Celebrating ‘Platinum Week’ in Japan

Although larger retailers operate during their normal business hours over Golden Week, many smaller shops and restaurants close or operate on reduced hours for the holidays. For those interested in ... ( read original story ...)

8 Best Places to Stay in Osaka

The Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka is located near the Namba business district and offers great access to the cultural and historic center of Kansai. The Franser offers 24/7 reception and security, ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka, Japan Cruises

Traditionally, Osaka's reputation is built around its importance as a business, economic and trade centre for Japan. While initially industrial, tourism is beginning to pick up on Osaka's merits as an ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka, Zverev stunned, Serena withdraws in Miami

MIAMI: Naomi Osaka crashed out of the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open on Saturday as Hsieh Su-Wei exacted revenge for a painful Australian Open defeat with a 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 victory. ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo 2020 unveils Paralympic torch

It forms a seamless, single piece in a form that symbolises the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay, created by fusing Japanese tradition and modern technology. (This story has not been edited by ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo, Trolls and America’s Wealthiest Towns

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish blend coffee, grab a seat on the couch, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: Be sure to check out our Masters in Business interview this ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks close marginally higher

Tokyo: Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher on Friday as rallies ... Small car specialist Suzuki jumped 3.48 percent to 5,080 yen after it said it would strengthen a business tie-up with Toyota. ... ( read original story ...)