Japan’s Nankai Trough has produced some of the country’s most destructive earthquakes, and the transcript says scientists expect another major event as tectonic pressure continues to build. Models ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s $5.6 billion business connection grabs attention as tennis star expands off-court empire
Naomi Osaka’s business empire continues to draw attention as the tennis superstar expands her influence beyond the court. Osaka has been involved in ventures spanning media, skincare, women’s soccer, ... ( read original story ...)
BOI hosts fifth Sri Lanka-Japan business committee meeting
Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has hosted the fifth working-level meeting of the Sri Lanka-Japan Business Environment Committee, providing a platform for Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s $5M business milestone comes as the tennis star builds a powerful empire beyond her tennis career
Naomi Osaka is building far beyond tennis. Her business portfolio includes Hana Kuma, KINLÒ, investments in women’s soccer and pickleball, and an earlier equity stake in BodyArmor. Now she is moving ... ( read original story ...)
AI chip demand powers Japan to fourth straight improving rating as rate-hike case builds
Japan semiconductor equipment economy powered a fourth consecutive Cabinet Office Improving rating September 7, 2026, as AI chip investment drove Tokyo Electron to record-breaking sales and pushed 57% ... ( read original story ...)
US Open: Naomi Osaka takes care of business against Elise Mertens while Iva Jovic edges out good friend Alex Eala in thriller
Naomi Osaka continued to impress with her style and staying power helping her battle past Elise Mertens to reach the fourth round; watch the US Open live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, stream ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff net worth in 2026: Career prize money, endorsements, business ventures, investments, lifestyle and financial comparison
Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are two of tennis’ most marketable stars in 2026, but they reached that status via different routes. Osaka has built a much wider business and branding empire alongside her ... ( read original story ...)
India and Japan swap young workers for expertise to meet each other’s needs
From stealth warship tech to a 500,000-strong talent exchange, Tokyo and New Delhi are pairing Japanese precision with Indian scale India's largest-ever business delegation, 200 executives strong, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s growing business empire: Everything she’s a part of
Naomi Osaka is building her legacy off the tennis court as well. ( read original story ...)
Osaka to tighten rules for private lodgings in wooden buildings over noise concerns
OSAKA -- The Osaka Municipal Government is set to submit a bill to revise a relevant ordinance to tighten its own regulations on private lodging busin･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan quake-hit community holds traditional festival in hope of lifting spirits
HIKAWA, Kumamoto -- A festival dedicated to praying for children's health and well-being was recently held in this town, which was hit by an earthquak･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out at earthquake-damaged Nippon Paper Plant in Kumamoto
KUMAMOTO – A fire broke out Thursday afternoon at a Nippon Paper Industries plant heavily damaged in a massive earthquake that rocked Kumamoto Prefecture in late July. ( read original story ...)
Weak yen, rising wages and global business: Maezawa Daniel on Japan’s changing economy
Japan's economy rarely produces a simple story. A weaker yen can raise import costs while increasing the yen value of ... ( read original story ...)
Fire erupts during demolition of quake-damaged chimney at paper factory in Japan
A fire broke out Thursday during the demolition of an earthquake-damaged chimney at a paper factory in Japan’s southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto. Footage on NHK national television showed an orange ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Federation wants wage hikes to take root across economy
TOKYO: The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, is expected to call for the recent strong momentum of wage hikes to take root further across the economy during next year's "shunto" spring ... ( read original story ...)
Japan services growth hits five-month high as domestic demand strengthens
Japan’s services activity accelerated in August, with the PMI rising to 52.5 as stronger domestic demand boosted new business, while persistent cost pressures kept expectations of another Bank of ... ( read original story ...)