After falling to Karolína Muchová on Thursday, Aug. 29, in the second round of the U.S. Open, Osaka revealed during a press conference after the match that she was "really disappointed. She described losing to Muchová as feeling like her "heart dies every time I lose," per Sports Illustrated . ( read original story ...)
Japan defeats USA to win wheelchair rugby gold at Paris Paralympics
Japan won gold by defeating Team USA 48-41 in the wheelchair rugby final at the 2024 Paralympics on Monday. The victory sealed Japan’s first-ever gold in the popular event. The Japanese players and ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly storm moves across Japan as officials warn of torrential rains in major cities
Tropical Storm Shanshan slowly made its way into central Japan Saturday, halting trains and leaving underground passages brimming with water as officials warned of torrential rains in major cities, ... ( read original story ...)
NewsBriefs – Metaplanet partners with SBI for Bitcoin custody and trading in Japan
Metaplanet, a Bitcoin investment firm, has partnered with SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of Japan's SBI, for Bitcoin trading and custody ...
SBI Group’s Crypto Subsidiary Partners with Japanese Investor Metaplanet for Bitcoin Strategy
In a strategic move, SBI Group's crypto exchange subsidiary, SBI VC Trade, has announced a partnership with the Japanese investment firm Metaplanet.
Empyrion Digital expands regional footprint with Tokyo entry
By strategically leveraging our local partner's network in Japan, the JP1 Tokyo data centre will be built in a network-dense location that meets the stringent requirements of our clients in terms of ...
Naomi Osaka reveals the ‘magical’ inspiration behind her US Open looks
Naomi Osaka made a powerful return to the U.S. Open on Aug. 27, dazzling tennis fans and fashionistas alike. Osaka, 26, wore a custom white-and-green Nike outfit — complete with ruffles and a giant green bow — designed by Yoon Ahn for her first-round ... ( read original story ...)
LOOK: Naomi Osaka serves stylish looks as she returns to the US Open
Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka returned to the US Open in style in New York, rocking stylish Nike sets. The 26-year-old donned a black and white Nike tutu skirt and a leather jacket with a dramatic bow, designed by Yoon Ambush. ( read original story ...)
‘After Tokyo, Paris gold feels so good’ – Fortune
Sabrina Fortune says winning Paris Paralympics shot put gold with a new world record for her maiden Games title "felt so good" after disappointment in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Top Crypto Performers September 2 – Helium, Uniswap, MANTRA
As major cryptos recover on Monday following a dip over the weekend to fresh multi-week lows, traders are hunting for top crypto performers today in the ...
Conflict-Of-Interest Issues Raised Over Donald Trump And Sons’ Crypto Venture As Dad Plugs Industry
Ethics experts are warning about conflict-of-interest issues raised by a hazy new cryptocurrency venture being launched by Donald Trump's sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr.
VentureTECH joins hands with Tokyo Stock Exchange to drive Asian companies IPO
in Japan. "This hub provides extensive support in business development, fundraising and IPO preparations, with the goal of increasing the number of cross-border listings on the TSE. Through this ...
Heavy storm moves across Japan as officials warn major cities of torrential rains and mudslides
Tropical Storm Shanshan slowly made its way into central Japan Saturday, halting trains and leaving underground passages brimming with water as officials warned of torrential rains in major cities, including Osaka and Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tragedy: Teen Suicides In Yokohama Results In Double Fatality
A tragic incident in Yokohama, Japan, has left two people dead after a 17-year-old high school student jumped from a shopping center, fatally striking a pedestrian below. The shocking event occurred ... ( read original story ...)
Food Innovators Holdings lodges preliminary document for Catalist IPO
given the rise in tourism and global affinity for Japanese culture, among other factors. With the initial public offering (IPO), FIH plans to expand its food retail business by collaborating with Japanese restaurant operators. It also plans to use the net ...
Japan’s August manufacturing PMI remains in contraction, softer than initially thought
The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI was revised upward to 49.8 in August 2024 from flash data of 49.5, higher than July's reading of 49.1, indicating that factory activity moved closer to stabilization as output grew for the second time in three ...