaving China, it’s Japan — not the US — that’s the bigger draw
Tens of thousands of intellectuals, investors and other Chinese have relocated to Japan in recent years, part of a larger exodus of people from China ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hirata Holds Off Inspired Smyth To Win On Asian Tour
Japan's Kensei Hirata held off an inspired Travis Smyth to win the Asian Tour's Shinhan Donghae Open by a stroke on Sunday -- his second victory in as many weeks. ( read original story ...)
10-year-old girl in Japan becomes youngest person certified to prepare poisonous pufferfish — a delicacy that can be deadly
Fifth grader Karin Tabira passed a test that means she is now certified to slice and gut the poisonous fish for consumption. ( read original story ...)
Yoga to be a demonstration sport at Asian Games 2026: Olympic Council of Asia president Randhir Singh
Randhir, who was elected unopposed as the OCA president, said yoga will need to make its impact at the Nagoya Games to be included as a medal event in the 2030 Asian Games. ( read original story ...)
New ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ Tokyo DisneySea 23rd Anniversary Merchandise Collection
To celebrate the park's 23rd anniversary, Tokyo DisneySea will have a new 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea-inspired merchandise collection soon. ( read original story ...)
How to walk the Kumano Kodo, Japan’s most sacred pilgrimage trail
It’s 20 years since Japan’s most popular pilgrimage route was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list — and its spiritual pull is as powerful as ever. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber hosts suppliers’ day in Singapore
The event was part of Yokohama Rubber’s efforts to promote the procurement of sustainable natural rubber. ( read original story ...)
Police swoop in as rogue hawk stuns shoppers near Tokyo
A concerned passerby called the police after coming across an unusual emergency on Saturday -- a bird of prey appearing daze ... ( read original story ...)
Govt.-backed visit by people of Japanese descent in Sakhalin resumes
A group of people of Japanese descent living in Russia's Far East is visiting Japan in a government program that has been resumed for the first time in five years. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Bluteon outlasts Alas Pilipinas in hard-fought battle at Invitational
Alas Pilipinas put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short against Osaka Bluteon, losing 27-29, 23-25, 12-25, in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals on Saturday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Bluteon overcomes tough challenge from Alas Pilipinas
THE Alas Pilipinas Men battled hard in a nip and tuck contest before losing steam to bow to Osaka Bluteon, 27-29, 23-25, 12-25, Saturday in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals at the Philsports Arena in ... ( read original story ...)