World No. 77 Naomi Osaka promised herself she wouldn't go down without a proper fight and her resilience paid off as she claimed a comeback win over Belinda Bencic in the Miami Masters semifinal. ( read original story ...)
Asia Welcomes Travelers, But Japan Says, Not Yet
Countries across region are reopening borders to tourists, but Japan continues to turn them away. And the country is not rushing to change things. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka leans on power to fight back and book Miami Open final
Former World No 1 Naomi Osaka outlasted No 22 seed Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach her first Miami Open final. Osaka took just over two hours to complete her comeback victory over Switzerland’s ... ( read original story ...)
M4.4 earthquake strikes Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture
A magnitude-4.4 earthquake struck northern Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, on Saturday with a depth of 60 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). There are currently no reports of ... ( read original story ...)
Understanding Crypto Bridges and $1 Billion in Thefts
There’s a reason bridges are more important than an average stretch of road -- and why holes in them are more dangerous. As the cryptocurrency world has grown more complex, more and more transactions ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rolls out welcome mat to Ukrainians without relatives
The government pledged to provide temporary accommodation and shoulder medical expenses to Ukrainians who escape from the war raging in their homeland but do not have family or relatives in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan boss says nothing to fear from tough World Cup draw
TOKYO: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says his team have nothing to fear and are aiming for at least the quarterfinals after being drawn in a tough World Cup group containing former champions Spain and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan foreign minister in Poland to aid Ukrainian evacuees
Japan's Foreign Minister on Saturday arrived in Poland, where he will make arrangements to accept Ukrainian evacuees. ( read original story ...)
Art event featuring “comfort woman” statue in Tokyo
A controversial art exhibition featuring works such as a statue symbolizing "comfort women" who worked in Japan's wartime military brothels finally kicked off in Tokyo on Saturday, after being ... ( read original story ...)
As Wall Street banks embrace crypto, high-flying start-ups look to lure top finance talent
Major banks are building out teams dedicated to cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology. Start-ups are looking to compete for talent by offering faster-paced environments, equity and ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan official calls for G7 nations to adopt common crypto regulations
A senior official from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) warned G7 nations that a common framework for regulating digital currencies needs to be put in place as quickly as possible. G7 refers to the Group of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka-Swiatek in Miami women’s final; Ruud advances
Naomi Osaka is playing her first final in more than a year on Saturday, which certainly sounds like a comeback story. She doesn’t see it that way. The unseeded Osaka will meet second-seeded Iga ... ( read original story ...)
Popular Tokyo cherry blossom spot attracts crowds, season continues this weekend
Cherry trees along the Chidorigafuchi palace moat in the heart of the Japanese capital are in full bloom, attracting throngs of people seekin ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo loosens strict public school uniform rules
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Activists seek to preserve ‘sacred’ land Japanese immigrants acquired before CA’s anti-immigrant land laws
When you remove these things from the landscape that tell other views, other chapters of American history, people lose that connection, and they don’t often consider them part of American history.' ... ( read original story ...)
High-Design Los Angeles Property ‘The Channel House’ Lists for $28.95 Million
A new construction home in Beverly Hills came on the market Wednesday for $28.95 million. At just over 11,000 square feet, the palatial five-bedroom, nine-bathroom property features extensive outdoor ... ( read original story ...)