Shanshan is expected to make landfall on Kyushu, Japan’s southwesternmost main island, Thursday morning local time, though its exact track remains unusually uncertain. Weak stee ( read original story ...)
Lonely, sexually frustrated dolphin may be attacking swimmers in Japan, researchers say
A bottlenose dolphin who has been biting swimmers in Japan since last month may be doing so out of loneliness and sexual frustration. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke Alters Retail Footprint to Align with Current Market and Regulatory Conditions
Approximately 167 locations remain open and operating in the normal course, through its various retail programs, with no changes to online business or loyalty program Tokyo Smoke to pursue exit from ... ( read original story ...)
Flights cancelled and factories closed as Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan
Japan is on high alert as powerful Typhoon Shanshan edges closer, with high waves and wind prompting flight cancellations, train suspensions, and factory shutdowns. The storm is expected to hit southern Kyushu on Thursday, with winds reaching up to 155mph (250kph) at its centre, strong enough to topple houses. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Spy Plane Violates Japanese Airspace: Tokyo
A Chinese military intelligence-gathering plane intruded into Japanese airspace for two minutes on Monday, Japan's Defense Ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan to Hit Japan With 112 mph Winds: Track the Storm
Residents urged to take shelter as the Category Four typhoon, dumping 23.6 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, is forecast to rip through Japan's south west. ( read original story ...)
US Open 2024: Does Naomi Osaka finally have the momentum she needs?
Naomi Osaka sat in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium and watched Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova battle for a spot in the US Open final. From her seat, she privately wished she could be back out on the court playing again. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka dons tutu ‘super suit’ in triumphant U.S. Open return
Twice U.S. Open winner Naomi Osaka played like a tennis superhero on Tuesday, but instead of a cape, her super suit had bows. She set the tennis world and the internet ablaze as she stepped out on Louis Armstrong Stadium donning a custom-made Nike kit designed by Yoon Ahn featuring a ruffled skirt and a ...
Paralympian Rob Shaw looks forward to more relaxed and open games after Tokyo
Wheelchair tennis athlete Rob Shaw already has one Paralympic Games under his belt, but in Paris, he’ll enjoy the whole experience, including the opening ceremony in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Japan issues rare typhoon warning for Kagoshima Prefecture
The Japan Meteorological Agency Wednesday issued a rare emergency typhoon warning for Kagoshima Prefecture, with storm surge warnings for four municipalities. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and the gravity of a superstar at the U.S. Open
The two-time U.S. Open champion may be a wildcard with a ranking of No. 88, but nothing can stop her transcendence of tennis. ( read original story ...)
Osaka vs. Muchova Prediction: US Open 2024
On Thursday, Karolina Muchova (No. 52 in the world) faces Naomi Osaka (No. 88) in the Round of 64 at the US Open. In terms of serve/return winning percentages over her last 10 tournaments, Muchova has won 70.2% of her games on serve, and 39.2% on return. ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Offering Single Women Financial Support To Relocate From Tokyo For Marriage
Japan is planning to launch a new initiative to encourage single women to move from Tokyo to rural areas to get married, aiming to address the declining female population in the countryside. The government hopes this measure will help counter the trend of ... ( read original story ...)
Experience the magic of Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan
The Sapporo Snow Festival, an annual event in Hokkaido, Japan, turns the city into a magical winter wonderland for a week in February. It features large ice sculptures, snow statues, and various ... ( read original story ...)
This Underrated Japanese Destination Is Like Switzerland’s Iconic Zermatt Without Crowds
If you're looking for a perfect destination dupe for Zermatt — an alternative to well-known travel spots — then consider Sapporo, the capital of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Apart from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is offering financial incentives for single women to move out of Tokyo
Japan is offering financial incentives for single women to move out of Tokyo - Government to also cover travel costs of single women for matchmaking events in countryside ... ( read original story ...)