Tennis star Naomi Osaka has admitted she worried she wouldn't be a good mum but she was determined to swat away negative thoughts as if they were mosquitoes ( read original story ...)
Japan auto show returns, as industry faces EV turning point
Tokyo's auto show is back for the first time in four years and newly rebranded for the electric vehicle era, in a marketing overhaul that may be more reflective of industry aspirations than Japanese automakers' lagging battery-powered lineup. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Autumn Morning Chill: A Dance of Temperatures
As the first whispers of daylight appear over the horizon, Tokyo finds itself caught in the grip of an intensifying morning chill. The season's lowest temperature has been recorded in the city's bustling heart, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop on Bank of Japan policy shift speculation
Tokyo stocks fell Monday on selling fueled by speculation the Bank of Japan could further revise its ultraeasy monetary policy as wel ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida plans an income tax cut for households and corporate tax breaks
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he is preparing to take bold economic measures, including an income tax cut for households hit by inflation and tax breaks for companies to promote investment ( read original story ...)
Japan Begins Probe Into Google for Alleged Antitrust Violations
into whether Alphabet Inc.’s Google abuses its market position to block rival services, compounding scrutiny of the internet leader’s business practices across the globe. The country’s Fair Trade Commission has begun a probe centered on allegations ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks Shines as Nagoya Diamond Dolphins Dominate in B. League Victory
In an action-packed Sunday in the B. League, Ray Parks stole the show with an impressive performance for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins. Parks contributed 11 points, three rebounds, and seven assists as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Party Loses a Special Election in Blow to Kishida
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party lost a special election over the weekend and barely scraped out a victory in another, in a fresh setback for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, whose public support has sagged to its lowest since he took office. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Says She Had to Fight the ‘Thought That I Won’t Be a Good Mom’
Naomi Osaka, who welcomed her first baby in July, revealed in a candid new X post on Sunday that she had to fight the "thought that I won't be a good mom." ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Gets Candid About Her Insecurities On Motherhood
Osaka entered motherhood with the birth of her daughter this past July after first announcing her pregnancy in January. The athlete made the announcement by sharing a photo of a sonogram on Instagram ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Parallax Pulls the Trigger on Tokyo Festival and Market Double Shot
Chinese film sales company Parallax has two titles in the Tokyo festival and slate full of new talent in the TIFFCOM market. ( read original story ...)
The Japanese city that dominates street food – and no, it’s not Tokyo
Fukuoka, Japan’s sixth largest city by population, has more open-air food stalls than the rest of the country combined. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower after Wall St. falls
Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Monday, tracking declines on Wall Street late last week amid concern over the possible global economic impact of the Israel-Hamas war. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Fall On Middle East Worries
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Monday on investors fears that the Middle East crisis may d... Already a Barron's subscriber? Sign In An error has occurred, please try again later. ( read original story ...)
In Japan 1st, cash register-free ‘walk through’ food store to open in Yokohama
A store where customers can grab items and leave without the hassle of scanning items at a cash register will open in Yokohama on Oct. 27 in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reflects on life on 26th birthday, makes very honest parenthood admission
N aomi Osaka posted a message days after her 26th birthday, reflecting on her life and admitting that she still finds it surreal how far she has come in life and revealing that most recently she ... ( read original story ...)