Tag: Yokohama

A man threw several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo Saturday, Japanese media reported. There were no reports of injuries. ( read original story ...)

Glinting in the sun by the world's biggest nuclear plant, the Sea of Japan is calm now. In addition to the recently built sea wall, an embankment has been enlarged and reinforced. ( read original story ...)

Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems? ( read original story ...)

Key US lawmakers urged Japan to strengthen restrictions on sales of chipmaking equipment to China, warning that if Tokyo fails to act, Washington could impose its own curbs on Japanese companies or bar toolmakers that sell to China from receiving US semiconductor subsidies. ( read original story ...)

In her first WTA main draw, Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito has delighted fans with her unorthodox game style along the way to a semifinal spot. ( read original story ...)

The U.S. State Department approved a possible sale to Japan of tactical missiles and related equipment for $360 million, the Pentagon said in a statement on Friday. ( read original story ...)

Suzan Lamens (No. 125 ranking) will take on Diane Parry (No. 52) in the semifinals at the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 on Friday, October 18.Lamens was last in action on September 23, 2024 ( read original story ...)

In the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 quarterfinals on Thursday, Suzan Lamens takes on Ana Bogdan.In her most recent competition, Lamens was defeated by Priscilla Hon 4-6, 3-6 in the ( read original story ...)

It’s that time of year again – the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025 has just been announced and we have good news. Tokyo continues to live up to its reputation by holding the highest total number of Michelin stars in the world. ( read original story ...)

A research team from the University of Tokyo analyzed DNA from a Yayoi-period skeleton to determine the ancestral makeup of the modern Japanese population. The unique DNA makeup found in the bones matches that of a people group from the Korean Peninsula mixing with native Jomon people. ( read original story ...)

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the upcoming Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo due to a lower back injury ... ( read original story ...)

There are three matches at the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 today, the best being No. 52-ranked Diane Parry against No. 64 Clara Tauson. If you're trying to stay on top of the action, then ... ( read original story ...)

Qualifier Kimberly Birrell reached her first WTA semifinal after coming from 5-2 down in the first set to defeat wild card Sara Saito in the Kinoshita Group Japan Open quarterfinals. ( read original story ...)

Diane Parry will take on Clara Tauson in the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 quarterfinals on Friday, October 18. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a ... ( read original story ...)

Police in Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures have launched a joint investigative team over a series of robberies and other crimes that are likely being carried out by people solicited through social media. ( read original story ...)

While progress has been made, gender equality in directing, screenwriting and producing is still slow, with women holding only 10-20% of these roles worldwide,” says Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) senior programmer Andrijana Cvetkovikj, ( read original story ...)