As Aug. 24 marks 15 years since a woman in central Japan was murdered by a group of men who met through an underground mobile phone site and ... ( read original story ...)
US Open Preview: Naomi Osaka vs. Danielle Collins Betting Odds and Match Preview
Naomi Osaka (No. 44 ranking) will meet Danielle Collins (No. 19) in the Round of 128 of the US Open on Monday, August 29.Osaka is the favorite (-180) in this match against the underdog Collins ... ( read original story ...)
Nick Kyrgios Says He Was “Really Struggling” With Mental Health Before He Met Naomi Osaka
Nick Kyrgios opened up about his mental health journey, crediting Naomi Osaka for inspiring him. Read more about their experience. ( read original story ...)
Japan: ‘Virtual Market 2022 Summer’ organised in Osaka
This is a virtual reality space in Japan Osaka city The town is famous for its architectural wonders like Tsutenkaku Tower and Shinsaibashi which are regular ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s sister admits tennis star ‘saved’ her life in touching tribute
Naomi Osaka’s sister, Mari, has thanked her for saving her life “in ways she doesn’t even know.” Mari is the older sister of the four-time Grand Slam champion and is a former professional tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka headlines as Pan Pacific Open returns after Covid
Home favourite Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo next month, organisers said on Friday, as the tournament returns for the first time since the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Swiatek: How Emma Raducanu’s US Open draw could shape up [view]
Emma Raducanu will begin her US Open title defence against world number 44 Alize Cornet. The veteran French star has won six WTA titles across her career and reached the Australian Open quarter-finals ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher amid caution ahead of Powell speech
Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday as a tech-led rally overnight on Wall Street lifted their Japanese peers but gains were capped ahe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA signs new LNG deal with Russia’s Sakhalin-2
Japan's JERA has signed a deal with thenew operator of the Sakhalin-2 energy project in Russia to maintain long-term deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG), a spokesperson for the country's biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Naomi Osaka headlines as Pan Pacific Open returns after Covid
Home favourite Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo next month, organisers said on Friday, as the tournament returns for the first time since the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 18,423 more coronavirus infections on Aug. 26
Japan's capital reported 18,423 COVID-19 cases on Aug. 26 after marking 23,129 the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced. ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $1.8 million on Abe’s funeral despite opposition
Japan will spend $1.83 million on a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe, the government said on Friday, despite growing opposition from a public angered by revelations of the ruling party ... ( read original story ...)
Record 176 people in Tokyo die of COVID in one week
A record 176 people in the Japanese capital died of COVID-19 in the week from Aug. 16 to 22, according to the metropolitan government. ( read original story ...)
Japan to pledge around $30 bln in African aid at conference – Sankei
Japan is set to promise some $30 billion in aid for African development at a conference to be held in Tunisia this weekend, the Sankei Shimbun daily reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output likely fell back into contraction in July
Japanese factories likely cut back output in July after the prior month's near double-digit surge, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as manufacturers struggled to shake off the drag from supply ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Revives Nuclear Power
Perhaps Tokyo’s decision will cause the Germans to rethink too. ( read original story ...)