An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 on Sunday struck the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Fukushima, said the ... ( read original story ...)
“Hope Alexander Zverev gets the full Naomi Osaka treatment” “Another tantrum?” – Fans irritated by German canceling Halle presser after SF loss
His move has also sparked comparisons to the backlash faced by WTA players like Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina for similar decisions. Following his runner-up finish at the French Open ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics have become billion-dollar business with political overtones
The IOC opened a new headquarters in 2019 at a reported cost of about 190 million Swiss francs, or about $200 million ... ( read original story ...)
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It’s not as world-famous as ramen or sushi. But the humble onigiri is soul food in Japan
The word “onigiri” (OH-knee-GEEH-reeh) just became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year. The humble sticky-rice ball — a mainstay of Japanese food — has entered the global lexicon. ( read original story ...)
Restaurant chains are offering meal deals and discounts. Olive Garden isn’t one of them. Here’s why
Rather than vie for customers with steep discounts, Olive Garden is planning to bring people in by highlighting its regular offerings. One example? Refills for soup or salad and breadsticks.
Japanese rubber futures down
The November Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract closed down 3 yen, or 0.9%, at 327.5 yen ($2.06) per kg to hit a four-session low. The contract lost 3.2% week-on-week. The September rubber contract ...
ICC’s Japanese head seeks Tokyo’s ratification of genocide convention
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese head of the International Criminal Court has urged Japan to "immediately take action" to introduce domestic legislature to join a U.N. treaty to punish genocide, saying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Retail Investors Eye Risky Wagers on Yen Intervention
An army of retail traders appears to be reloading bets for a rebound in the yen as the currency’s slide increases the chances of Japan intervening in the market again. ( read original story ...)
No contest: England wins 52-17 in Japan but Ewels red card takes shine off
England’s stop in Tokyo on its way to a two-test rugby tour of New Zealand was no contest as the visitors beat Japan 52-17 at the National Stadium in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Emperor and Empress of Japan Arrive in the UK Ahead of a Long-Awaited State Visit
Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife Empress Masako have arrived in the U.K. ahead of their long-awaited official state visit ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Pays No Heed to Backlash as She Relishes ‘Veteran’ Status With Nick Kyrgios in US Open Invitational
The anticipation of the U.S. Open has reached new heights this year! After all, it will mark the comeback of the Bad Boy of Tennis, Nick Kyrgios and alongside him will be the Japanese tennis star, ... ( read original story ...)
Poster pranks cause chaos in Tokyo gubernatorial election campaign
Some candidates in Tokyo's upcoming gubernatorial race have been criticized for making a mockery of the electoral process by posting sexually explicit posters or covering large parts of official ... ( read original story ...)
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Yen’s slide only partly due to U.S. rate gap: ex-Japan currency official
TOKYO -- The yen should not be considered a safe-haven currency and its recent decline against the dollar can only partially be attributed to the Japan-U.S. interest rate ... for international affairs ...