Naomi Osaka beat Angelique Kerber 6-2 6-3 on Thursday in a one-sided clash of two former world number ones to reach the third round of the Miami Open, where Garbine Muguruza and Simona Halep withdrew ... ( read original story ...)
BP establishes partnership focused on offshore wind in Japan
Agreement will see BP purchase a 49% stake in an offshore wind project proposed for waters off Japan's coast. The Japanese government is targeting 10 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030. In recent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eneos to withdraw from Myanmar gas field project -Nikkei
Japanese energy company Eneos Holdings is planning to withdraw from a natural gas mining project in Myanmar amid ongoing criticism that the project is funding the country's military junta, the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi signs govt supply pact for pill to fight COVID
Japan's Shionogi & Co has signed a basic agreement with the government to supply an oral COVID-19 treatment it is now developing, the firm said on Friday. The government is considering buying a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan asks consumers to reduce electricity use after earthquake
Japan's government has alerted the population of potential blackouts caused by low power supplies after several coal-fired plants temporarily stopped generating electricity following last week's ... ( read original story ...)
Another win for Naomi Osaka at Miami Open, as 11 seeds fall
Two days, two wins and making it look easy. Naomi Osaka sure seems like herself again. The former world No. 1 is through to the third round at the Miami Open, easily handling 13th-seeded Angelique ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hardcore train fans accused of going off the rails
Crowding, confrontations and full-on attacks. Japan's many train fans are mostly mild-mannered enthusiasts passionate about the country's famed rail system, but a small group is gaining surprising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi signs govt supply pact for oral COVID drug
Japan's Shionogi & Co has signed a basic agreement with the government to supply an oral COVID-19 treatment now being developed, the firm said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Utilizing Therapy After Emotional Incident with Heckler: ‘I Realize How Helpful It Is’
"It kind of took me out of my element. I feel like I'm prepared for it now," Naomi Osaka told reporters about being heckled earlier this month ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda repeats view weak yen benefits Japan’s economy
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Friday reiterated his view a weak yen benefits the economy as a whole, brushing aside concern the currency’s slide to multi-year lows could do more harm than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida to Order Economic Package Next Week, Suzuki Says
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is poised to order a package of measures next week, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said, as he seeks to address a deteriorating economic picture. ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Tokyo hits 2-year high as energy costs soar
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" (Reuters) -Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital rose at the fastest pace in more than two years in March, propelled by energy costs that have hit a ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Kuroda repeats view weak yen benefits Japan’s economy
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Friday reiterated his view a weak yen benefits the economy as a whole, brushing aside concern the currency's slide to multi-year lows could do more harm than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan FinMin Suzuki hints at steps to tackle price hike on PM instruction during next week
Will consider steps to cope with price hikes after PM instruction expected next week,” said Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki during early Friday morning in Asia. More to come Information on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka hired therapist after Indian Wells heckling incident
Naomi Osaka sought out a therapist after being heckled at Indian Wells and after her sister seemed very concerned for her. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Hits Fastest Clip in Two Years on Energy
The cost of living in Tokyo increased by the biggest margin in more than two years this month as the impact of surging oil prices prompted another acceleration of inflation.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)