U.S. Marines are delivering supplies to an island in the Philippines that’s been battered by monsoonal rains and landslides, the service said. ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto propels Yokohama B-Corsairs past Chiba in OT
Kai Sotto played an inspired ballgame as he posted a double-double to help the Yokohama B-Corsairs gut out a 90-85 overtime win against Chiba on Sunday in the 2023-2024 Japan B. League. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama submits commitment letter to SBTi
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that on January 30 it submitted a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the first step in gaining validation of science-based ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka optimistic despite string of defeats following return
Naomi Osaka may have lost three straight matches following her successful return from maternity break, but the former world number one said ahead of the Qatar Open that the only way was up from here. ( read original story ...)
“A Libra will emerge victorious,” Naomi Osaka predicts as she discusses her upcoming match against birthday twin Caroline Garcia in Doha.
Naomi Osaka’s return to the tennis court is not going as expected by fans. However, she understands that it will take time to regain her top form after a year-long break. To get back in shape, she is ... ( read original story ...)
Media: Japan to pledge $106 million for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Japan will pledge $106 million to support Ukraine’s reconstruction effort, including demining and rebuilding infrastructure, Kyodo News reported, citing its unnamed sources, on Feb. 11. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquakes death toll climbs to at least 48 as temblors continue rocking country’s west
Japan was hit by a series of earthquakes Monday that damaged homes, prompted tsunami warnings 00:33 Wajima, Japan — A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 48 people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stakes its future on climate innovation, such as clean hydrogen, to help Asia become greener
From turning recycled clothing into biofuel for cars, to using disposable diapers as a substitute for sand to make concrete, to vending machines that suck carbon dioxide from the air, Japan’s private ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival crowds recover to pre-pandemic level in 2024
The Sapporo Snow Festival drew 2.39 million visitors through Sunday, with an organizer saying attendance has recovered to pre-pandemic levels after the removal of coronavirus measures. It is the first ... ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto pumps career-best 26 points in Yokohama win
Kai Sotto pumped a career-best 26 points to steer Yokohama B-Corsairs to a 90-85 overtime win over the Chiba Jets in the Japan B.League at the Funabashi Arena on Sunday, February 11. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Explains Why She Loves To Invest In Women’s Sports
She's been doing it for much of her career, and many of her investments are tied to women's sports in one way or another. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Osaka detailed why she loves to invest ... ( read original story ...)
2054, Part V: From Tokyo With Love
Had this all been contrived? Had his life become a game in which everyone knew the rules but him?” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. ( read original story ...)
Japan earmarks US$300mil to fire up chip research at home
TOKYO: Japan will spend as much as 45 billion yen (US$300mil) to back a research group developing advanced chip technology, part of a national push to catch up in semiconductor manufacturing. ( read original story ...)
Crypto ads absent once again from Super Bowl 2024 due to drop in industry revenue
FOX Business has learned most major cryptocurrency firms will once again sit on the sidelines during the biggest marketing event of the year when the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs ...
Super Bowl Ads: Sweets Become This Year’s Crypto
Seemingly every year, a specific industry dominates the Super Bowl ad buzz, from the cryptocurrency exchanges that blanketed the game in 2022 to the dot-com outfits that were ubiquitous d ...
Asia markets poised for mixed open to start holiday-shortened week
Asia markets were headed for a mixed session Monday to start a holiday-shortened week for most markets, while China remains shut for the week.