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Japan's cities are getting a colorful makeover as street art sheds its vandalism stigma. Organizations in Tokyo and Osaka are now connecting mural artists with legal spaces to transform buildings into vibrant canvases.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka reveals how saying "no" transformed her career and motherhood. Her 2021 French Open withdrawal taught her that protecting yourself isn't weakness—it's wisdom.
A city in Japan is creating a government-run safe haven where parents can anonymously leave babies they cannot care for, ensuring every child finds safety. Izumisano will become the first local government in Japan to offer this lifesaving service.
A junior high school in Osaka is transforming education by putting students in charge of everything from uniform colors to classroom design. What started with one theater production has sparked a movement where teachers step back and students step forward.
A deer that wandered over 30 miles from Nara to downtown Osaka has found a permanent home and a charming new name. When officials couldn't agree on sending him back, locals stepped up with a heartwarming solution.
At just 21, Australia's Talia Gibson defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets at the Miami Open, continuing a breakthrough month that's launched her into tennis's top 100. The rising star is proving she belongs among the sport's elite.
A Japanese researcher has cracked a major barrier in renewable energy by designing a gyroscopic device that efficiently captures ocean wave power across changing conditions. The breakthrough could finally unlock one of Earth's most abundant clean energy sources.
An anonymous citizen in Osaka, Japan donated 21 kilograms of gold bars worth $3.8 million to repair the city's crumbling water infrastructure. The stunning gift will replace over a mile of aging pipes that have caused sinkholes and 92 leaks across Japan's third-largest city.
Starting April 24, a new luxury tourist train will whisk travelers from Osaka to the sacred Buddhist temples and ancient pilgrimage trails of UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya in just 90 minutes. The GRAN Tenku offers panoramic views and seasonal cuisine along the journey to one of Japan's most spiritually significant destinations.
Yasuko Tamaki, 95, still works full-time at the Osaka company she joined in 1956, proving that purpose and joy in service never retire. Her secret? Small daily wins, lifelong learning, and making others happy.
Japanese researchers just cracked a major puzzle blocking practical quantum computers, using clever light-beam patterns that look like tapestries. Their breakthrough could finally make quantum computing useful for solving real-world problems.
Maddison Inglis just became the last Australian hope standing at her home Grand Slam. The 28-year-old qualifier advanced to the round of 16 after Naomi Osaka withdrew with an abdominal injury.
Japanese researchers just discovered they can switch quantum materials between magnetic and non-magnetic states by adjusting a single property. The breakthrough could help build the next generation of quantum computers.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka turned heads at the Australian Open with a stunning jellyfish-inspired outfit she designed herself, complete with pastel tassels and a parasol. The two-time champion backed up her creative entrance with a hard-fought victory, proving she can dominate both on the court and in self-expression.
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka made a stunning Australian Open entrance wearing a blue-green jellyfish dress designed around her daughter's favorite sea creature. The four-time Grand Slam winner backed up her bold fashion statement with a first-round victory.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka designed a stunning jellyfish-inspired outfit for her daughter and backed it up with a first-round Australian Open win. The custom look honored bedtime stories with two-year-old Shai and a magical butterfly moment from 2021.