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Jumbo Ozaki, the winningest Japanese golfer in history, dies at 78

Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, died Wednesday in his home country after a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour said. He was 78.

CBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Japanese golfer Jumbo Ozaki dies of cancer at 78

His 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Japanese subs, love letters and bohemian sailors: The incredible history of the Kathleen Gillett

A survivor of the first Sydney to Hobart race in 1945, the Kathleen Gillett will compete again in the race’s 80th edition. Few, if any, in this year’s fleet boast a better origin story.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 11 hours ago

Jumbo Ozaki, winningest Japanese pro golfer, dies of cancer at age 78

Ozaki was looked upon as the Arnold Palmer of golf in Japan with his powerful swing, charisma, and sense of style,

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Jumbo Ozaki, the winningest Japanese golfer in history, dies at 78 -- Doug Ferguson

Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, died Wednesday in his home country after a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour said. He was 78.

CBC News - Sports - 11 hours ago

Jumbo Ozaki, who had most wins of any Japanese golfer, dies of cancer at age 78

Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki was revered in Japan, a big hitter with a sense of style who won 94 times over 29 years on the Japan Golf Tour, the last one coming at the 2002 ANA Open when he was 55.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 11 hours ago

Jumbo Ozaki, Japan's golf star with 113 worldwide wins, dies at 78

Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, Japan’s most prolific golfer with a record 113 victories worldwide, died Wednesday in his home country following a battle with...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 18 hours ago

Japan's TEPCO to partially restart world's biggest nuclear power plant on January 20

TOKYO, ‌Dec 24 : Tokyo Electric Power Co plans to restart the first unit of its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's biggest, on January 20, TEPCO President Tomoaki Kobayakawa told reporters on Wednesday.This week, the prefecture assembly in Niigata, the region where the plant is located, gav

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 23 hours ago

Japan Announces Plans for Immigration Change

The overhaul aims to streamline the intern-to-working visa pipeline as the country faces a critical labor shortage.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Japan wants to boost nuclear power generation but the public is torn between energy needs and security risks.

Japan wants to boost nuclear power generation to slash its reliance on imported fossil fuels. The public is torn between energy needs and security risks.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 day ago

Air base in Japan adds self-service parcel lockers in time for holiday blitz

Just in time for a blizzard of packages, the Military Postal Service unveiled self-service parcel lockers at Yokota Air Base in Japan.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Asia-Pacific -- Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima

Japan took the final step to allow the world's largest nuclear power plant to resume operations with a regional vote on Monday, a watershed moment in the c...

Independent.ie - World - 2 days ago

Japan's new flagship H3 rocket fails to put geolocation satellite into orbit

Japan’s space agency said its H3 rocket carrying a navigation satellite failed to put the payload into a planned orbit, a setback for the country’s new flagship rocket and its space launch program.

CTV News - World - 2 days ago

Japan clears final hurdle to restart world's largest nuclear plant

Restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility comes despite public opposition in Niigata, where many residents say safety concerns from Fukushima have not been resolved

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Merry Marines, cadets bring Christmas to Japanese children in Okinawa town

Santa Claus, with an assist from U.S. Marines and high school cadets, handed out toys to Japanese children at the local community center.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Switzerland's Tirinzoni tops Japan's Fujisawa to win women's curling final at HearingLife Canadian Open -- - -- Winter Sports

Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni defeated Japan's Satsuki Fujisawa 7-1 in the women's final at the HearingLife Canadian Open in curling action on Sunday.

CBC News - Sports - 3 days ago

Switzerland's Tirinzoni claims 6th Grand Slam title with win over Japan's Fujisawa

Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni defeats Japan's Satsuki Fujisawa 7-1 in the women's final at the HearingLife Canadian Open in Saskatoon.

CBC News - Sports - 3 days ago

North Korea warns Japan's nuclear plans must be stopped 'at any cost'

The statement comes after an official at Japan’s prime minister’s office said Tokyo should ‘possess nuclear weapons’

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

Japan unveils $19 billion business target in Central Asia over five years

Japan and the five nations of Central Asia concluded a landmark summit in Tokyo on Saturday, December 20, setting a business target of US$19 billion. The meeting established a massive new...

International The News - Business - 4 days ago

The Design Libraries Tucked Into Japanese Streetwear Stores and Home-Goods Shops

These four spectacularly niche archives with rare and out-of-print titles opened in 2025.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend -- People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.

People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.

CBS News - Technology - 5 days ago

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 30 years since 1995

As reported by Japan Today, the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 30-year high of 0.75% for the first time.BOJ informed that the economy had shown signs of improvement and the unanimous vote...

International The News - Business - 5 days ago

Rocket Lab successfully delivers Japanese tech experimental satellite to orbit

Rocket Lab successfully introduced a Japanese technology satellite on Saturday, December 13.The Electron rocket, which is 59-foot-tall, launched the “RAISE and Shine’’ mission from...

International The News - Technology - 10 days ago

American playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan on suspicion of drug smuggling

Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was freed from police custody Monday, according to the Tomishiro police department.

NBC News - Entertainment - 13 days ago

Jeremy O. Harris Is Now in Japan By Choice

A rep said he was released from custody without charges but is staying in the country.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Japan and Australia Urge Calm After Chinese Radar Locks on Japanese Jets -- A spokesperson for the Chinese navy defended China's flight training near the island of Miyako and accused Japanese aircraft...

A spokesperson for the Chinese navy defended China’s flight training near the island of Miyako and accused Japanese aircraft of “harassment.”

Military.com - US News - 16 days ago

Ocean warming linked to massive shellfish losses in Japan

Oysters in Japan are dying en masse in parts of the country's top production area, likely due to warmer sea temperatures, officials said Monday. In...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 23 days ago

Japan announces $135 billion stimulus to boost economy and support consumers

The package is based on three pillars: addressing rising prices, achieving a strong economy, and strengthening defense and diplomatic capabilities.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Ukrainian sumo wrestler makes history in Japan

Danylo Yavhusishyn, who fled Ukraine in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of his homeland, is a rising star in the world of sumo wrestling.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China's auto dominance -- Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India's low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India’s low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

This 'Japanese sauna' can improve sleep and burn calories — we put it to the test with a health tracker

It's basically the dream — you lay down in a magic pod for a half hour and come out younger, lighter and a lot more relaxed. That's the promise behind the Iyashi Dôme, a "Japanese sauna" with a...

New York Post - Health - 3 months ago

Global auto industry on edge as China tightens rare earth mineral exports -- Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

First Post - Technology - 4 months ago