Tag: japan

Tennis player Naomi Osaka was nearly brought to tears over the weekend after a spectator heckled her from the stands at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. Osaka, who is a four-time ... ( read original story ...)

Tennis star Naomi Osaka was brought to tears Saturday night by a heckler at Indian Wells. It's important to understand why she was so upset. ( read original story ...)

Previously, this space was filled with dining tables and lounge seating and only available to select guests, but now it’s been transformed into a green retreat that all guests can enjoy. Located on ... ( read original story ...)

Japan has backed its condemnation of war in Ukraine with sanctions on Russian officials and oligarchs, but experts say they're not the only audience for Tokyo's outrage -- China is meant to get the ... ( read original story ...)

A Japanese government spokesperson said on Monday that currency stability was important and that the government would continue to closely monitor the impact of foreign exchange moves on the economy.De ... ( read original story ...)

The global semiconductor shortage has been making new cars hard to come by and now it is affecting used vehicles. The limited supply has sent prices for previously-owned cars soaring in Japan. ( read original story ...)

A training course on building capacity-based continuous training management system for nurses was opened in Hanoi on March 13 as part of a joint programme between the Vietnam Nurses’ Association (VNA) ... ( read original story ...)

Asiana Airlines Inc. said Monday it will resume flights on the Incheon-Nagoya route next month, one year after its suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting April 1, Asiana plans to provide ... ( read original story ...)

Investors will continue to monitor developments around the Russia-Ukraine war and Covid wave in China, both of which threaten to further disrupt global supply chains. The U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank ... ( read original story ...)

The yen has been on a slippery slope against the dollar for the past six months due to policy divergence and surging commodity prices. Strategists say losses still have a long way to run. ( read original story ...)

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich rallied to record the second-fastest ever women-only marathon at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon yesterday, clocking 2:17:18 to win the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road ... ( read original story ...)

Spring represents new beginnings in Japan; the start of the school year and new jobs for recent university graduates, as well as the famous blooming of Sakura that are representative of the country. ( read original story ...)

What is illustrated here is a shop selling shirozake (white sake), or a sweet rice liqueur that is a specialty offered during Hinamatsuri, or Girls' Day, an annual event now celebrated in March to ... ( read original story ...)

Japan resort town Karuizawa gets $3.4M in 'hometown tax' donations -- 4 times above hopes ... ( read original story ...)