Sabastian Sawe won the Berlin Marathon for the men's group, finishing with a time of 2:02:16. Rosemary Wanjiru was named the winner for the women's group, finishing at 2:21:05. ( read original story ...)
Prehistoric ocean giant — a right whale ancestor — found as new species in Japan
Now, after a set of fossilized remains was found along a river in Japan, a new species of prehistoric right whale has been discovered. ( read original story ...)
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh Meets With Japan’s Princess Takamado in Osaka
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh also met with the Princess in Tokyo over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams’ former coach praises Osaka for smart split with Mouratoglou
Rick noticed how much the Japanese tennis player plays with more focus, more freely, and it seems that the key to everything is the mind, together with the skills you possess. ( read original story ...)
Kenya toasts success of golden girls in Tokyo
Female runners won six of Kenya’s seven gold medals at the World Athletics Championships, topping the podium in every event from 800m to the marathon in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
‘O’Connor hungry for more medals after Tokyo silver’
Ireland's Kate O'Connor speaks to BBC Sport NI about her silver medal at the World Championships in Tokyo and future plans. ( read original story ...)
Japan city Nagoya passes an ordinance to cap smartphone use at two hours per day
The assembly of a central Japanese city on Monday passed an ordinance that recommends all residents limit their use of smartphones, video game consoles and other digital devices to two hours a day ... ( read original story ...)
4 visitors at Osaka Expo slightly injured during fireworks events
The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka says a total of four people have been slightly injured during fireworks events. ( read original story ...)
The historic Osaka Shochikuza Theatre in Dotonbori is closing indefinitely
This majestic, century-old cultural centre in Osaka’s entertainment district is one of the city’s main kabuki theatres ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Hoshoryu overcomes Nagoya champion Kotoshoho to stay unbeaten leader
Yokozuna Hoshoryu maintained his spotless record and the outright lead Monday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament following a narrow ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police rearrest South Korean murder suspect for allegedly stalking victim
Japanese police have served a fresh arrest warrant on suspected stalking for a South Korean man under arrest in the killing of a South Korean woman in Tokyo early this month. ( read original story ...)
Factbox-The candidates vying to be Japan’s next leader
TOKYO (Reuters) -The race to choose the next leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party officially kicked off on Monday, with five lawmakers vying to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s governing party opens race to choose Ishiba’s successor
Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ’s ruling party opened official campaigning Monday to find his replacement who can restore political stability and voter support for the beleaguered ... ( read original story ...)
Fossils unearthed in Hokkaido revealed to be of new whale species
The fossil bones were first discovered by a local citizen along the Toyohira River in Sapporo in October 2008. ( read original story ...)
New Whale Species Discovered in Hokkaido
Fossils found in Hokkaido more than a decade ago have recently been identified as belonging to a new right whale species. The fossil bones were first discovered by a citizen of Sapporo along the Toyoh ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka veterans thrilled at prospect of playing with Alas star Bagunas
Osaka Bluteon is excited to have Alas Pilipinas captain Bryan Bagunas in the upcoming Japan SV.League season next month, especially after the prolific Filipino spiker proved his world-class worth in ... ( read original story ...)