The four-time Grand Slam champion has struggled to put together victories since she returned to the WTA Tour at Brisbane in January. ( read original story ...)
5.7-magnitude quake hits 57 km SSE of Koshima, Japan: USGS
NEW YORK, Sep. 13 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted 57 km SSE of Koshima, Japan at 23:03:41 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. ( read original story ...)
Japan August inflation seen accelerating, boosting case for BOJ rate hike: Reuters poll
Japan's consumer inflation rate likely picked up for the fourth straight month in August, a Reuters poll of 20 economists showed, tracking comfortably above the central bank's 2% target and keeping ...
Near-term IPO off the table says Philippines AirAsia CEO
The CEO of Philippines AirAsia (Z2, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) told journalists at an aviation forum this week that any IPO will not happen for several years.
Lifesaver: Tokyo woman credits survival in serious traffic accident to simple bike helmet
TOKYO -- "This is how I die."That's what a 38-year-old woman says she thought as she and her bicycle were struck by a car moving at about 50 kilometer･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan named the 2nd best country in the world
Japan has climbed from sixth place last year to the second spot in the 2024 Best Countries index due to its sweeping reforms following the COVID-19 pandemic. The index, compiled by the U.S. News & ... ( read original story ...)
Former world No. 1 Osaka announces split with coach
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka is parting ways with Belgian coach Wim Fissette, the former world number one said on Instagram on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Institutions quietly accumulate bitcoin as new crypto trends gain mainstream attention
With the rapid evolution of the cryptocurrency space, the focus is expanding from bitcoin to innovative technologies and projects poised to disrupt the industry.
Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professor
Dr. Tonya M. Evans discussed with Cointelegraph how the issue of crypto could potentially swing the election in battleground states.
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as yen strengthens; chip stocks limit losses
Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Friday after a stronger yen weighed on export-oriented stocks, while gains in chip-related stocks limited losses. The Nikkei fell 0.68 per cent to close at ...
Osaka’s Newest Hotel Has Private Ofuros, World-class Dining, and an Entire Floor Dedicated to Ryokan-style Rooms — and We Were Among the First to Visit
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is a one-of-a-kind stay in the iconic Japanese city. While most tourists flock to Tokyo, Osaka, the country's third-largest city, offers its own unique blend of modern urban ... ( read original story ...)
59% of Japan’s private universities miss quotas for new enrollment
TOKYO -- Nearly 60% of private four-year Japanese universities fell short of their quotas for newly enrolled students in 2024, the highest figure ever, as the nation's falling birth rate sparks a push ...
Researchers discover new target for treating heart failure: Protein kinase N
As society ages, the number of patients with heart failure is rapidly increasing. Excessive growth of fibrotic tissue in the heart, known as fibrosis, is associated with the progression of heart ... ( read original story ...)
Country Bear ‘Jingle Bell Jamboree’ Returns to Tokyo Disneyland After 5-Year Hiatus
The Country Bears are bringing the holiday cheer back to Tokyo Disney Resort with the return of the "Jingle Bell Jamboree" seasonal overlay. ( read original story ...)
Deep underground flooding beneath hot springs: A potential trigger for the 1995 Kobe earthquake
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have shown that the 1995 Kobe (Hyogo-ken Nanbu) earthquake, which struck southern Hyogo Prefecture, may have been triggered by deep underground flooding beneath Arima Hot Springs. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM hopeful Takaichi: time not right for BOJ to raise rates
Sanae Takaichi, one of the leading contenders to replace Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, said on Friday that the Bank of Japan should hold off on further interest rate hikes to keep the country ... ( read original story ...)