Japan's Finance Ministry says the combined ordinary profit of Japanese manufacturers dropped 11.5 percent in the April-to-June period from a year earlier. The decline came as automakers were hit hard ... ( read original story ...)
Suntory CEO Niinami submits resignation after cannabis-related police probe, Tokyo newspaper says
Suntory Holdings CEO and Chairman Takeshi Niinami has tendered his resignation following a police investigation into whether he violated the law prohibiting possession of cannabis, the Tokyo Shimbun ... ( read original story ...)
More local cities support idea of a casino resort in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture
Two major cities in Hokkaido prefecture (pictured), in Japan, have shown support to the idea of the prefecture hosting an integrated resort (IR) with a casino. The Hokkaido prefecture launched last ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Kotoshoho jumps 10 ranks for Autumn meet, eyes ‘sanyaku’ promotion
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament winner Kotoshoho vowed to keep rising after jumping 10 places in the latest rankings released Monday, se ... ( read original story ...)
Musk backs Japan’s anti-immigrant rally amid foreigner fears over ‘Japanese first’ policy
The Tesla and SpaceX chief and former Trump adviser has been known to back far-right parties in other countries in the past. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the U.S. Open in rematch of 2019 final
“I’m a little sensitive and I don’t want to cry, but honestly, I just had so much fun out here," said Osaka, who first played Gauff back at the 2019 U.S. Open, also in Ashe, and won that one, too. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Beats Gauff, Updated US Open Women’s Tennis Bracket After Monday Results
Naomi Osaka vs. Coco Gauff was the headliner matchup for the women's draw during the Round of 16. Osaka removed most of the drama rather quickly, however. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at US Open, advancing to first slam quarterfinal since 2021 Australian Open
It was refreshing to see Osaka playing so well and so carefree, especially given her struggles since the heights she reached from 2018-21. At the 2021 French Open, Osaka said she ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka pounces on Gauff’s uncertainty in US Open win
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka earns her most impressive win since returning to the tour by knocking out third seed Coco Gauff. ( read original story ...)
No. 23 Naomi Osaka upsets No. 3 Coco Gauff to reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
In the most anticipated matchup of the U.S. Open so far, No. 23 Osaka defeated No. 3 Gauff in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals on Monday. ( read original story ...)
US Open: Naomi Osaka ousts Coco Gauff to secure first Slam quarterfinal as a mom
Naomi Osaka hit a new plateau in her comeback from maternity leave at the 2025 US Open, stunning Coco Gauff, 6-3, 6-2 in a fourth-round battle of former champions on Monday. Making her eighth major ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka finds best level to defeat Gauff at US Open
Naomi Osaka has reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time since winning the Australian Open in 2021 [Getty Images] Jonathan Jurejko - BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Flushing ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka dominates Coco Gauff in US Open statement
In the highly-anticipated battle of past US Open champions, it was Naomi Osaka who showed the form that brought her to the top of the sport. ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff plays a stress-free match at the US Open and will play Naomi Osaka next
With her work-in-progress serve looking the best it has so far in this trip to Flushing Meadows, the No. 3-seeded Gauff turned in by far her most solid — and stress-free — performance Saturday, ... ( read original story ...)
GaN-based e-Beam Inspection and Metrology Co-developed by Startup Photo electron Soul Inc. and Nagoya University Will be Evaluated by Kioxia, a Leading Flash Memory Producer
It was announced today that GaN (Gallium Nitride)-based e-Beam inspection and metrology for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, jointly developed by Nagoya University startup Photo electron Soul Inc ... ( read original story ...)
Forgotten former Pirates reliever hits the first pitcher home run we’ve seen in ages
It's been nearly four years since we last saw a pitcher not named Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in an MLB game. Logan Webb's two-run shot in the San Francisco G ... ( read original story ...)