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japantimes.co.jpworld5 days ago
Zentoshin Files for Bankruptcy with ¥115 Billion in Creditor Claims
Osaka payments firm Zentoshin filed for bankruptcy this week after years of suspected falsified statements. Regional banks and lenders hold the bulk of ¥115.16 billion in claims.
sports7 days ago
Wimbledon quarter-finals begin with Sinner, Osaka, Gauff and Djokovic on court
Quarter-final matches started at 1pm BST on day nine of Wimbledon 2026. Ten players are scheduled across two show courts.
matcha-jp.comworld8 days ago
Osaka court approves bankruptcy filing by credit card processor Zentoshin
Zentoshin, an Osaka-based firm that advanced sales proceeds to credit card merchants, received court approval to begin voluntary bankruptcy proceedings. The company listed liabilities of about ¥125,929 million, the largest bankruptcy filing in Japan this year.
sbs.com.ausports8 days agoUpdated
Osaka defeats top-ranked Sabalenka in Wimbledon fourth round
Naomi Osaka defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) in the Wimbledon fourth round on Sunday. The result advances Osaka to the quarterfinals and leaves the draw without its top seed.
sbs.com.ausports9 days agoUpdated
Gauff and Osaka Reach Wimbledon Quarterfinals on Day Seven
Coco Gauff defeated Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the round of 16 to reach the quarterfinals for the first time. Jannik Sinner, Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic also advanced on day seven.
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Japan Timesworld9 days ago
Japanese Police Serve Fresh Warrants on Three People Over Alleged Residency-Card Misuse
Tokyo and Osaka police on July 5 issued arrest warrants for three people, including Hu Shi, over alleged immigration control law breaches involving a residence card. Hu, initially arrested last month, is believed to be second-in-command of a U.S.-sanctioned fraud organization.
sbs.com.ausports10 days ago
Sabalenka, Osaka advance to Wimbledon fourth round
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court. Naomi Osaka beat Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 in 65 minutes, setting up a fourth-round match between the two.
sbs.com.ausports10 days agoUpdated
Naomi Osaka defeats Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 to reach Wimbledon fourth round
Naomi Osaka advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time by defeating Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 on July 3. The No. 14-ranked player will next face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday.
ESPNsports15 days agoUpdated
Osaka wears kimono-inspired gown at Wimbledon opener
Naomi Osaka arrived for her first-round match wearing a detachable white kimono-style garment made from vintage textiles. She defeated Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5 and said the look drew from the film Kill Bill.
The Independentsports15 days ago
Naomi Osaka wears Japanese-inspired robe at Wimbledon first-round match
The 14th seed arrived on Court 3 wearing a custom all-white kimono-style robe designed by Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi. She removed the garment before play and defeated Elsa Jacquemot 6-1 7-5.
sportsnet.casports17 days ago
Muchova wins Bad Homburg title as Osaka retires injured in final
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Bad Homburg Open final against Karolina Muchova on June 27 due to an ankle injury after losing the first set 6-1. Muchova claimed her third WTA title and first on grass. The match was played in 36-degree Celsius heat after an earlier start time.
deccanchronicle.comsports17 days agoUpdated
Karolina Muchova Wins Bad Homburg Title After Naomi Osaka Retires Injured
Naomi Osaka retired at the start of the second set in the Bad Homburg Open final on Saturday due to a foot injury. She was trailing Karolina Muchova 6-1, 1-0 when she withdrew after a medical timeout in the first set. Muchova won her first grass-court title.
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sportsnet.casports22 days ago
Osaka Defeats Frech 6-4, 6-1 at Grass-Court Event
Naomi Osaka defeated Magdalena Frech 6-4, 6-1 after a rain delay the previous day. The match took place at a grass-court tournament.
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The Japan Timesworld26 days ago
Osaka Itami Airport ranks 12th worldwide in AirHelp list topped by Panama City’s Tocumen
Osaka Itami Airport placed first in Asia and 12th worldwide in AirHelp's ranking of 279 airports. The assessment covered flights from May 2025 to April 2026.
nypost.comsports41 days ago
Sabalenka Defeats Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in Roland Garros' First Women's Night Match in Three Years
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka on Monday to reach the French Open quarterfinals. The match lasted 1 hour and 27 minutes and drew attention to scheduling of women's matches at night.
nypost.comsports43 days ago
Sabalenka Defeats Osaka in French Open Fourth Round
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka in the French Open round of 16 on Monday. The four-time Grand Slam champion advanced after a straight-sets victory.
