There is a great variety of sea life swimming in Earth's oceans, but according to the National Ocean Service, more than 90% of the species living in them are not yet classified. So when scientists ... ( read original story ...)
Half of Japan’s regional banks see profit loss or incur red ink
More than half of 78 listed Japanese regional banking groups and banks saw a decline in their net profits or incurred red ink in the April-December period, hit by the coronavirus pandemic, an analysis ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka saves butterfly mid-match during the Australian Open. Watch
A video of an incident involving tennis star Naomi Osaka and a butterfly during a match at the Australian Open has now left people happy. Osaka stopped in the middle of her match to take the butterfly ... ( read original story ...)
After embracing digital commerce, Tokyo Tokyo staff to receive COVID shots to ensure customers’ safety
From cashless transactions to preparing and delivery of food via mobile tech, Japanese restaurant chain Tokyo Tokyo took another step toward ensuring the safety of its employees and customers. Tokyo T ... ( read original story ...)
Blac Chyna’s Parents, Tokyo Toni and Eric Holland, Had a Rocky Relationship
Who are Blac Chyna's parents? Eric cheated on Tokyo and had kids that are months apart from the star in age, as featured on 'Rob & Chyna.' Get the tea. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reveals the ‘Role of Love’ in Tennis at Australian Open 2021
Naomi Osaka said it's nothing but a waste to time to be in a sport that one doesn't love or enjoy playing ahead of Valentine's Day clash ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks likely to be top-heavy next week, keeping Nikkei from topping 30,000 mark
The market enjoyed a bull run on positive developments regarding U.S. President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package and rosy earnings announcements by Japanese firms. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Olympics Boss Has Finally Resigned Over Sexist Comments. It’s Hardly a Victory for Women in Japan, Activists Say
We see it every day, and those comments and attitudes are something we always struggle with,” says Kazuko Fukuda, who started a petition criticizing the remarks ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo athletes in limbo as hundreds of Australians struggle to arrange for qualifying tournaments
Australia plans on sending one of its largest ever away team of athletes to the Toyko Games this year. There's just one problem — there are no competitions available for them to qualify. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Rescued A Butterfly After It Flew Into Her Face At The Australian Open
What wasn’t expected, however, was that Osaka would be swarmed by a single butterfly midway through the second set. As the broadcast said, a fan actually told Osaka there was a butterfly on her leg, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka pauses to save butterfly during match at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka has saved match point several times during her career, but the world’s third-ranked women’s player saved a butterfly on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Reaction to Reports Tokyo 2020 Chief Mori to Resign
Yoshiro Mori, the head of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee, is set to step down, sources said on Thursday, after setting off a social media firestorm with sex ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: G7 finance chiefs highlight need to support pandemic-hit economies
The teleconference among the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors was the first since the new administration of US President Joe Biden. ( read original story ...)
Japan panel recommends approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after morning arrival
A Japanese health panel on Friday night recommended approval of Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine - the first in the country - as Japan tries to tame a third wave of infections in the run-up to the Summer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics chief resignation highlights Japan’s gender gap
Mori Yoshiro has resigned as president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee following sexist comments that women “talk too much.” The incident has put a spotlight on gender inequality in Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori resigns, apologizes for sexist remarks
The head of the Tokyo Olympics resigned Friday after a scandal over sexist remarks he made about women threatened to overshadow preparations for the pandemic-hit games. It was unclear who would ... ( read original story ...)