Naomi Osaka was greeted by some cheers when she walked onto the court, then got significantly louder ones when her work for the day was done. Maybe the comforts of home helped. ( read original story ...)
Osaka soaks up Miami cheers after Indian Wells jeers
Naomi Osaka was cheered on to a 6-3 6-4 first-round win over Australia's Astra Sharma at the Miami Open on Wednesday, still stung by the heckling she received in a second round loss at Indian Wells. ( read original story ...)
Osaka eases through in Miami
Naomi Osaka regained her composure and breezed into the second round of the Miami Open on Wednesday with a comprehensive straight sets win over Australian Astra Sharma. The Japanese star endured a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka defeats Sharma in Miami, sets up clash with Kerber
Former World No.1 Naomi Osaka advanced past Astra Sharma in straight sets in the first round of the Miami Open, while 16-year-old wildcard Linda Fruhvirtova claimed her first WTA 1000 victory over ... ( read original story ...)
Court in Japan rejects claim by people lured to North Korea ‘paradise on Earth’
Plaintiffs say they endured decades of abuse after resettlement campaign in which Tokyo colluded ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Scrambles to Avoid Tokyo Blackout After Earthquake Tests Grid
Japan is scrambling to keep the lights on in Tokyo today, as freezing temperatures and power plant outages following a strong earthquake last week put the nation's capital at risk of blackouts, the ... ( read original story ...)
YOKOHAMA City：Online seminar for German companies – YOKOHAMA, THE FUTURE MOBILITY HUB- (German-Japanese simultaneous interpretation)
Our E-mail newsletter introduces the latest investment environment information and the trends of foreign companies supported by JETRO. It includes information about seminars by lo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court rejects case over N Korea repatriation program
A Tokyo court cited a statute of limitations on Wednesday in rejecting a suit filed by five people seeking North Korea's responsibility over abuses they said they suffered for decades when they were ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Fashion Week shines a light on homegrown talent
After successive seasons of canceled shows and virtual presentations, a largely in-person Tokyo Fashion Week returned in a blur of technicolor palettes, digital innovation and sculptural runway ... ( read original story ...)
Zelenskiy calls on Japan to impose trade embargo on Russian goods
The Ukrainian president thanked Japan for ‘leading the way’ in virtual address to MPs ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to stop tire production in Russia over problems buying raw materials
Japan's Yokohama Rubber Company will gradually halt production at its Russian subsidiary LLC Yokohama R.P.Z., located in the Lipetsk special economic zone, the tire company said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
‘Taiwan is not Japan’s business.’ Chinese FM protests Abe’s call with Tsai Ing-wen
Some politicians in Japan are openly colluding with Taiwan secessionists and pointing fingers at the Taiwan question, which China is firmly opposed to and strongly dissatisfied with, Chinese Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Billions in stolen crypto. Oligarchs’ illicit assets. Financial crime is more complex than ever — and investigators say they need help to keep up
The IRS criminal investigation unit is tasked with rooting out financial crimes – from Russian oligarchs attempting to evade sanctions to tax fraud – in an ever-developing global financial system. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Digital Asset Funds – An Easy Way Into Crypto Investing For Family Offices?
There’s more to crypto investing than simply buying coins and for family offices considering this move numerous yield opportunities and strategies exist. ( read original story ...)
How a Hot Crypto Company Timed its IPO to Perfection
The avoid things like setting the IPO price, leaving money on the table and closing below the offering price (breaking). But what a difference a year (almost) can make. Take Coinbase (COIN) , for ... ( read original story ...)
‘Disturbing and heartbreaking’ – Chris Evert on hecklers in tennis and ‘bright light’ Naomi Osaka
Eurosport expert Chris Evert has given her views on hecklers in tennis and Naomi Osaka being a "bright light" in the sport after her experience at Indian Wells. ( read original story ...)