British teacher Alice Hodginson missing in Japan as police search for her

Police search for British woman, 28, who vanished four days ago in Japan: Family say language teacher’s disappearance is ‘completely out of character’ Police in Japan are searching for Alice Hodgkinson, 28, after she disappeared  She went missing on July 1 after failing to turn up for work at a language school Father Stephen said … Read more

Naomi Osaka shares new Japan Vogue cover shoot after withdrawing from media for her mental health

Naomi Osaka has broken her social media silence to publicise a glossy new photo shoot in Vogue Japan amid her press blackout. The tennis star, 23, shared the cover of the fashion magazine and a number of the glamorous snaps which are featured in its August issue in an Instagram post on Monday. The four-time … Read more

Russia and China reveal their roadmap to build a base on the MOON

The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on June 17, 2021 in Jiuquan, Gansu Province of China, carried on the Long March-2F rocket, to Chinese Tiangong space station July 19, 1964: China took its first official step into space, launching and recovering an experimental biological rocket carrying white mice. April 24, … Read more

Japan’s popular alcohol premix Strong Zero has touched down in Australia 

Japan’s most popular alcoholic premix drink arrives in Australia Strong Zero, made by Japanese beverage giant Suntory, has arrived in Australia The drink – sold in Japanese convenient stores – is popular with Aussie tourists   The citrus alcoholic premix has been rebranded 196 Double Lemon Down Under It is sold in some retailers now – but … Read more

Ian Thorpe reveals he was offered a record deal in Japan – even though he can’t sing

Olympic swimming legend Ian Thorpe reveals he was offered a record deal in Japan – even though he can’t sing By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:55 BST, 2 June 2021 | Updated: 12:09 BST, 2 June 2021 He’s the Australian retired swimming legend who won five Olympic gold medals. And on Wednesday, Ian Thorpe … Read more

Judy Murray backs Naomi Osaka after her French Open withdrawal amid mental health struggles

Judy Murray has sympathised with Naomi Osaka after the world No 2 withdrew from the French Open having been threatened with expulsion for not speaking to the media. The 23-year-old from Japan said last week she didn’t want to take part in press conferences at Roland Garros to ‘protect her mental health’. She received a … Read more

Plans ‘within weeks’ for the UK to join trans-Pacific trading club

Ministers will unveil plans ‘within weeks’ for the UK to join trans-Pacific trading club including Australia, Canada and Japan Liz Truss says plans to join trans-Pacific trading group unveiled ‘within weeks’ The CPTPP has formally agreed to start accession negotiation with the UK The free trade area includes Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand  By … Read more

Japanese firm designs portable fish tanks for seafood lovers to take their dinner home alive 

Now that’s FRESH sushi! Japanese firm designs portable fish tanks for seafood lovers to take their dinner home alive A new device named the ‘Katsugyo bag’ is being developed by inventors in Japan The design features a transparent tube and temperature gauge to carry fish It is designed to show off extravagantly expensive seafood bought at … Read more