A unique private elementary school with no tests or report cards and where students can take the classes they want is slated to open in Hok ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka explained why she avoids hitting at full strength despite the temptation to smash returns
With a serve that can reach up to 125 mph and forehands can register three figures on the radar, Naomi Osaka is one women's tennis' hardest hitters. ( read original story ...)
Japan places Tokyo and 12 other prefectures under a quasi-state of emergency because of Omicron.
Shigeru Omi, the government’s chief medical adviser, told reporters after a Covid-19 task force meeting on Wednesday that since the Omicron variant was known to spread very quickly, “it is important ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron Pushes Japan to Consider Living With Covid Like the Flu
Calls are growing in Japan to treat Covid-19 as endemic, adding to a global chorus pushing for a return to normal life as people tire of pandemic restrictions, vaccines become more accessible and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka said it was ‘really surreal’ to earn praise from Andy Murray during her Australian Open match
"It was really cool just to have someone like him talking about my game," Naomi Osaka said of Andy Murray during her post-match press conference. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wins Match in Colorful ‘Lucky’ Butterfly Nike Sneakers at Australian Open 2022
Naomi Osaka brought a good luck charm to the court, and it paid off. The Japanese tennis star hit the court at the 2022 Australian Open on Wednesday. She claimed victory over Madison Brengle, 6-0, 6-4 ... ( read original story ...)
Quasi-emergency measures imposed over Tokyo and 12 regions from Jan. 21 to Feb. 13
Japan has moved to reinstate what it calls "quasi-emergency" measures in the capital and a dozen regions due to a surge of new coronavirus infections driven by the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister laid out an ambitious economic plan that could usher in ‘a new form of capitalism’ and boost a ‘shrinking middle class’
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says unfettered markets have led to widening income gaps and social tensions. ( read original story ...)
Japan expanding restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
Numerous municipalities in Japan will be placed under expanded COVID-19 restrictions starting at the end of this week amid a surge in cases spurred by the omicron variant."We have decided that it is ... ( read original story ...)
2% Chance to Win an Nvidia RTX 3000? Loot Boxes for GPUs Emerge in Japan
A merchant on Amazon Japan came up with a shady way to sell PC graphics cards by offering them as mystery boxes containing a random GPU model. If you luck out, you’ll win a brand new Nvidia RTX 3000 ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama supplies tires for all-new Lexus NX
Yokohama has been supplying Toyota with its BluEarth-XT AE61 and BluEarth-XT AE61 Z・P・S tires for use as the original equipment on the company’s first PHEV, the Lexus NX. Yokohama’s BluEarth-XT AE61 u ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka eases through in the spotlight while Krejcikova stays under the radar
French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova and the returning Naomi Osaka are through to the third round after straight set wins ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open day three: wins for Osaka, Zverev, Barty and Nadal – as it happened
Naomi Osaka, the defending champion, was in scintillating form in beating Madison Brengle while Sascha Zverev beat Australia’s John Millman in style ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka stays on track in title defence and potential Barty clash
Defending champion Naomi Osaka was pleased that she found a way out of a second-set blip to beat American Madison Brengle 6-0 6-4 and reach the Australian Open third round, staying on course for a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Beijing, and New Tensions Over Taiwan
Taiwan, a perennially sensitive issue between Japan and China, gained increased salience in the run-up to Japanese elections in fall 2021. In separate ... ( read original story ...)
‘There is a lot’: Celtic star gives honest verdict on threats within Parkhead
Daizen Maeda admits he cannot rest on his laurels to stay in Ange Postecoglou’s side as there is a lot of competition for places at Celtic. ( read original story ...)