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Japan carries out first execution under Takaichi government, Osaka arson killer Takami hanged
world3 days ago

Japan carries out first execution under Takaichi government, Osaka arson killer Takami hanged

Sunao Takami, 58, who killed five people by setting fire to an Osaka pachinko parlor in 2009, was hanged in Japan—marking the first execution under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government after a 2011 murder/arson conviction and a 2016 Supreme Court upholding of the death sentence. The case highlights Japan’s continued use of capital punishment amid global criticism and calls for greater transparency, as executions are carried out in secrecy. Japan remains one of the few G7 nations with the death penalty, alongside the United States, a point noted in the coverage.

via New York Post|
#arson#capital-punishment#executions
Japan carries out first execution in over a year for Osaka pachinko blaze
world4 days ago

Japan carries out first execution in over a year for Osaka pachinko blaze

Japan has executed Sunao Takami, 58, for the 2009 arson attack on a pachinko parlour in Osaka that killed five people, marking the first death sentence carried out in over a year and the first under the Takaichi administration; authorities rejected the defense’s mental illness argument, underscoring Japan’s status as a remaining G7 nation with the death penalty.

via BBC|
#capital-punishment#execution#japan
sports2 months ago

Paris Night Showdown: Sabalenka's Fire Faces Osaka's Ice

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka faces Naomi Osaka in a high-stakes night match at Roland Garros, carrying a 2-1 head-to-head advantage this year including Madrid. Osaka, on clay, remains a serious test as the second week begins, with Sabalenka eager to be pushed and prepared for a late-round clash. The clash is framed as fire versus ice, a pivotal showcase as both players aim for a deep run.

via Roland-Garros 2026|
#clay-court#osaka#roland-garros-2026
Sabalenka-Osaka Night Match Could Open Doors for Women's Prime Time at Roland Garros
sports2 months ago

Sabalenka-Osaka Night Match Could Open Doors for Women's Prime Time at Roland Garros

For the first time since 2023, the French Open aired a primetime women's night match on Court Philippe Chatrier, featuring Aryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka in the fourth round. The high-quality 7-5 6-3 win under the lights drew near-capacity crowds and sparked calls from both players to continue showcasing women's matches at night, while tournament director Amelie Mauresmo noted factors like match length influence scheduling. The result is seen as a potential opening for more women's night sessions in Paris.

via BBC|
#french-open#night-session#osaka
Sabalenka-Osaka Headline Day 9 as Roland Garros Nears the Quarterfinals
sports2 months ago

Sabalenka-Osaka Headline Day 9 as Roland Garros Nears the Quarterfinals

Day 9 at Roland Garros tightens the field toward the quarterfinals with a marquee Sabalenka–Osaka clash; predictions lean toward Sabalenka prevailing, though conditions on clay could test Osaka, while other matches see Potapova favored over Kalinskaya, Parry over Chwalinska, and Keys over Shnaider, with crowd support and slow clay likely influencing several results.

via Last Word On Sports|
#clay#french-open#osaka
Sabalenka and Osaka to headline Roland Garros night session, first for women since 2023
sports2 months ago

Sabalenka and Osaka to headline Roland Garros night session, first for women since 2023

Aryna Sabalenka’s fourth-round clash with Naomi Osaka will be the French Open’s first women’s night-session since 2023, continuing a pattern where primetime slots have largely favored men. Sabalenka, the world No.1, faces four-time major winner Osaka as two of the game's biggest stars. The move feeds into a broader debate about showcasing women’s tennis at Roland Garros, with WTA chief Valerie Camillo and tournament director Amélie Mauresmo discussing the issue; officials say night sessions will remain single-match affairs to avoid late finishes, and tickets for the sessions range from €60 to €280.

via BBC|
#french-open#night-session#osaka
Giant sewer pipe shoots up in Osaka, halting traffic
world5 months ago

Giant sewer pipe shoots up in Osaka, halting traffic

In Osaka, an 11.5-foot-diameter sewer pipe suddenly rose more than 32 feet from a construction site, nearly reaching an elevated road and prompting road closures. Officials say draining water may have buoyed the empty pipe, which was later lowered back into the ground after firefighters cut a side opening and injected water; the final 5.2 feet will be removed, keeping streets closed for several more days with no injuries reported.

via CBS News|
#infrastructure#osaka#pipe
Osaka survives tense moment, defeats Cirstea at Australian Open
sports7 months ago

Osaka survives tense moment, defeats Cirstea at Australian Open

Naomi Osaka defeated Sorana Cirstea in three sets at the Australian Open, but the match was defined by a tense post-match moment as Cirstea avoided a full handshake; Osaka said she reacted to Cirstea’s on-court taunts and later apologized for some remarks, while Cirstea downplayed the drama and suggested it should stay between them. The clash contrasted with Osaka’s fashion-forward walk-on outfits ahead of the match.

via NBC News|
#australian-open#handshake-incident#osaka