Azabudai Hills, a $4 billion, 20-acre complex in central Tokyo that was 35 years in the making, finally opened its doors. ( read original story ...)
Swiatek and Osaka set for intriguing meeting – day four preview
Two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek faces Naomi Osaka in the French Open second round on Wednesday, with Carlos Alcaraz also in action. ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks, Nagoya negotiate contract extension
This time, it’s Bobby Ray Parks Jr. who could be departing Nagoya after the club announced that his contract with the Diamond Dolphins has expired. But the contract expiration doesn’t completely spell ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Andreescu to start grass-court season in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more info. WTA Staff Former No.1 Naomi Osaka is set to begin her grass-court season next month at the Libema Open, a WTA 250 event played in 's-Hertogenbosch ... ( read original story ...)
Ada Infrastructure Accelerates Tokyo Expansion with Groundbreaking of Second Building on the Tokyo West 1 Data Center Campus
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ada Infrastructure, GLP Capital Partner's leading global data center platform, announced the groundbreaking of its second building on the Tokyo West 1 ... ( read original story ...)
A robot will soon try to remove melted nuclear fuel from Japan’s destroyed Fukushima reactor
The operator of Japan’s destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has demonstrated how a remote-controlled robot would retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from one of three damaged reactors later this year. ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Andreescu set to begin grass-court season in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Naomi Osaka and Bianca Andreescu are headed to the grass at the Autotron 's-Hertogenbosch for the Libema Open, a WTA 250 event that kicks off right after Roland Garros. ( read original story ...)
Robot will try to remove melted nuclear fuel from Japan’s destroyed Fukushima reactor
The operator of Japan’s destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has demonstrated how a remote-controlled robot would retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from one of three damaged reactors ... ( read original story ...)
Holes discovered in giant screen built to prevent tourists from snapping photos of Japan’s Mount Fuji
A Japanese town known for its views of Mount Fuji installed a large black screen to deter overcrowding and photo-taking tourists, but officials found holes in the screen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yen Falls to Weakest in Almost 16 Years Versus Pound
The yen slumped to its weakest level in almost 16 years against the British pound, renewing concern over a currency depreciation that has dogged policymakers this year. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota announces ‘an engine born’ with biofuel despite global push for battery electric cars
An engine reborn.” That's how Japanese automaker Toyota introduced plans to cast a futuristic spin on the traditional internal combustion engine. During a three-hour presentation at a Tokyo hall ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues North Korea Missile Alert: ‘Take Refuge’
Japan has warned citizens in the Okinawa region of a possible North Korean missile launch. A statement released by the Prime Minister's Office said: "A missile appears to have been launched from North ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns residents to take cover from North Korean missile threat
The Japanese government issued an emergency warning on Monday for residents in the south to take cover from the possible threat of a North Korean missile. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for stealing sodium cyanide from Osaka lab
The suspect has admitted to the allegations against him, saying that he stole the poisonous compound to kill his father. ( read original story ...)
Alcaraz eases injury fears with dominant Roland Garros display, Osaka battles on
Carlos Alcaraz eased into the second round of the French Open after shrugging off pre-tournament concerns about his forearm while fellow seeds Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz advanced with hard-fought wins as the Grand Slam began on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close mixed on rising interest rates, positive U.S. futures
The Nikkei index was mostly in negative territory as the continued rise in the benchmark government bond yield fueled concerns over higher borrowing costs. But sentiment was supported by rising U.S. ( read original story ...)