After a disappointing start to her season, with early exists in both the Australian and French Opens, four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka is looking to rebound in Paris. ( read original story ...)
U.S. soldier charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Japan
Tokyo — Japan's government is calling for stricter oversight of U.S. troops stationed in the country after a soldier was charged over the alleged sexual assault of a Japanese teenager in Okinawa. Prosecutors in the southern island region charged the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor lays wreath on tomb of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has laid a wreath on the tomb of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. The Emperor traveled to St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle near London on Thursday. He and Empress Masako were officially invited to ... ( read original story ...)
Naver-Backed Webtoon Shares Rise 9% After IPO Priced at Top
Webtoon Entertainment Inc. shares climbed as much as 14% in the online comics company’s debut after a US initial public offering that raised $315 million, priced at the upper end of a marketed range.
Post IPO, WEBTOON Executives Talk Future Plans And Market Trends
That’s why we are number one across all apps, even game apps, in Japan. It’s a very significant market and we believe that, with the IPO, we will be able to strengthen our position in Japan. JK: Only ...
Japan chipmaker Kioxia to file preliminary listing application, sources say
Kioxia said it has no update on its initial public offering (IPO) plans and declined to comment on its listing procedures. Bain, which led a consortium that acquired the memory unit of Toshiba in 2018 ...
Japan households ramp up overseas investments, weighing down yen
TOKYO -- Japanese households are snapping up more overseas assets as they shift their focus from saving to investing, a trend seen potentially leading to a further weakness in the yen.
Morning Bid: Tokyo inflation, scores on the first half doors
(Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. A mood of caution hangs over Asian markets on Friday, the last trading day of the quarter and half-way point in the year, with investors likely to ...
When did Naomi Osaka turn pro?
Naomi Osaka is the most accomplished Asian tennis player and one of the most accomplished female athletes ever. Learn about her accomplished career here. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Looks Fierce and Ready on Grass Courts Ahead of Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka secured her first win on a grass court since 2019. It was the first round of the Libema Open, and the Japanese tennis professional defeated the higher-ranked Elise Mertens in straight sets ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon adds nonbinary category for 2025 race
Tokyo Marathon will allow athletes to select nonbinary as their gender identity instead of male or female during registration. ( read original story ...)
Rescuers work to retrieve 3 bodies discovered on Japan’s Mount Fuji
Three bodies were discovered in a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji. One body has been retrieved, while efforts to recover the remaining two are on hold due to bad weather. ( read original story ...)
Japan poised to take action as Yen tumbles against the dollar
The yen has weakened to 160.88 against the dollar, the lowest since 1986. Currency experts think if it keeps going to 165, the Bank of Japan will intervene. “Rapid, one-sided moves are undesirable. In particular, we’re deeply concerned about the effect ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese maker of Yamazaki, Hibiki whiskies sets up new India subsidiary
Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Suntory Group has a portfolio of popular whiskies such as Yamazaki and Hibiki, apart from American whiskies Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, canned ready ... ( read original story ...)
World’s Fastest Train Runs Into Trouble
A railway using the world's fastest train is undergoing construction between Tokyo and Nagoya, though environmental objections have stalled its arrival. ( read original story ...)
NewJeans fills Tokyo Dome with music, love and tears in less than two years since debut
The other members huddled to give the emotional member a hug. Related ArticleK-pop's Tokyo takeover: NewJeans and NCT descend on Japan's capital with pop-up storesNewJeans adds limited-view seats ... ( read original story ...)