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BBC Newssports43 days ago
Sabalenka Beats Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to Reach French Open Quarter-Finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Naomi Osaka in the fourth round at Roland Garros. The match lasted one hour and 26 minutes and marked the first women's singles night session on Court Philippe Chatrier since 2023.
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Sabalenka Beats Osaka; Świątek, Ruud Exit in French Open Upset Round
The match marked the first women's night session at Roland-Garros in three years. Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca and 15-year-old Marta Kostyuk also advanced to the quarterfinals.
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nypost.comsports43 days agoUpdated
Sabalenka and Osaka Meet in French Open Round of 16 Night Session
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces Naomi Osaka in the fourth round at Roland Garros on June 1. The match marks the first women’s night session at the tournament since 2023.
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japantimes.co.jpsports45 days ago
Naomi Osaka Survives Three-Set Battle Against Teenager Iva Jovic to Reach French Open Fourth Round
Osaka wore an all-gold outfit and overcame a mid-match lapse to win 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-4. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka also advanced and will face Osaka next.
The Independentsports45 days ago
Naomi Osaka to Face Aryna Sabalenka in French Open Fourth Round
Naomi Osaka defeated Iva Jovic to reach the fourth round at the 2026 French Open for the first time. Aryna Sabalenka also advanced after defeating Daria Kasatkina.
naturalnews.comworld47 days ago
Study Links Higher Homocysteine to Fatigue in Healthy Adults
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University examined blood markers and self-reported energy levels in about 600 healthy Japanese adults. Elevated homocysteine correlated with physical tiredness in men and lower motivation in women. The findings were published in the journal Nutr…
nypost.comsports47 days ago
Naomi Osaka Wears Couture-Inspired Outfits at 2026 French Open
Naomi Osaka wore two custom walk-on outfits at the 2026 French Open made from upcycled Nike garments. The designs were created by Swiss designer Kevin Germanier and French seamstress Diana Martinez.
Euronewssports49 days ago
Naomi Osaka Wears Sequined Gold Dress at French Open
Naomi Osaka defeated Laura Siegemund 6-3, 7-6 at Roland Garros while wearing a sequined gold dress designed by Nike. The outfit drew online reactions ranging from praise to criticism.
ESPNsports49 days ago
Sabalenka, Gauff, Osaka advance in French Open first round
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-2. Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka also won their opening matches on Tuesday at the French Open.
world50 days ago
Japan Plans $67 Billion Maglev Line Between Tokyo and Osaka
Japan is constructing a magnetic levitation train line that will connect Tokyo and Osaka. The project is budgeted at $67 billion and is designed to operate at speeds up to 375 mph.
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nypost.comworld52 days ago
Study Tests Supplement Against BPA Effects on Rodent Sperm
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University exposed rodents to BPA and tested whether a heat-treated bacterial supplement improved sperm movement. The study found reduced oxidative stress markers after eight weeks of exposure plus supplement treatment.
Varietyworld57 days ago
Director Discusses Cannes Premiere of Historical Drama Set in Feudal Japan
A new film set in 1578 Osaka will premiere in the Cannes Premiere section. The story centers on a warlord under siege who forms an alliance with a prisoner strategist. Production used historical sets in Kyoto and at Shochiku Studio.
ecns.cnai65 days ago
SoftBank to Produce Large-Scale Batteries for AI Data Centers in Japan
SoftBank Corp. will partner with South Korea's Cosmos Lab and DeltaX Co. to manufacture battery cells and energy storage systems at its Sakai plant in Osaka Prefecture. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the fiscal year starting April 2027 with an initial target of 1 gigawa…
Japan Timespolitics69 days ago
Ruling Parties to Speed Up Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension Route Decision
The Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Innovation Party aim to select one of eight proposed routes within the current parliamentary session. They hope to begin construction in fiscal 2027, which starts in April 2027. The line would extend from Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture…
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Asian Markets Poised for Higher Open Following Reported Iran-US Ceasefire Agreement
Futures contracts indicate that Asian stock markets are set to open mostly higher on Monday. This follows a reported ceasefire deal between Iran and the United States. Nikkei futures in Chicago traded at 56,735, while those in Osaka stood at 57,000.