But Osaka is not entirely comfortable speaking in Japanese, which is understandable, considering that she left the country as a toddler. At news conferences last week, she took questions in Japanese b... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wins maiden US Open title after Serena Williams implodes with anger
Osaka, who stunned her idol in the first round at the Miami ... Keep up to date with the latest on skysports.com/tennis We will bring you news, previews, live blogs, reports, reaction and expert analy... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shocked by Serena Williams’ spectacular meltdown at US Open final
Osaka became Japan's first ever Grand Slam champion after she ... Keep up to date with the latest on skysports.com/tennis We will bring you news, previews, live blogs, reports, reaction and expert ana... ( read original story ...)
20-year-old US Open champion Naomi Osaka said she felt like she ‘had to apologize’ after beating Serena Williams in the final
The newly crowned US Open champion Naomi Osaka appeared on the "Today" show on Monday morning and explained why she felt the need to apologize for beating Serena Williams in the final. The mood at Art... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy expected to slow in July-September
TOKYO -- Japan's economic growth is expected to slow in the July-September quarter due to a string of natural disasters this summer, as well as crossfire from the U.S.-China trade war. Real gross ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese vote Nagoya as least appealing major city, again
Nagoya Castle is known for the golden statues of the imaginary ... 64 and who all lived in one of Japan’s major cities for at least five years, reports ANN News via SoraNews24. According to the survey ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka charms Japan with her manners – and broken Japanese
TOKYO (AP) -- Naomi Osaka's halting Japanese, her manners - she bowed and apologized after beating Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final - and her simple charm have swelled national pride in Japan an... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Open final is not just ‘another match’ for Naomi Osaka, but she’s still all business
NEW YORK — When Pam Shriver played three-time defending champion Chris Evert in the 1978 U.S. Open final, the 16-year-old from Baltimore was the ultimate underdog. Evert was a big name on her way to b... ( read original story ...)
44 dead, over 600 injured following last week’s powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido at about 3 a.m. local time on Thursday. The death toll rose to 44 people on Monday, with 660 others were injured following la... ( read original story ...)
44 dead, over 600 injured following last week’s powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido at about 3 a.m. local time on Thursday. The death toll rose to 44 people on Monday, with 660 others were injured following la... ( read original story ...)
Online payment services make big IPO waves this year
The Japanese tech conglomerate holds a stake in Ping An HealthCare through its $100 billion Vision Fund. The largest IPO in Japan so far this year was that of flea market app Mercari. Coming in at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei bounces on bargain hunting
Headline indices of the Japan share market were higher on Monday, 10 September 2018, as investors chased for bottom fishing following the six-session losing streak and upbeat Japanese economic data. H... ( read original story ...)
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo celebrates its scariest ever Halloween special
TOKYO, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanrio Puroland, better known as Hello Kitty Land Tokyo (URL: https://en.puroland.jp/), will open its doors with a new and gripping Halloween special. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ramped-Up Business Spending Fuels Faster GDP Growth
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s economy grew at a faster pace than first estimated in the second quarter, with stronger business investment providing additional momentum. Measured quarter on quarter, GDP 0.7 p... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe aims for constitution change in bid for extended term
“Let’s fulfill our mission by clearly writing in the constitution the Self-Defense Forces that protect peace and independence of Japan,” he said. Abe told a news conference he hoped the LDP ... ( read original story ...)
Shirokane: Tokyo’s most international neighborhood
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's establishment of Special Economic Zones have made it easier for foreigners to live, work and invest in Tokyo, enjoying low corporate tax, relaxed visa rules and lighter reg... ( read original story ...)