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For champion tennis player Naomi Osaka, the sun is an occupational hazard. When competing on outdoor courts, the reigning US Open Singles titleholder often wears her signature black Nike visor. But ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. said Wednesday it has appointed Yoshimitsu Kobayashi, former head of a major business lobb ... ( read original story ...)

Led by president Naoki Osada, Avex USA is comprised of Avex USA Publishing, a record label called SELENE and the Future of Music Investment Fund. ( read original story ...)

Japanese retail sales rose at the fastest pace in five months in March as consumer demand recovered from the huge hit it took from the coronavirus pandemic last year. TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - ... ( read original story ...)

It looks like Naomi Osaka is the latest public figure to dive into skincare. The tennis star announced her new line, Kinló, made explicitly for “melanated skin tones. Naomi Osaka is unstoppable! ( read original story ...)

Indian hotel startup Oyo Hotels & Homes is to sell its short-term residential business in Japan. SoftBank Group-backed Oyo has struggled with the unit's lackluster performance since its launch two ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo, Autograph Collection is unveiling its membership private salon “Club mesm” to celebrate the first anniversary of its opening. The hotel is ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.17 percent at 29,174.53 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.03 percent at 1,917.48. TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)

Athletes' Commission member Hayley Wickenheiser has suggested the IOC should not make the final decision on whether ... ( read original story ...)

Famed Japanese retro gaming store Super Potato has finally opened up an international eBay storefront, saving you a trip to Tokyo in these pandemic-ridden times. Located in the electrifying hub of ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Olympics organisers have defended their request for 500 nurses at the pandemic-delayed mega-event, after accusations of diverting crucial medical resources. ( read original story ...)

Two-thirds of retail strips in the Asia Pacific region saw rental declines in 2020, with Causeway Bay in Hong Kong experiencing the steepest decline of 43 percent, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s ... ( read original story ...)

When Aussies Eddie Stewart and Min Chai got trapped in Sydney as borders snapped shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were unable to return to the cafe they had set up selling lamingtons in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks closed higher Monday eventually reversing early losses as hopes for robust domestic corporate earnings reports outweighed concerns over new COVID-19 restrictions in place in Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)

Subway operator Tokyo Metro Co. said on Monday that it will open a gym facility for esports, or competitive video gaming, on May 19 in Tokyo's Kita Ward. There will be coaching by professional players ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Olympics organisers have asked for around 500 nurses to help during this year's Games, the head of the organising committee Toshiro Muto said on Monday. TOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)