Naomi Osaka opened up about the feeling of unfinished business that drove her to return to tennis after easing into the second round of the Australian Open. The defending champion took to Rod Laver ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka finding joy again as she kicks off Melbourne Park defence
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" Sudipto Ganguly MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Naomi Osaka said she is enjoying her tennis again and is having fun on the Tour after the defending champion overcame an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to declare COVID quasi-emergency in Tokyo, vicinity
The Japanese government is nearing a decision to declare a quasi-state of emergency for Tokyo and three nearby prefectures amid a rap ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tertiary Activity Growth Slows In November
Japan's tertiary activity grew at a softer pace in November, data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kanagawa Pref. mistakenly sends out emergency tsunami info to cell phones 20 times
East Japan's Kanagawa Prefectural Government mistakenly sent out emergency tsunami information to cell phones as many as 20 times througho ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka cruises to Australian Open first-round victory; Rafael Nadal record bid off to perfect start
Reigning Australian Open women's champion Naomi Osaka said she's been keeping a journal to document how she's been feeling before defending her title. ( read original story ...)
Suspect in Tokyo University knife attack attempted arson on train
The 17-year-old told police that he planned to kill himself after committing a murder and that he attempted to ensnare other passengers in an arson attack on a subway train. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 3,719 new cases as quasi-emergency eyed
Monday's figure in the Tokyo comes after the capital reported over 4,000 new cases for three straight days through Sunday. ( read original story ...)
A Journey Into the Heart of Tokyo’s Food Culture
Follow Yoshiharu Doi, a legend of Japanese gastronomy, on a tour of the hidden spots where a centuries-old “Edomae” tradition respecting nature’s cycles comes to vibrant life. ( read original story ...)
Governors of Tokyo, vicinity to jointly request COVID quasi-emergency
Governors from Tokyo and its three neighboring prefectures agreed Monday to jointly ask the central government to place the area unde ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo region governors to seek further measures to counter COVID-19 surge
The governors of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures agreed on Monday to request further measures from the central government, including shorter opening hours for bars and restaurants, to help counter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rebounds from six-week low as chipmakers, Uniqlo operator rally
Japan's Nikkei index closed higher on Monday, boosted by chipmakers as they tracked firmer U.S. peers, with Uniqlo store operator Fast Retailing's jump for a second day supporting markets further. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG Bank charged negative rate on surging deposits at BOJ
Japan's MUFG Bank MTFGTU.UL was charged negative interest rates on some of its deposits at the central bank in mid-December through January, the first time in six years a mega-bank was hit by the ... ( read original story ...)
HAGL FC fall into Group of Death at AFC Champions League 2022
FC are set to play in a group of death alongside powerhouses Jeonbuk FC of the Republic of Korea and Yokohama F Marinos FC of Japan at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League 2022. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber and RAOT hold seminar event in support of natural rubber farmers in Thailand
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that, together with Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) Surat Thani, a state enterprise under the jurisdiction of Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 3,719 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 3,719 new coronavirus cases, down 453 from Sunday and up 2,848 from last Monday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in ... ( read original story ...)