Four players remain. Who’s best positioned to win Montreal? We take a closer look at the matchups and momentum heading into the semifinals. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Clara Tauson spring upsets to reach Montreal semifinals
Not even the greatest women's tennis aficionados could have predicted this final four at the National Bank Open in Montreal. On Tuesday, unseeded Naomi Osaka of Japan and No. ( read original story ...)
Osaka to face Tauson in WTA Canadian Open semis
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Canadian Open on Tuesday with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-2 triumph over 10th seed Elina Svitolina. Osaka, chasing her first ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka powers into semifinals in Montreal, will face Clara Tauson
Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No. 10 seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday night. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shifting Priorities in Its Nuclear Policy
Japan’s identity as a country affected by atomic bombings appears to be changing to an emphasis on deterrence under the U.S. nuclear umbrella. ( read original story ...)
This Tokyo bar was just named a must-visit by Time Out Worldwide
Looking for an incredible place to drink in the capital? This Tokyo bar takes sixth place in Time Out’s global ranking of the world’s best drinking dens ( read original story ...)
Japan sets record high temperatures prompting worries over rice crops
Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius (107.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, prompting the government to advise residents to stay indoors and promise steps to ease weather-related damage to rice crops. ( read original story ...)
World marks 80 years since US dropped atomic bomb on Japan as global powers still trade nuclear threats
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the first use of a nuclear weapon on the Japanese city of Hiroshima near the end of World War II, the planet is closer to seeing them used again than it has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s real wage falls for sixth straight month in June
Japan's real wages fell in June for the sixth consecutive month as inflation continued to outpace pay growth, government data showed on Wednesday, raising concerns about consumption-led recovery in ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Teruaki Sato belts 28th homer as Tigers become 1st to 60 wins
The Hanshin Tigers became the first Nippon Professional Baseball team to reach 60 wins Tuesday after Teruaki Sato's 28th home run li ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Exchange Could Bring Crypto Futures and Options to Japanese Markets Soon
Japan's Osaka Exchange is exploring crypto derivatives trading, exploring futures and options products, while also considering a crypto-related ETF launch.
Foreign buyers return to Japan even after $670 billion selloff
A year after the yen’s sudden rebound rattled markets, Japanese stocks are now steady. They’ve been supported by clearer BOJ guidance, corporate reforms, and ...
SEC has a shocking update for crypto industry
Certain liquid staking activities associated with protocol staking do not constitute the sale of securities, the SEC said.
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Japan’s 5 largest banking groups post 2.7% profit gains for April-June
The increase is partly due to growth in profits from the banking groups' lending operations reflecting the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes.
Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou opens up on recent split with Naomi Osaka
Just over a week ago, before the start of the Canadian Open, it was announced Naomi Osaka split with tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, ending their 10-month partnership. ( read original story ...)