As we mark one week to go to the fourth edition of the IAAF World Relays, we look at a quintet of factors which will make next weekend’s edition in Yokohama (11-12 May) a sure fire winner. To improve ... ( read original story ...)
Japan resident Sanjeev Sinha helps in global awareness of Japanese culture
Japanese lacquerware, paintings ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe: Agree with Trump that North Korea must denuclearize
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed completely on the need for North Korea to promptly denuclearize. "Regarding our response to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke cannabis store opens on Yonge Street
Toronto’s fourth retail cannabis dispensary, Tokyo Smoke, opened Monday morning in the former HMV store near Yonge-Dundas Square. Jamie Mauracher reports. ( read original story ...)
Osaka ‘comfortable on clay’ in Madrid opener, Kyrgios exits
Osaka looked set for a more comfortable passage after a dominant ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka creates Nike history with first ever three-patch outfit
While the financial terms of the Nike deal have never been confirmed by either party, reports at the time claimed the 21-year-old star will earn more than $12 million ($US8.5) per year. It has now ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Set for Golden Week Hangover as Trade War Roils Markets
(Bloomberg) -- Stock traders in Japan are set for a difficult return to work after the longest market holiday since World War II. Japanese markets reopen Tuesday after an extended “Golden Week” ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins Madrid opener, Muguruza loses in 1st round
MADRID (AP) -- Naomi Osaka won her opening match at the Madrid Open, Caroline Wozniacki withdrew due to injury and Garbine Muguruza was upset by Petra Martic in straight sets on Sunday. Top-ranked ... ( read original story ...)
New Life in Old Tokyo: The ParkOne’s Monzen-Nakacho
Most of Tokyo's urban regeneration is focused on expanding the central business districts surrounding the city's busiest train stations, but the hectic pace of life and sensory overload of Shibuya and ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi plans $1.4 billion rescue for plant engineering firm Chiyoda: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp ... betting on a turnaround fueled by greater LNG demand, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday. Chiyoda, one of the world’s leading ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam to further strengthen defence cooperation
Japan is promoting bilateral and multilateral defence cooperation with the Southeast Asian countries under its defence guidelines to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region. (This story ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins, Muguruza loses in Madrid
MADRID — Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep won their opening matches at the Madrid Open, while Garbiñe Muguruza was upset by Petra Martic of Croatia on Sunday. The top-ranked Osaka, the reigning U.S. Open ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks to boost fight against money laundering
The Financial Services Agency will keep all financial institutions and other businesses informed of the need to urge foreign students and workers in Japan to close their bank accounts in the nation ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka plays through pain, beats Cibulkova in Madrid
Osaka has struggled since splitting with her ... Download The Times of India News App for Latest Sports News. ( read original story ...)
Not much pain in abs is a good sign, says victorious Naomi Osaka
MADRID – Naomi Osaka eased concerns about her form and fitness by coming through a tricky first round against Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday at the Madrid Open. Osaka has struggled since splitting with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles past Cibulkova in Madrid
Naomi Osaka overcame the stern challenge of Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open. The world number one recovered from a break down in each set to prevail 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)