World No.3 Naomi Osaka extended her winning streak to 12 after settling her nerves to defeat Alizé Cornet at the Gippsland Trophy. ( read original story ...)
Games will go ahead regardless of pandemic situation: Tokyo 2020 president
President Yoshiro Mori said on Tuesday that Japan would hold the Summer Olympics regardless of the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and was working closely with the International Olympic Committee ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to extend state of emergency for another month
Japan is set to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and other regions for another month on Tuesday, seeking to keep the upper hand over a COVID-19 outbreak even as daily case numbers begin to edge ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Defence Official Warns Myanmar Coup Could Increase China’s Influence in Region
The world's democracies would risk pushing Myanmar into the arms of China if their response to the coup closes channels for communication with the Southeast Asian country's powerful generals, Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMFG third-quarter net profit drops 8.4%
Japan’s second-largest lender by assets, reported on Tuesday a 8.4% drop in third-quarter net profit. SMFG posted a profit of 163.8 billion yen ($1.56 billion) for the three months through December ... ( read original story ...)
For Japan, Myanmar coup brings fears of threat to business, political ties
Fears of a setback for democracy have been growing in the international community following a military coup in Myanmar on Feb. 1 that saw civ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s virus emergency extension leaves many anxious about social and economic impact
Residents of hard-hit areas call the decision 'unavoidable' as government seeks to further rein in COVID-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares gain as optimism around corporate earnings grows
Japanese stocks ended higher for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, recovering from last week's sharp sell-off, as growing optimism around domestic and U.S. corporate earnings boosted sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Osaka makes strong start
World number three Naomi Osaka made light work of France's Alize Cornet on Tuesday in the Japanese star's first competitive match since winning the US Open for a second time. ( read original story ...)
Impressive Osaka Makes Winning Start In Melbourne, Kenin Through
World number three Naomi Osaka made light work of France's Alize Cornet on Tuesday in the Japanese star's first competitive match since winning the US Open for a second time. The three-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka makes early Open statement
Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka was in fine form in an easy straight sets victory over Alize Cornet to get her Australian Open preparation underway. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s love of robots is paying off
Robots are by and large given an easy ride in Japan. Most people like them, an esteemed Tokyo University robotics professor once told me, and the rest don’t actively dislike them. And as Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
EU vaccine curbs may delay Japan’s inoculation drive
European Union curbs on exports of novel coronavirus vaccines could delay Japan's inoculation drive, the minister in charge of the campaign said on Tuesday, while the government is expected to extend ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Opens Up on Tokyo Olympics 2021 Participation Amid Covid-19 Concerns
Japanese World No. 3 Naomi Osaka recently opened up about her participation as well as her concerns regarding the Tokyo Olympics Games 2021. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: definitely going ahead unless cancelled again?
Billed as a celebration of humankind’s victory over coronavirus, Games could fall foul of pandemic for a second time ... ( read original story ...)
Targeting Tokyo: Would North Korea Nuke Japan?
Tokyo could be struck by multiple nuclear weapons, but North Korea has more targets than weapons at this point, and multiple strikes are unlikely. North Korea would also have Japan’s layered ballistic ... ( read original story ...)