Sports Shorts: Unseeded Zhu upsets Kvitova in Tianjin opener

Osaka, who prevailed 7-5, 6-2 for her best career win by ranking ... In their first tournament under a new coach, India meant business and found the net in each quarter, twice in the third, to streamroll their less-fancied but tricky opponents. ( read original story ...)

What are Japanese devs saying about the recent Tokyo Game Show?

The Tokyo Game Show is one of the biggest consumer-oriented events for video games worldwide. It has also traditionally been a big place for business, and all the major Japanese game announcements. But over the years, the show has evolved from one of ... ( read original story ...)

DIY: Tokyo man sold illegal adult DVDs that he starred in

TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 63 ... Accumulated sales during that period are around 25 million yen. To support the business, Kamimura operates a web site in which he posts obscene images at no charge. ( read original story ...)

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Tennis-Japanese teen Osaka stuns Venus in Hong Kong11 Oct ... Sinha told reporters after inaugurating the airport. GIC Re’s mega IPO subscribed 80% on Day 1; QIB demand strong11 Oct, 2017 05:40 PM IST At Rs 11,370-crore, the IPO would be India's third ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Kobe Steel under fire for fudging data on metals

TOKYO — The Japanese government is urging steelmaker Kobe Steel to clarify the extent of manipulation of data on steel, aluminum and other metals used in a wide range of products, reportedly including rockets, aircraft and cars. A government spokesman on ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese teen Osaka stuns Venus in Hong Kong

(Reuters) - Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka fought back from an early break to stun Venus Williams in straight sets and move through to the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open on Wednesday. Osaka, who prevailed 7-5 6-2 for her best career win by ranking ... ( read original story ...)

Venus eclipsed by Japan’s rising star Osaka

Venus Williams suffered a shock exit in the second round of the WTA Hong Kong Open on Wednesday, comprehensively beaten 7-5, 6-2 by teenager Naomi Osaka. Japan's top-ranked player reeled off eight consecutive games at one stage to power into the quarterfinals. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stock market hits 21-year high

Tokyo's main stock market index closed at its highest level in more than two decades on Wednesday as optimism spread across global markets. The Nikkei 225 added 0.3%, or 57.7 points, to end at 20,881.2. It was the best finish for the index since 1996 and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Stocks Hit 21-Year High as Investors Shrug Off Concerns

On Wednesday, the government said corporate machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of business spending, had risen for the second month in a row in August, gaining 3.4 percent. It will be some time before Japan can hope to set all-time records. ( read original story ...)