Many people are deeply perturbed with tennis player Naomi Osaka. How had she the gall to refuse time with the press when that was part of the contract with the French Open? Why wasn’t she performing ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Withdrawal From the French Open Raises a Question Every Leader Must Be Prepared to Answer
Citing mental health concerns, tennis superstar Naomi Osaka refused to attend post-press conferences. If you ran the French Open, what would you have done? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector shrinks for 16th month as health crisis hits demand
Japan's services sector activity contracted for the 16th consecutive month in May as an extension of coronavirus emergency curbs at home and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka serves and aces press conferences. But why we do we even bother with them?
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has forced a conversation about press conferences. If they're just 'television images but not news', why have them at all? ( read original story ...)
Chris Jones: Naomi Osaka’s protest will succeed — because celebrity is changing fast
One night before the pandemic, I watched a famous Broadway star generously spend a half-hour or so greeting fans outside the theater. As we stood on the sidewalk, I remarked upon the warm post-show ... ( read original story ...)
UAE, Japan to launch business council
The UAE and Japan are looking to put together a business council. During the virtual meeting between Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Hiroshi Kajiyama, Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Anti-Fossil Fuel Approach Will Compromise Its Energy Security
For many of us here in Asia, Japan has set an economic standard that others strive to achieve. Besides, Japan is one of the active funders of developmental projects across the emerging countries in ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.1 just reported 28 km northeast of Nanao, Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred only 10 minutes ago 28 km northeast of Nanao, Japan, Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) r ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Tokyo nightlife bustles despite virus emergency
COVID-19 cases are still high and hospitals remain under strain despite a state of emergency as Japan on Thursday marks 50 days before the start of the Tokyo Olympics. But the city's nightlife ... ( read original story ...)
InnovationRx: 50 Over 50; Plus Covid Clouds The Tokyo Olympics
T oday Forbes unveiled its inaugural 50 Over 50 List highlighting the women who are proving that success has no age limit. The list was filled with top-notch health industry leaders including Katalin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector shrinks for 16th straight month as health crisis hits demand
The final au Jibun Bank Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index slumped to a seasonally adjusted 46.5, down 3 points from the prior month's final level. ( read original story ...)
An Artisan Well Versed in the Tradition of Japanese Brush Making
Chiyomi Tanaka is one of seven remaining shokunin crafting Nara fude, brushes with over 1,300 years of history, in the old capital of Japan.Credit...Shina Peng Supported by By Hannah Kirshner Among ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Services PMI Sinks To 46.5 In May – Jibun
The services sector in Japan continued to contract in May, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
Press gang: Osaka withdrawal puts spotlight on media mandate
The waves of anxiety Naomi Osaka described before heading into a post-match press conference might be familiar to French Open finalist Sofia Kenin, whose gut-wrenching exit from the Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top regional bank Resona to deploy $92 bln for sustainable finance by 2030
Japan's top regional bank Resona Holdings will deploy 10 trillion yen ($92 billion) for sustainable finance by 2030, its president said, as it seeks alternative revenue sources in a country facing low ... ( read original story ...)
Sweetgreen stands behind investor-ambassador Osaka
Less than a month after announcing the fast casual’s partnership with tennis star Naomi Osaka, the athlete withdrew from the French Open ... ( read original story ...)