Naomi Osaka returned to competitive play about a month ago following a year-long break due to her maternity leave. Her most recent match was against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open 2024, where she was defeated by a previous winner of the WTA Finals. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s alarming lack of tournament wins is one of the great mysteries of tennis
Osaka’s performance in her opening round match against Danielle Collins in Abu Dhabi was something of a concern as she appeared to lose interest in the contest after losing the ( read original story ...)
World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC to open second Japan factory with backing from Sony, Toyota
The expansion of TSMC's operations in Japan highlights the Japanese government's push to onshore manufacturing of semiconductors. ( read original story ...)
Miss Japan was forced to give up the crown. The reason is bizarre
Karolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born winner of last month's Miss Japan, has renounced her crown after a local magazine exposed her affair with a married man. She had earlier caused controversy by becomin ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka bagelled by Danielle Collins as Abu Dhabi Open defeat proves rival correct
Naomi Osaka suffered her third loss in a row as she crashed out in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion continued her comeback at the WTA 500 event but it was a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals ‘turning point’ side hustles that ‘reminded me I don’t only have to rely on tennis’
NAOMI OSAKA has revealed how her side hustles reminded her she does not “have to rely on tennis” to earn a living. The 26-year-old superstar is among one of the highest-paid female ... ( read original story ...)
“It’s going to be challenging,” Elena Rybakina expresses her honest thoughts about Naomi Osaka’s second return to Abu Dhabi this year.
Naomi Osaka is set to compete in the 2024 Abu Dhabi Open. As an unseeded player, she has been given a challenging draw and may potentially face the top seed, Elena Rybakina, in the second round if she ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC to Build Second Japan Chip Factory, Raising Investment to $20 Billion
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC said on Tuesday it will build a second Japanese plant to begin operation by the end of 2027, bringing total investment in its Japan venture to more than $20 ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine-born Miss Japan returns title after revelations about affair
Karolina Shiino had already caused controversy when she became first European-born woman to win title ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian-born Miss Japan gives up her title after an article about her affair with a married man
The Ukrainian-born winner of this year’s Miss Japan beauty pageant says she has renounced her title after a magazine published an article about her affair with a married man. ( read original story ...)
Karolina Shiino: Ukraine-born Miss Japan gives up crown following affair
The Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan beauty pageant has given up her crown after a tabloid report revealed her affair with a married man. Karolina Shiino, 26, was crowned Miss Japan two weeks ago ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian-born Miss Japan relinquishes crown following alleged affair
Model Karolina Shiino, who sparked debate in Japan by winning a national beauty pageant, has relinquished her title just two weeks after being crowned. ( read original story ...)
Japan game maker Nintendo reports solid profit on a jump in Super Mario sales
Nintendo has reported healthy sales and profits on the back of the hit “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” game, prompting the Japanese video game maker to raise its full fiscal year forecasts. ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Sapporo Snow Festival
The Sapporo Snow Festival started on February 4 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Five large snow statues taller than 10 meters of manga characters and others are ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber now applying its proprietary “E+” mark on truck and bus tires
Yokohama Rubber is applying its “E+” mark only to its tires that feature technologies that meet the unique needs of electrified vehicles. For example, the tires must have the strength to withstand the ... ( read original story ...)
“I am aware of my abilities,” Naomi Osaka expresses self-assurance as she is driven to compete against Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.
Naomi Osaka’s return to the tennis court has been inconsistent thus far. The Japanese tennis star was once a dominant force in the WTA tour, regularly clinching titles and striking fear into her ... ( read original story ...)