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Aseanplus News 24 Mar 2025 | 01:09 PM

Oita Airport to rebrand as 'Hello Kitty Airport' for Osaka Expo 2025 tourists

Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan plans to temporarily rebrand its airport as "Oita Hello Kitty Airport" in a bid to attract tourists travelling to Japan for the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka, Kyodo News Agency reported.

Tennis 18 Mar 2025 | 09:50 PM

Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami

(Reuters) - A scrappy Naomi Osaka came from behind to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday for her first win since January's Australian Open.

Japan 22 Mar 2025 | 07:09 AM

Mutilated human remains found in shrubbery in Osaka; passerby finds plastic bag containing organs, bones

OSAKA, (Japan): The Osaka prefectural police announced Friday (March 21) that the mutilated remains of a man were found in shrubbery along a walking trail in Fukushima Ward, Osaka.

Tennis 5 Mar 2025 | 11:56 PM

Tennis-Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells first round

INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) -Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after a 6-4 6-4 first-round defeat by Colombia's Camila Osorio on Wednesday.

Tennis 19 Feb 2025 | 01:36 AM

Tennis-Keys, Osaka to play at Queen's Club Championships

(Reuters) - Australian Open champion Madison Keys and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka will feature when women's tennis returns to Queen's Club for the first time since 1973 with a WTA 500 event in June, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said on Tuesday.

Japan 13 Feb 2025 | 06:53 AM

Extremely high levels of PFAS detected in groundwater in Osaka, Japan

TOKYO: Authorities in Osaka Prefecture have discovered high concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater in Kumatori Town, local media reported on Thursday (Feb 13), according to Xinhua.

Japan 27 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025

The Japanese city of Osaka imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year’s World Expo.

Japan 27 Jan 2025 | 04:14 AM

Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025

TOKYO: The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday (Jan 27) imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo.

Tennis 15 Jan 2025 | 07:13 AM

Tennis-Osaka delights in revenge over Muchova at Australian Open

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka said she was enjoying a little bit of revenge against Karolina Muchova at the Australian Open on Wednesday, recalling how the Czech had ended her U.S. Open campaign last year when she was sporting her "best outfit ever".

Tennis 16 Jan 2025 | 11:57 AM

Tennis-Djokovic wary of Machac, Osaka meets familiar foe Bencic at Australian Open

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Australian Open third round begins on Friday with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka kicking things off on Rod Laver Arena while Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for an 11th title.

Tennis 13 Jan 2025 | 04:56 PM

Tennis-Osaka distracted by LA wildfires as she secures first-round win in Australia

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Twice champion Naomi Osaka avenged last year's loss to Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open on Monday but admitted it was difficult to focus on the match considering her home is in danger of being burnt down by the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles.

Tennis 17 Jan 2025 | 07:48 AM

Tennis-Bencic through to Australian Open last 16 after Osaka retires with injury

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Swiss Belinda Bencic advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open after two-time champion Naomi Osaka retired during Friday's third-round match with an injury.

Tennis 10 Jan 2025 | 06:09 AM

Tennis-Results of scan 'not fantastic' but Osaka to play in Melbourne

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Two-times Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka is confident she will play her opening match against Caroline Garcia at the Grand Slam even though the results of a scan on her abdominal injury were not "fantastic".

Entertainment 14 Jan 2025 | 04:05 AM

Naomi Osaka, rapper Cordae break up after 5 years together

The tennis star and the Grammy nominee went public with their relationship in 2019.

World 21 Jan 2025 | 08:30 AM

Large fire breaks out in Japan's Osaka near tourist landmark, live images show

TOKYO (Reuters) -A large fire broke out in a commercial building near a famous tourist landmark, Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka in western Japan, local TV footage showed on Tuesday.

Japan 5 Jan 2025 | 04:55 AM

Street in Osaka painted yellow to curb prostitution

A street in Kita Ward, Osaka, which is notorious for prostitution, has been painted yellow as part of an effort to discourage prostitutes from standing there and waiting for customers.

Tennis 6 Jan 2025 | 02:45 AM

Tennis-Injured Osaka 'very optimistic' about Australian Open

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka will undergo a scan on the injury that forced her to pull out of the Auckland Classic final but remains optimistic about playing at the Australian Open, the former world number one said on Monday.

Japan 6 Jan 2025 | 03:32 AM

Street in Osaka painted yellow to curb prostitution

TOKYO: A street in Kita Ward, Osaka, which is notorious for prostitution, has been painted yellow as part of an effort to discourage prostitutes from standing there and waiting for customers.

Aseanplus News 29 Dec 2024 | 12:06 PM

'No use hanging around if the results don't come' says Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she won't "hang around” in tennis if her results fail to match her high expectations.

Tennis 5 Jan 2025 | 05:16 AM

Tennis-Tauson wins Auckland title after injured Osaka retires

AUCKLAND (Reuters) -Naomi Osaka's quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one retired with an injury after winning the opening set of the Auckland Classic final against Denmark's Clara Tauson on Sunday.

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