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Naomi Osaka defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, marking a stunning comeback moment in her tennis career. The victory showcases Osaka's return to elite form on grass courts.
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.
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.
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.
Naomi Osaka defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 to reach Wimbledon's fourth round for the first time in her career. The four-time Grand Slam champion is finding her best form on grass, mixing power tennis with her signature style.
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.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka upset world number one Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon after rediscovering her joy for the game. She credits her mom's Japanese cooking, a new coach, and a fresh mindset for her stunning comeback.
Tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend brought together Black players at the French Open for a dinner celebrating community and heritage. The gathering revived a decades-old tradition started by trailblazers in the 1980s and 90s.
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.
Naomi Osaka reached her first French Open fourth round after her coach shared an eye-opening Rafael Nadal statistic: even the greatest clay court player ever won just 58% of points played. The simple truth freed her to play without pressure, transforming her Paris performance.
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.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka just stunned the world's top player at Wimbledon, playing her best match since becoming a mom. She credits her mom's home cooking, a new coach, and learning to find joy in the game again.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Japan's famous bullet train is getting a magical makeover to celebrate 25 years of Tokyo DisneySea. Starting Friday, passengers can ride a special Mickey Mouse themed shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka for the next two years.
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