The story behind tennis megastar Naomi Osaka’s refusal to participate in press conferences due to mental health and how she brought the issue front and center for athletes. (C1) ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift will have enough time to make it from her concert in Tokyo to the Super Bowl, Japan’s diplomats assure fans
Japan's diplomats say Taylor Swift has time to make it from her Eras Tour concert in Tokyo on February 10 to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas the next day. ( read original story ...)
Dwight Ramos gets better of Gilas teammate Kai Sotto as Hokkaido sweeps Yokohama
Dwight Ramos continues to impress after his Gilas Pilipinas inclusion as he resets his season-high in points for the second time this week in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
2 ANA Dash 8s Collide At Osaka Airport
Two All Nippon Airways (ANA) De Havilland Dash 8 turboprops experienced a minor collision at Osaka International Airport (ISM) on February 1, 2024, according to a report by Japan Today. No injuries ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s moon lander took this eerie photo before being enveloped by lunar night
Against all odds, Japan’s SLIM lander managed to turn back on more than a week after it plopped upside down onto the surface of the moon — but now, it’s gone dormant for the duration of the lunar night, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aozora Bank loses one-third of its value on US office property losses
The lender said it would have its first loss in 15 years because of bad loans tied to US office property. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Move over China! Japanese investors head to Dalal Street with big money
In contrast, flows into Chinese shares dropped the most among 14 emerging markets that are covered by Japan’s data on international investment positions. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s comeback continues against qualifier Danielle Collins in Abu Dhabi first round
Collins, a former Grand Slam finalist, is Osaka's third high-profile early opponent in as many tournaments in her return from maternity leave. ( read original story ...)
I left the US at 17 to finish high school in rural Japan. The bold decision helped me build my dream life in Tokyo years later.
"Thanks to that experience, 10 years later, I am living and working in Tokyo." ( read original story ...)
Investor Chris Burniske Says Crypto Correction Most Likely Scenario Moving Forward – Here’s Why
Venture capitalist and crypto investor Chris Burniske says that downward chop is the most likely scenario for digital assets in the next market phase.
Bitcoin Ends the Week Higher; New Developments in FTX Hack Mystery
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including the U.S. federal government charging three people with a yearslong phone hacking conspiracy that culminated in the infamous theft of $400 million from FTX.
Taylor Swift can ‘comfortably’ get from Tokyo to the Super Bowl, Japanese Embassy says
It has confirmed in a statement that the singer could "wow Japanese audiences and still make it to Las Vegas to support the Chiefs." ... ( read original story ...)
‘What’s next’ as China’s Pacific island diplomatic wins mount?
After Nauru's diplomatic switch from Taipei, experts watch for shifts in regional security, balance of power But as Beijing seeks to expand its foothold in the region, the path ahead is not ...
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Agree to OPEC Oil Cut Extension
Speaking after talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, Putin told a news conference the deal would be extended in its current form, and with the same ...
Japan’s Asian Cup Exit Sparks Wider Questions Ahead Of N. Korea Trip
Japan's premature Asian Cup exit and the nature of it has triggered deeper introspection about the state of the national side, with a daunting trip to North Korea for World Cup qualifying in a matter ...
Richmond restaurant owners to city leaders: ‘We want our money back!’
The Virginia Restaurant Association said the City of Richmond has accrued at least $2 million in unfair or incorrect meals tax late fees against at least 30 businesses over the years.