Naomi Osaka recorded the biggest win of her career by knocking out defending champion Angelique Kerber in the first round of the US Open. Kerber has endured a disappointing year after winning at Flushing Meadows last year for her second Grand Slam title. ( read original story ...)
Shiga tops in volunteerism; Osaka finishes in last place: leisure survey
OSAKA – If you’re the kind of person who prioritizes volunteer work, enjoys playing badminton and has an interest in studying, Shiga Prefecture might be your ideal home in Kansai. On the other hand, if education and learning new skills are your top ... ( read original story ...)
Defending champion Kerber knocked out in U.S. Open first round
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Angelique Kerber of Germany was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the first round when she lost 6-3 6-1 to Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka on Tuesday. The last defending women's champion to lose in the first round at ... ( read original story ...)
Defending champion Angelique Kerber destroyed by teenager Naomi Osaka in US Open first round
Angelique Kerber suffered another bitterly disappointing result in 2017 as she failed to defend her US Open title after falling at the first hurdle to brilliant teenager Naomi Osaka. Maria Sharapova explains US Open tears after epic win over Simona Halep ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Defending champ Kerber knocked out of US Open
The sixth-seeded German is out of the tournament and on her way out of the top 10 after being beaten by Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-3, 6-1 in one of the only completed matches on a rainy Tuesday. Kerber and Osaka had the stage to themselves after play was ... ( read original story ...)
US Open: Defending champion Angelique Kerber knocked out in first round
Defending champion Angelique Kerber of Germany was knocked out of the US Open in the first round when she lost 6-3, 6-1 to Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka on Tuesday. The last defending women's champion to lose in the first round at Flushing Meadows was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Wakes to a Text Message: Missile Approaching
TOKYO — In earthquake-prone Japan, the public has grown accustomed to seeing regular alerts on television and their cellphones advising them to seek cover or move inland in advance of a tsunami. But on Tuesday, residents received a rare warning ... ( read original story ...)
N. Korean missile over Japan makes Tokyo residents more wary
That worry became real for the 37-year-old restaurant worker on Tuesday, with the news that a missile had soared over the Japanese island of Hokkaido. "I was worried when I heard they had missile power," Shigihara said, standing just outside Tokyo's busy ... ( read original story ...)
Google error disrupts corporate Japan’s web traffic
Web traffic intended for Japanese internet service providers was being sent to Google instead. Online banking, railway payment systems as well as gaming sites were among those affected. A spokesman said a "network configuration error" only lasted for eight ... ( read original story ...)
NKorea missile flying over Japan makes Tokyoites more wary
That worry became real for the 37-year-old restaurant worker on Tuesday, with the news that a missile had soared over the Japanese island of Hokkaido. "I was worried when I heard they had missile power," Shigihara said, standing just outside Tokyo's busy ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires missile over Japan in aggressive test
This missile landed nowhere near Guam, which is about 2,500 kilometres (1,550 miles) south of Tokyo, but the length of Tuesday's launch may have been designed for the North to show it could follow through on its threat. Seoul says the missile was launched ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Fall as N. Korea Fires Missile Over Japan
Pedestrians watch the news on a huge screen displaying a map of Japan (R) and the Korean Peninsula, following a North Korean missile test that passed over Japan. (Photo: AFP). Metrotvnews.com, Tokyo: Tokyo stocks fell in early Tuesday trading after North ... ( read original story ...)
OSAKA AMAZING PASS: 7 Awesome Osaka Destinations in 2 Days!
Located in the heart of the Umeda Business District, the Sky Building is easily accessible via subway or railway. The view from the roof-deck is breathtaking and is one of the best places to really appreciate Osaka City. It's also good to note that with ... ( read original story ...)
Best Western Expands Japan Portfolio with New Hotel in Osaka
Best Western Osaka Tsukamoto features 105 rooms, a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, a 24-hour business center and laundry services. The hotel is Best Western’s second property in the city, following the Best Western Hotel Fino Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Aso to meet Pence in early September to discuss economy, trade
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that he would visit the United States from Sept. 4 to hold informal talks with Vice President Mike Pence ahead of a second round of bilateral economic talks later this year. Aso, who ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister Taro Aso to meet Mike Pence in September to discuss economy, trade
Tokyo: Japanese finance minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that he would visit the United States from 4 September to hold informal talks with Vice-President Mike Pence ahead of a second round of bilateral economic talks later this year. Aso, who doubles as ... ( read original story ...)