Former world no. 1 Naomi Osaka will be back in action at the U.S. Open for the first time since 2022 when she faces Jelena Ostapenko in the opener on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Villaggio Italia opens in Tokyo,Italy concentrate – Andreoli
There will be over 40 events organised at the 'Villaggio Italia', set up in Tokyo after the Amerigo Vespucci's arrival in the bay of the Japanese capital, with an account of the excellence of our country: from the Venice Biennale to La Scala in Milan, ( read original story ...)
PICS: South African avocados welcomed in Japan as Minister Ronald Lamola secures diplomatic milestones in Tokyo
Dirco said South Africa’s economic diplomatic efforts continue to yield results in 2024, as evidenced by breakthroughs for the avocado sector, and opening of new markets including Japan and China. ( read original story ...)
Japan scrambles jets against China reconnaissance plane that breached airspace
Japan's defence ministry said it had scrambled jets against a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft that had breached its airspace for a few minutes on Monday morning. ( read original story ...)
2 dentists in Osaka Pref. referred to prosecutors over boy’s death after anesthesia
Two dentists at a clinic in Osaka Prefecture were referred to prosecutors on Aug. 26 for allegedly putting a patient with special needs into ... ( read original story ...)
Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City
Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen ( read original story ...)
2024 Tokyo Pro Supershow Bodybuilding Results
The results of the 2024 Tokyo Pro Supershow are here. The show, which invaded Tokyo, Japan on August 25, saw threats from the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions take part in a showdown for gold and invitations for the upcoming Mr. Olympia. ( read original story ...)
Jumbo Listings Set to Boost Japan’s Market as Sentiment Recovers
Two jumbo initial public offerings may roughly triple the amount of money raised in Japan’s stock market this year as sentiment bounces back from this month’s selloff.
Japan’s Kono Calls for Fiscal Discipline In Entering LDP Leadership Race
Former Foreign and Defense Minister Kono Taro became the third lawmaker to throw his hat in the ring for the leadership of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party with a call for the nation to restore ...
Japan’s Suntory aims for greater US canned cocktail market share, bets on spirits expertise
Japan's Suntory Holdings (SUNTH.UL) is betting on its spirits expertise to boost its share in the U.S. canned cocktails market, said a senior official from the drinks giant that aims to become the global leader in the sector by 2030. ( read original story ...)
Kioxia’s IPO expected to bring windfall for SK hynix: analysts
in the Japanese rival. With the aim for an October initial public offering, Kioxia is expected to achieve a market capitalization of over 1.5 trillion yen ($10.4 billion), marking the bourse's largest ...
81% concerned about major tremor after Japan’s Nankai Trough quake advisory: poll
TOKYO -- A total of 81% of respondents to a weekend Mainichi Shimbun opinion poll said they are concerned about a major earthquake after an advisory f ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls as yen firms, chip-related shares top losers
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Monday as a stronger yen weighed on investor sentiment, with heavyweight chip-related stocks leading the losses. The Nikkei was down 1% to 37,994.83, as of ...
Osaka back in US Open
For Naomi Osaka, returning to the U.S. Open is more about reliving childhood memories than revisiting her past successes, the Japanese player said on Saturday. Since resuming play after a 15-month ...
Japan’s July exports growth lags expectations
TOKYO: Japan’s exports rose at a slightly slower pace than expected ... Japanese exports rose 10.3% year-on-year in July, up for an eighth straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed, ...
Hello Kitty is opening a café in Tokyo for her 50th anniversary
Tokyo's Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe will take over Box Cafe & Space in Shibuya 109 from September 13 to October 27. Reservations are now open and can be made online for a fee of ¥600. For more ... ( read original story ...)