Naomi Osaka said she had felt "ungrateful" at times over the last year for not fully appreciating her life as one of the world's top tennis players. ( read original story ...)
Filipino Olympian Gifted With Roasted Chicken Business For 1992 Bronze Medal Finish
Roel Velasco receives his own business as a reward for the Philippines' great boxing performance in Tokyo Two other former Olympians from the Philippines received compensation for their contributions ... ( read original story ...)
Japan extends virus emergency to Sept. 12, adds 7 more prefectures
Japan is set to decide to extend a COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and five other prefectures through Sept. 12 and add seven more prefectures as the resurgence of infections increasingly puts a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s SC Capital set sights on hard-hit Japanese hotels with $550 mln fund
Singapore's SC Capital Partners aims to raise around $550 million for a new fund targeting hard-hit Japanese hotels, its chairman told Reuters, betting tourism will come back strongly once the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: WeThe15 campaign aims to tackle discrimination faced by 1.2 billion disabled people worldwide
A new campaign, led by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), called WeThe15, is aiming to become the biggest ever human rights movement to represent the world's 1.2 billion people with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Last Whaling Mother Ship May Cost Too Much to Replace
Anti-whaling activists are pleased that Japan's last whaling mothership operator is ordering a replacement vessel - not because they expect it to succeed, but because they believe that the cost and ... ( read original story ...)
Andre De Grasse on ‘finally’ winning gold, Usain Bolt, and the future of small-business owners
Andre De Grasse reflects on his first Olympic gold medal, after feeling like he "always came up a little bit short." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks rebound on bargain buying
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 161.44 points, or 0.59%, to 27,585.91. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 8.34 points, or 0. ( read original story ...)
More rain, disaster warnings in Japan as death toll rises to 8
TOKYO. KAZINFORM - Japan's weather agency warned Wednesday of the risk of further flooding, swollen rivers and mudslides across wide areas of the country as heavy rain from last week could continue ... ( read original story ...)
PM Suga urges business lobby to promote ‘telework’ trend
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday urged Japan Business Federation to switch to telework or work from home to reduce the number of commuters ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei snaps losing streak to end higher
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index snapped its four-day losing streak to close higher today, supported by gains in other Asian shares. The Nikkei 225 index gained 0.59 per cent, or 161.44 points, to end ... ( read original story ...)
PM Suga asks business lobby to reduce commuters amid virus resurgence
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked Japan's largest business lobby Wednesday to help reduce the number of commuters through telework ... ( read original story ...)
Winning Sales Teams of Global Corporations in Japan Use a Consistent Sales Methodology to …
When looking to accelerate revenue growth and compete effectively in the global market, high-performing, enterprise sales teams choose a simple sales methodology that all customer-facing employees in ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from COVID-19: Japan strengthens food security measures to prevent shortages in a crisis
The Japanese government is seeking to strengthen its food security measures in the wake of COVID-19 supply constraints to prevent product shortages in a future crisis. ( read original story ...)
Osaka races Tokyo to open Japan’s first Waldorf Astoria
A group of Japanese companies looks to build a luxury Waldorf Astoria hotel as a main attraction in an urban redevelopment project in Osaka, a city short on top-class accommodations. Mitsubishi Estate ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Designs Sustainable Levi’s Collaboration That Pays Homage to Her Japanese Heritage
Naomi Osaka is building her fashion empire. The tennis pro just announced her latest collaboration — a limited-edition womenswear line in partnership with Levi's — that pays homage to her Japanese ... ( read original story ...)