The app has pledged to pay fines for any player who chooses to skip media appearances in the 2021 Grand Slam for mental health reasons. ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed mental health struggles many people face
Naomi Osaka has been the talk of the French Open tennis tournament for two weeks even though she played only one match. Osaka is a 23-year-old superstar in the women’s game. She is rated second in the ... ( read original story ...)
Mirume sells waste-free, to-go green tea for commuters in Japan
For those who don't have time for traditional green tea preparation, a quick stop can fulfill the need. Mirume meets convenience needs without generating waste. ( read original story ...)
Japan Aims To Convince A Wary Public The Olympics Will Be Safe
Anger at the government's insistence on pushing ahead with the games remains intense, but Japan's ramped-up vaccination campaign may be helping to ease some safety fears about the games. ( read original story ...)
Take a Sneak Peek Inside DC’s Japanese Food Hall from Star Chef Makoto Okuwa
Global restaurateur Makoto Okuwa has a phrase in mind as he returns to DC to open Love, Makoto, an eclectic Japanese food hall that’s slated to debut later this year. “Kokyou ni nishiki wo kazaru,” ... ( read original story ...)
Mid-Year Report: Yokohama sees growth in high-value tires
The aggressiveness that Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) showed during the pandemic is paying dividends today, according to Jeff Barna, president and CEO of the U.S.-based subsidiary of Japanese tire maker ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba, Japan Officials Teamed Up Against Foreign Shareholders, Report Finds
The company collaborated with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to throttle investors ahead of a shareholder vote, according to the report. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea join growing backlash against China’s Confucius Institutes
The institutes have already come under fire in the US, Europe and Australia amid allegations they spread propaganda, interfere with free speech at the universities that host them, and commit espionage ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, Other Crypto Assets Targeted for Stiff Banking Regulation
The top global standard setter for banking regulation proposed a strict new rule that would require banks to essentially set aside a dollar in reserves for every dollar of bitcoin they own. ( read original story ...)
JOIN US JULY 15: Crypto experts from Ark Invest and more share their industry outlooks and the biggest opportunities they’re pursuing
Register now for a live conversation between Insider's investing reporters and crypto experts from Ark Invest, Fundstrat, and Castle Island Ventures. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho Bank CEO to resign after tech problems – Nikkei
The chief executive of Japan's Mizuho Bank, Koji Fujiwara, will step down as early as this month to take responsibility for a series of technology problems this year, the Nikkei business daily said on ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Bank CEO to Step Down – Nikkei
Koji Fujiwara, President and CEO of Mizuho Bank, core banking unit of Mizuho Financial Group, attends an interview with Reuters at the bank's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, April 19, 2017. Picture ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Took a Mental-Health Break. Could the Law Allow Other Athletes to Follow?
PGA Tour precedent and rising acceptance of mental-health discussions could prompt other pros to ask for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Olympic swimmer Madeline Groves withdraws from trials over ‘perverts’ in sport
Australian swimmer Madeline Groves withdraws from Olympic trials, citing "misogynistic perverts" in the sport. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics could allow domestic spectators as COVID cases plummet
Axios VisualsAs cases continue dropping in Japan, officials are considering allowing domestic spectators into next month's Olympics.Why it matters: Just over a month ago, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko ... ( read original story ...)
Tony Hawk Says He’s ‘Proud’ to Join NBC Olympics as Correspondent for Skateboarding’s Tokyo Debut
Steve Kornacki, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir will also serve as NBC Olympics correspondents for the Summer Games ... ( read original story ...)