Tennis star Naomi Osaka’s dramatic withdrawal from the French Open after a row with tournament authorities over post-match press duties has highlighted how a new generation of top athletes is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late
It may be too little, too late. That's the realization sinking in as Japan scrambles to catch up on a frustratingly slow vaccination drive less than two months before the Summer Olympics, delayed by a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic torch map fans flames in dispute over territory
They were barely visible to the naked eye – a few indistinct pixels on the website of the Olympic Games. However, to the government of South Korea, they were a grave insult and the latest blow in its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Much-Maligned Vaccine Campaign Quietly Gathers Speed
After some false starts, Japan’s much-delayed vaccine rollout is quietly picking up steam. The seven-day average of doses has quadrupled in just two weeks, with about a quarter of the 13.2 million ... ( read original story ...)
Australian softball national team, the first to land in Japan for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Members of Australian softball national team, the first to land in Japan for pre-Olympic training camp arrive at Narita international airport in Narita, Chiba-Prefecture, Japan on Tuesday, June 1, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reveals 3 Ways In Which She Does Business That Make Her Outstanding
Here are the details of the Japanese tennis ace's key to success in business and a look at the various endorsements she has grabbed. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Superstar Naomi Osaka Made a Shocking Announcement Yesterday. It May Have Saved Her Life
Naomi Osaka's decision to pull out of the French Open is a powerful lesson in emotional intelligence. But to fully appreciate why, we have to remember the events of the past few days. ( read original story ...)
Cheering and high-fives are set to be banned at Tokyo Olympics due to Covid fears: Business leaders demand the ‘suicide mission’ should be scrapped entirely
A state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas to combat the spread was extended to June 20 on Friday as the first athletes, the Australian women's softball team, arrived in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks closed mixed on yen’s strength ahead of key economic data
Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Tuesday as the yen's strength against the U.S. dollar encouraged selling while other investors continued to seek out oversold issues while eyeing key economic data due out ... ( read original story ...)
Some Japan buyers agree to pay 24-25% higher Q3 aluminium premium of $185/T
Japan is Asia's biggest importer of the light metal and the ... news provider reaching more than one billion people every day. Reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, and international ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Seeks to Develop LNG Bunker Supply
The City of Yokohama signed a memorandum of understanding with Ecobunker Shipping, NYK Line and NYK cruises to develop the supply facilities, with a particular focus on cruise ships. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka draws support from wide range of big names, from Russell Wilson to AOC and many more
The tennis star announced she was withdrawing from the French Open, candidly opening up about her struggles with depression and social anxiety. ( read original story ...)
French Open: reaction to Osaka exit, plus Barty and Nadal in action – live!
The latest news from around the courts, plus reaction to Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from Roland Garros. John Brewin has the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka dropping out of the French Open: What you need to know
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Roland Garros, aka the French Open, one of the biggest tournaments in Tennis, after struggles with mental health resulted in her cancelling press obligations. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Game Over: Osaka Pulls Out of French Open
Good morning! Big Tech has a credibility problem and it’s trying to fix it. But what if the most sophisticated tech itself is faulty? Meet the Ethiopian computer scientist who’s exposing deep-seated ... ( read original story ...)
2004 medalist: Don’t cancel Tokyo Olympics over COVID. We need them and they can be safe.
As we emerge from a terrible pandemic, the Games can help heal our world. As a public health researcher, I'm confident the risk can be managed. ( read original story ...)