The world No. 2 withdrew from the French Open on Monday and will take time away from tennis to focus on her mental health. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Spotlight on media, authorities & player after French Open withdrawal
As Roland Garros loses one of the sport's biggest stars, the issues raised by Osaka's withdrawal sit firmly in the spotlight. ( read original story ...)
Sympathy for Osaka in Japan over French Open withdrawal
Japanese fans and public figures rallied in support of tennis star Naomi Osaka on Tuesday, offering sympathy after she withdrew from the French Open and opened up about her battles with depression. ( read original story ...)
Tennis – Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after French Open withdrawal
Leading figures in tennis and sport have rallied to support Osaka who withdrew from the French Open in a row about post-match media duties. ( read original story ...)
Anxiety over Tokyo Olympics leaves Japanese sponsors counting the cost
Around 60 firms in Japan ploughed a record ¥361 billion ($3.3 billion) into the event, which was postponed for a year due to the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Department stores, cinemas reopen in Tokyo as some restrictions eased
Department stores, large cinemas and amusement parks in Tokyo and Osaka Prefecture reopened Tuesday as coronavirus restrictions on some businesses were partially eased under the extended state of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japanese sponsors count costs as public opposition intensifies
If the Tokyo Games open as planned on 23 July, sponsors can still expect global exposure from international broadcasters. But as Japan battle a fourth coronavirus wave, some are watching the situation ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Vacation Rentals Are Hiring Tech-Savvy Management Companies
H20 Hospitality is a startup in Japan and Korea that manages lodging on behalf of owners with its tech-led system, cutting fixed costs. ( read original story ...)
Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.0 just reported 92 km southeast of Hachinohe, Japan
Japan was shaken near Hachinohe, Hachinohe Shi, Aomori, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.0 only 11 minutes ago, Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster R ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin price – live: Crypto market bounces back with Ethereum and Cardano ‘looking bullish’
Cardano (ada) and dogecoin all rose moderately on Monday, pushing their week-on-week gains above 10 per cent, while bitcoin remains roughly the same price. The relative stability has left analysts ... ( read original story ...)
‘Proud of you’: AOC leads tributes to Naomi Osaka for standing her ground at French Open
Naomi Osaka was threatened with expulsion from the Grand Slam after she refused to participate in press conference citing mental health concerns ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-Jamaica friendly called off after issues emerge with pre-flight COVID-19 tests
According to the JFA, 10 players were prevented from boarding their scheduled flights due to issues with their pre-flight coronavirus tests and were unable to arrive in Japan in time for the required ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scraps Jamaica friendly over virus test issue
JAPAN’S football friendly against Jamaica was cancelled today after 10 Jamaican players were unable to board their flight because of virus test issues, the Japan Football Association said. Japan had ... ( read original story ...)
Four-Time Tennis Grand Slam Champion Naomi Osaka Has Quit the French Open, Citing Anxiety
N aomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday and wrote on Twitter that she would be taking a break from competition, a dramatic turn of events for a four-time Grand Slam champion who said she ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic prompts companies to flee central Tokyo
The COVID-19 pandemic may be helping to halt a trend that many had thought irreversible: the concentration of Japanese businesses in central Tokyo. The number of Japanese companies that have moved ... ( read original story ...)
Dept. stores, cinemas reopen in Tokyo under extended emergency
Department stores, large cinemas and amusement parks in Tokyo and Osaka Prefecture reopened on June 1 as coronavirus restrictions on some businesses were partially eased under the extended state of ... ( read original story ...)