The prospect of her own child watching her play tennis one day has pregnant Naomi Osaka looking to the future. But here's how the athlete learned how to appreciate each moment and enjoy the ride. ( read original story ...)
UK, Japan sign ‘landmark’ defence pact to bolster economic security: Sunak
The United Kingdom and Japan signed a "landmark" defence agreement which will bolster economic security and reiterated their commitment to the Indo-Pacific, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said. Taking ... ( read original story ...)
GRAPHIC-Take Five: Much to say in Tokyo (and Davos)
Japan's central bank looks set to raise its inflation forecasts and debate further policy tweaks, just as business leaders and policymakers descend (in person this time) on the Swiss resort of Davos ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec core CPI tipped at 41-year-high 4.0%, twice BOJ’s 2% target – Reuters poll
People make their way at Ameyoko shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, May 20, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower on yen’s rise, BOJ speculation
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed lower Friday as slowing inflation in the U.S. sent the U.S. dollar lower versus the yen and sparked concerns the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may soon tighten its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan racks up new security deals with eyes on China
Space defence, US troop deployments and a "hugely significant" deal with Britain: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is collecting more than souvenirs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan To Start Releasing Treated Water From Fukushima This Year
Japan plans to start releasing more than a million tonnes of treated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean in 2023 AFP. Japan plans to start releasi ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka and Thailand sign MICE industry agreement
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (OCTB, President: Hiroshi Mizohata) and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) on December 19, 2022, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan agree to boost security cooperation amid China worries: Report
The United States and Japan plan to boost military and security cooperation as their top national security officials hold talks on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
China’s visa freeze disrupts Japanese, Korean business plans
On Wednesday, Chinese officials followed up by halting port visas and visa-free transit through China for Japanese and South Korean citizens. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin defended ... ( read original story ...)
Probability of ensuing megaquake after Nankai Trough tremor high: Japan research
If a Nankai Trough megaquake, likely to strike somewhere in the Pacific off areas from central to southwest Japan in the near future, occurs, ... ( read original story ...)
Now we know why Naomi Osaka is stepping away from tennis for 2023
For those who had questions about why Naomi Osaka dropped out of the Australian Open, or if she still cares about being a professional tennis player, you just got your answer.Osaka tweeted out a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces She Is Pregnant and Won’t Play in 2023
The tennis star, who withdrew from the Australian Open this week, posted a photo of an ultrasound on Instagram. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she’s pregnant, plans tennis return in 2024
Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced Wednesday. The former world No. 1 posted what she called “a little life update for 2023” on social media, ... ( read original story ...)
China visa freeze disrupts Japanese business plans
China's suspension of visas for visitors from Japan threatens to slow the recovery of business travel between the two countries, forcing some companies to make last-minute decisions on staffing and ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo owner jolts Japan with 40% wage hike
STORY: Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing just gave the Japanese business world a jolt. On Wednesday (January 11) it said it would raise wages by up to 40%. Analysts say that’s a clear sign that Japan’s rock ... ( read original story ...)