India's top table tennis player, Manika Batra, was excluded from the Asian Games squad due to selection criteria. Despite being World No. 51, just outside automatic qualification, her absence is controversial, with reserves named instead. The decision has sparked debate.
Xu Jiayu and Yu Yiting set new Asian records in the men's 50m backstroke and women's 200m individual medley at China's National Swimming Championships in Hangzhou. Veteran Sun Yang also contributed to a relay victory.
Several top Chinese tennis players, including Zheng Qinwen and Wang Xinyu, will miss the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games due to a clash with major ATP and WTA tournaments in China. Wu Yibing will lead the men's team.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly spraying a substance at a Nagoya shopping mall, causing eye and throat pain to 23 people and leading to the hospitalization of 8. The suspect admitted to using a tear gas-like spray.
The Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department arrested Takutoku Numa (58), president of "Eco Work Research & Consulting," on suspicion of violating the Lawyers Act for engaging in legal work without a license. Numa allegedly drafted legal documents and negotiated agreements for five companies between May 2022 and March 2026.
An 85-year-old man arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in Nagoya, Japan, may have experienced health issues prior to the incident. Drive recorder footage showed unusual behavior days before the crash, and his statements conflict with evidence, prompting authorities to begin a psychiatric evaluation.
Nagoya University is considering a transition to a three-semester system starting in the 2028 academic year, aiming to promote study abroad and internships. However, faculty and students have raised concerns about potential over-scheduling and limited opportunities for participation.
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, and Greater Bay Airlines cancelled or rescheduled flights to Japan on Wednesday due to Typhoon Jangmi approaching Tokyo. Affected routes include Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
Siobhan Haughey concluded the Mare Nostrum Swim Tour with four golds and four silvers, showcasing strong form ahead of the Asian Games and 2028 Olympics. She won the 200m freestyle in Barcelona and broke a meet record in Canet.
Nagoya Port Aquarium, Japan's largest public aquarium, has postponed its major renovation plans. Initially set for announcement, the project was halted to explore private sector involvement, following the discovery of a significant financial shortfall in its reserve fund.
Two pedestrians, a man (35) and a woman (36), were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Nagoya City on May 29. The microbus driver, Teruya Sakai (85), was arrested on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death and hit-and-run. The bus was traveling under 30 km/h at the time of impact, and the male victim was found approximately 120 meters east of the intersection, suggesting he may have been dragged.
An 85-year-old man, Teruya Sakai, was arrested for allegedly hitting and killing two people with a microbus in Nagoya. Police searched his workplace, a swimming club, and his home for clues regarding the cause of the accident.
The Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi crude, arrived off Nagoya Port. An ENEOS tanker with Kuwaiti and UAE crude is also expected. Their arrival is significant for Japan's stable oil supply, which relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz, now facing potential blockades.
The Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi crude, and the Eneos Endeavor, with Kuwaiti and UAE crude, are set to arrive near Nagoya Port. Their arrival is significant for Japan's stable oil supply, which relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz.
Estudo japonês revela que a bactéria Fusobacterium está presente em 64% das mulheres com endometriose, contra menos de 10% das sem a doença. O microrganismo parece estimular inflamação e crescimento de lesões, com tratamento antibiótico mostrando resultados em camundongos.
Mako Nishimura, a former juvenile inmate, became one of Japan's few female yakuza members in the 1980s. She details her violent rise, drug involvement, and eventual redemption through writing and charity work.
China's table tennis team selection criteria for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games face criticism online, with differing standards for men's and women's teams based on ITTF rankings and coaching decisions.
Japan's new cricket ground, Korogi Sports Park, hosts East Asia-Pacific qualifiers for the 2028 men’s T20 World Cup, ahead of its Asian Games debut in Nagoya (Sept 19-Oct 4)
Tatsumi Hokuto, a 27-year-old former Maritime Self-Defence Force member with a bodybuilder's physique, works as a caregiver at a Japanese care home. The powerfully built young man helps elderly residents to their feet almost effortlessly, combining his passion for strength training with his job. Hokuto says his work allows him to feel his muscles are benefiting people and society.
The Olympic Council of Asia has agreed to discuss shifting the Asian Games to odd-numbered years, the year before the Summer Olympics, at a board meeting in Sanya, China. If approved, the 2030 Doha Games and 2034 Riyadh Games would move to 2031 and 2035 respectively. The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games remain unaffected, creating a five-year gap to the new 2031 Doha edition. The change would align the Asian Games with other continental multi-sport events and follows an IOC recommendation.
