Naomi Osaka said she was “trying not to be too hard” on herself after losing to Elise Mertens in the third round at Indian Wells. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka knocked out of BNP Paribas Open in third round
Elise Mertens, who has won a pair of doubles titles at Indian Wells, advances to the fourth round for the first time in the singles competition ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka takes heart in fighting spirit despite Indian Wells defeat
The 2018 champion smiled through tears after exiting in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open against Elise Mertens. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka v Elise Mertens | BNP Paribas Open | Day 6 Highlights | WTA 1000
Highlights of the third round match between Naomi Osaka and Elise Mertens on Day 6 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. ( read original story ...)
UN nuclear chief visits Japan to examine Fukushima wastewater release and talk atomic cooperation
The head of the United Nations’ atomic agency is in Japan to examine discharges of treated radioactive wastewater from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and to discuss further ... ( read original story ...)
Cat falls into toxic chemical tank in Japan and escapes, sparking health scare
The cat was captured on security cameras entering the Nomura Plating factory, and could have climbed onto a sheet covering a tank of hexavalent chromium before falling in Residents have been warned ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rise 3% to lead gains in Asia; Nikkei extends slide
Japan's corporate inflation rate for February rose to 0.6%, beating the 0.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters and climbing from January's figure of 0.2%.
Japan’s Nikkei slips as traders weigh US CPI, expected BOJ pivot
The Nikkei closed 0.1% lower at 38,797.51, rebounding from broad losses in the morning session as dip-buying took hold, but was unable to finish in positive territory.
Japan’s Short-Term Rates Are Liable to Roil Wider Debt Market
The Bank of Japan exiting its negative interest rate regime risks causing a bigger-than-expected jump in short-term borrowing costs that would reverberate across the nation’s bond-yield curve.
Two New Zealanders die in avalanche in Japan
Two people from New Zealand died in an avalanche in Mount Yotei in Japan on Monday, police said. A third person, also caught in the avalanche, sustained a shoulder injury. Police in Japan confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end slightly down as losses trimmed by exporters’ rise
Tokyo stocks ended slightly down Tuesday, with buybacks of exporters on the back of a weaker yen offsetting most of the earlier losse ... ( read original story ...)
Historic second Oscars win for Miyazaki sparks celebration in Japan as Asian talent increasingly recognized
Fans and artists across Japan have been toasting a night of international success for the country’s film industry, after anime maestro Hayao Miyazaki picked up a historic second Oscar while the famed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 13 years since Fukushima, vows to keep rebuilding
The 9.0 magnitude quake and tsunami that ravaged parts of Japan’s northeastern coast on March 11, 2011 killed about 20,000 people and drove thousands from their homes in the prefectures of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Gets Blamed for a Real-Life Currency Crisis
Nigeria held two Binance senior employees, an American and a British-Kenyan national, and accused the crypto exchange of undermining the nation’s currency.
Bank of Japan chief Ueda slightly tones down optimism on economy
BANK of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the economy was recovering but also showing some signs of weakness, offering a slightly bleaker assessment than in January in a nod to a recent batch ...
Bank of Japan considering March hike with outcome too close to call, sources say
A final decision will be made after officials see the initial tally from spring wage talks due Friday, according to the people. A strong result could create the final push for a rate increase in March ...