The Real Reason Naomi Osaka Gave Up Her US Citizenship

Though Naomi is a citizen of Japan, she also has a home in the US. In 2021, she bought a $7 million home in Beverly Hills, California. The house, which was previously owned by Nick Jonas, has three bedrooms and four bathrooms and is 4,100 square feet. ( read original story ...)

Women fight Tokyo election in male-dominated Japan

Polls opened Sunday to elect a new Tokyo governor with incumbent Yuriko Koike challenged by opposition figure Renho, two prominent women in Japan's male-dominated political sphere. Japan has never had ... ( read original story ...)

F-15EX, F-35s heading to Japan as part of new Air Force plan

Three dozen new F-15EXs will head to Kadena Air Base in Japan, the Pentagon announced, but it's not clear when that will be. By Nicholas Slayton Posted on Jul 6, 2024 4:46 PM EDT 3 minute read The Air Force finally has a permanent plan to replace the aging ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services suspended due to power failure

NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were suspended Saturday due to a power failure, Central Japan Railway Co. said. The operator said it is investigating the cause of the power outage. The power failure occurred between Shizuoka ... ( read original story ...)