Memorial services were held in Tokyo and across neighboring Saitama Prefecture on Sept. 1 to mark 101 years since the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and ... ( read original story ...)
Hello Kitty Stock Soars 93% as Tokyo Heat Sends Tourists Indoors
Heat waves and heavy rain wreck the pleasure of outdoor amusement parks. Most Read from BloombergHow Air Conditioning Took Over the American OfficeA Guide to Urban Swimming in Europe, Beyond the ... ( read original story ...)
Tyla Goes On the Cutest Karaoke Date in Japan in ‘Breathe Me’ Music Video: Watch
Guess we know what Tyla‘s go-to karaoke song is, according to her new "Breathe Me" music video that dropped Tuesday (Sept. 3). Picking up where her "Truth or Dare" music video left off seven months ... ( read original story ...)
The Number of Women Playing Wheelchair Rugby at the Paralympics Has Doubled Since Tokyo
In total, eight women played across all of the wheelchair rugby teams in Paris, which doubled the number at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021, according to Paralympic.org. This year, Adam became the first woman to play for Team USA. Australia has an ... ( read original story ...)
White & Case launches disputes practice in Tokyo
Shinsuke Yakura has left Orrick to launch White & Case’s dispute resolution practice in Tokyo – while experienced arbitrator Yoshihiro Takatori has joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu. ( read original story ...)
What’s Next for Naoya Inoue? Bob Arum Teases Big U.S. Fight After Tokyo Victory
On September 3, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) retained his undisputed super bantamweight crown against TJ Doheny (26-5, 20 KOs) by a seventh-round TKO. The fight ... ( read original story ...)
Almost 40,000 ‘lonely deaths’ reported in Japan in 1st half of 2024
Nearly 40,000 elderly individuals in Japan were found dead alone in their homes during the first half of 2024, the country's National Police Agency reported on Aug. 28. The data showed that in roughly ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka leads tennis-inspired Nike collection designed by Yoon Ahn
Tennis star Naomi Osaka leads the latest Nike Women by Yoon Ahn campaign, showcasing a stylish kit designed by the renowned fashion creator. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Muchova sends former champion Osaka packing in US Open second round
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) -Czech Karolina Muchova delivered a flawless display of serve-and-volley tennis to knock twice champion Naomi Osaka out of the U.S. Open with a 6-3 7-6(5) second-round victory on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo man arrested for possession of 33 handguns; says he bought them for fun
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Control Law for illegally possessing 33 handguns and imitation handguns at his home. Police said the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire returns as the Official Tire Supplier of Nitrocross
Santa Ana, CA – Yokohama Tire returns as the Official Tire Supplier of Nitrocross. Yokohama will be the exclusive spec tire for all classes competing in the series, including the premier Group E class where new, purpose-built ADVAN A054® race tires will debut on the FC1-X, the world’s fastest electric race car. ( read original ...
V-Tuber Ayakaki Appointed as Official Ambassador for Tokyo Lights 2024
Ayakaki and Nijisanji join Tokyo Lights 2024 as official ambassadors! This year marks the 4th year of the "TOKYO LIGHTS 2024" which will be held from Saturday, September 14th to Monday, September 16th ... ( read original story ...)
China Defends Warship Maneuver Through Japan’s Territorial Waters
"The Tokara Strait can be sured for international navigation, and by sailing through the strait, the Chinese vessel was exercising its right of transit passage, which is fully lawful and legitimate," ... ( read original story ...)
Inoue vs Doheny LIVE: Latest fight updates and results as undisputed champion defends titles in Tokyo
Latest fight updates and results as undisputed champion defends titles in Tokyo - Follow live as Naoya Inoue defends the undisputed super-bantamweight belts against TJ Doheny ... ( read original story ...)
Japan clothing brand holds 1st runway show to start off Fashion Week Tokyo
Fashion Week Tokyo, one of the biggest events of its kind in Japan, began at the Shibuya Hikarie commercial complex in the capital's Shibuya ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed amid caution over US economic data
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday as cautious moves to lock in gains by investors awaiting U.S. economic data offset rallying financia ... ( read original story ...)