Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that his nation was moving towards “new militarism.” He accused Beijing of rapidly arming itself. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals how long Nike takes to make her French Open outfits
Naomi Osaka has been making headlines for the outfits she wears on the way to the court at the French Open. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka dazzles into French Open round of 16 for first time in storied career
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has advanced to the round of 16 for the first time in her career at Roland-Garros. ( read original story ...)
Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, accuses China of rapidly arming
By Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of "new militarism" by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up. ( read original story ...)
China’s economic growth leaves Japan in the dust
Thirty years ago in its heyday Japan’s economy was bigger than the whole of Asia combined. Today it is the size of just three Chinese coastal regions. Japan has been the economic powerhouse of Asia ... ( read original story ...)
After leaving in 2024, Japanese restaurant Suehiro gets fresh life with new Little Tokyo development
After they were kicked out of Little Tokyo in 2024, the owners of Japanese restaurant Suehiro have signed a lease to be a part of the newest mixed-use development being built in their old neighborhood ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Refutes ‘New Militarism’, Accuses China of Rapidly Arming
"Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?," he said on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Dazzles in Bronze Peplum Dress With Tulle Train on the Court After Sparking Backlash
Naomi Osaka at the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2026 in Paris, France As Naomi Osaka scored her 100th Grand Slam match with a win at 2026 French Open on Saturday, she also served up ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Rejects China’s ‘New Militarism’ Label as Hypocritical
Japan rejects China’s accusation that it’s pursuing “new militarism,” Tokyo’s defense chief said Sunday, in one of the sharpest responses yet to Beijing’s criticism. ( read original story ...)
Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open runPublished on: May 31, 2026 4:49 AM
Pakistan, May 31 -- Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, in the French Open third round on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
More Tokyo-area schools choose Nagasaki over Kyoto for trips amid overtourism, rising costs
NAGASAKI -- This southwest Japan city is seeing a surge in school trips from the Tokyo metropolitan area as schools seek to avoid overcrowded Kyoto an・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Amazing footage shows underwater volcano in Japan erupting
Amazing footage taken by Japan's Coast Guard shows an eruption near Iwo Jima after an eruption just two months prior to when this footage was captured. Creditt: Japan Coast Guard ... ( read original story ...)
Japan makes first contribution to NATO’s PURL mechanism for Ukraine
Tokyo allocated $14.658 million, or about 2.2 billion yen, from its supplementary budget for fiscal year 2025. Japan’s Foreign Ministry said the funds would be used exclusively to purchase nonlethal ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s hilarious reaction to facing Aryna Sabalenka at Roland-Garros
Naomi Osaka is seeking her first-ever French Open title, but she'll have to go through No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s hidden tunnel system you’re not supposed to see
A look at mysterious or restricted tunnel areas beneath Tokyo, focusing on underground infrastructure, urban legends, and the curiosity around places that are normally off-limits to the public. ( read original story ...)