MASON, Ohio — Australian Open semifinalist Hyeon Chung won the last five games to rally past Jack Sock 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday in the first round of the Western & Southern Open. Two-time Cincinnati s... ( read original story ...)
First Countries Report on Genetic Resources Use under Nagoya Protocol
Germany, Malta, and Qatar published their first reports on the use of genetic resources under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing. Afghanistan, Austria, Central African Republic, and Pal... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Don Quijote rides high on rule-breaking reputation
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote Holdings Co Ltd (7532.T) was once the industry’s enfant terrible, overturning standard retail practices with its cluttered and chaotic stores t... ( read original story ...)
Philippine Airlines to Launch Flights Between Manila and Sapporo, Japan
Philippine Airlines will launch flights between Manila and Sapporo, Japan on 10 September 2018. Sapporo, capital of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, is known for its world-famous beer, delici... ( read original story ...)
Japanese vending machine dispenses entire fresh-baked pizzas for under $12
A new vending machine in Hiroshima, Japan, called “Pizza Self,” gives you access to ... classic margherita for about $8.85 and four-cheese for $11.56, Sora News 24 reports. The entire process from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Akihito pushed imperial boundaries to reach out to Asia
Months later, Akihito told a news conference to mark his 82nd birthday: “I believe having thorough knowledge about the last war and deepening our thoughts about the war is most important for the futur... ( read original story ...)
“Japanese Satchmo” honoured in jazz birthplace of New Orleans
And the man now known as the "Japanese Satchmo" recently found out just how much he's revered by New Orleans' musical community during what could be his band's final gig in the city. Performing during ... ( read original story ...)