MADRID — Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep won their opening matches at the Madrid Open, while Garbiñe Muguruza was upset by Petra Martic of Croatia on Sunday. The top-ranked Osaka, the reigning U.S. Open ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks to boost fight against money laundering
The Financial Services Agency will keep all financial institutions and other businesses informed of the need to urge foreign students and workers in Japan to close their bank accounts in the nation ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka plays through pain, beats Cibulkova in Madrid
Osaka has struggled since splitting with her ... Download The Times of India News App for Latest Sports News. ( read original story ...)
Not much pain in abs is a good sign, says victorious Naomi Osaka
MADRID – Naomi Osaka eased concerns about her form and fitness by coming through a tricky first round against Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday at the Madrid Open. Osaka has struggled since splitting with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles past Cibulkova in Madrid
Naomi Osaka overcame the stern challenge of Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open. The world number one recovered from a break down in each set to prevail 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Passes Tests Winning Madrid Opener
Naomi Osaka broke four times defeating Dominika Cibulkova, 6-2, 7-6 (6) to power into the Mutua Madrid Open second round. Photo credit: Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Facebook A shifting sense of balance ... ( read original story ...)
Drop while they shop: Osaka firm offers rooms to weary dads in no mood for Golden Week shopping
In Osaka’s busy Minami downtown district ... SoftBank said to be considering IPO for $100 billion Vision Fund A handful of executives at SoftBank Group Corp. are weighing the idea of an initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Empty golf links highlight charm and despair of remote rural Japan
Playing golf in Japan is expensive unless you venture to the farthest reaches of the country. It is here you will find a few extraordinary golf courses that are very cheap to play and barely known ... ( read original story ...)
2020 Olympics shines spotlight on Tokyo’s property market
“Given that the mortgage rates for condominium units are as low as 1.3% for investments, and 0.5% for own stay, the property market in Japan continues to benefit from the current financial environment ... ( read original story ...)
Fab five: reasons why Yokohama will rock
As we mark one week to go to the fourth edition of the IAAF World Relays, we look at a quintet of factors which will make next weekend’s edition in Yokohama (11-12 May) a sure fire winner. To improve ... ( read original story ...)
Japan takes leap in international private space race
TOKYO -- Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies' first successful space rocket launch Saturday marked a small step for the country's independent, private-sector led space business but whether ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Large 5.8 magnitude earthquake STRIKES off coast of Hokkaido
Japan sits on the notorious Ring of Fire, where the majority of volcanic activities and earthquakes take place. MORE TO FOLLOW 'We are UNDER THREAT' NASA's shock claim reveals APOCALYPTIC risk of ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag strikes near Hachijo-jima in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) strikes 206 km ESE of Hachijo-jima, Japan (128 miles) on Saturday. Unique identifier: us7000351h. Ids that are associated to the event: us7000351h. Exact ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank mulls IPO of $100bn Vision Fund
TOKYO: Japan’s SoftBank Group Corporation is considering an initial public offering of its $100 billion Vision Fund, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The fund was set up in 2017 and ... ( read original story ...)
China threat requires coordinated US-Japan response: McMaster
PALO ALTO, U.S. -- The public, private and academic sectors of Japan and the U.S. should deepen ... Geo-Economic Strategy Forum, hosted by Nikkei and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo beats Vissel Kobe 2-1 in J-League
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Ryosuke Shindo and Musashi Suzuki scored second-half goals on Saturday as Consadole Sapporo beat Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the J-League. David Villa scored from the penalty spot midway ... ( read original story ...)