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Naomi Osaka promoted boyfriend Cordae’s new album after her first win of the Australian Open
Cordae's sophomore album, "From a Bird's Eye View," dropped on January 14, and Naomi Osaka gave the release a boost at the first Grand Slam of 2022. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Press Eateries to Close Early on Virus, NHK Says
The Tokyo metropolitan government will seek to have bars and restaurants close early under a virus quasi-emergency and in some cases stop serving alcohol, as case numbers soar to a record across the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, 12 other areas to be under quasi-emergency
The Japanese government is set to announce a state of quasi-emergency for coronavirus infections for 13 more prefectures, including Tokyo, to give governors the power to beef up anti-infection ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Climate change will limit choice for Winter Games hosts, says study
Of the 21 cities to host the Winter Olympics, only Sapporo, Japan would be able to provide fair and safe conditions to stage them again by the end of the century if greenhouse gases are not ... ( read original story ...)
First Official Tour Report from Macross 7 Basara Explosion 2022
As part of the ongoing anniversary, “ MACROSS 7 BASARA EXPLOSION 2022 from FIRE BOMBER Supported by SANKYO ” opened with its first concert at Zepp Yokohama on Jan. 9, 2022. Read all about it in the ... ( read original story ...)
WHO and Gates Call for Caution; Tokyo Measures: Virus Update
Philanthropist Bill Gates and the director of the U.K.’s Wellcome foundation also called for caution as their organizations pledged $300 million to help prepare for future pandemic threats. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares open lower after US losses
Tokyo shares opened lower today, tracking losses on Wall Street where worries over higher interest rates mounted. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.68 per cent or 474.38 points to 27,782.87 in ... ( read original story ...)
Climate change will limit choice for Winter Games hosts, says study
Of the 21 cities to host the Winter Olympics, only Sapporo, Japan would be able to provide fair and safe conditions to stage them again by the end of the century if greenhouse gases are not ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on tech drop, record COVID cases at home
France reports nearly half a million new cases, a record increase; Italy records 228,179 daily infections Please give an overall site rating: ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to put Tokyo, 12 other areas under COVID quasi-emergency
Japan on Wednesday will decide to place Tokyo and 12 other areas under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency as the rapid spread of the Omicron variant lifts nationwide COVID-19 cases to new records ... ( read original story ...)
El Paso man accused in effort to ‘corrupt’ 2020 Tokyo Olympics granted bond, may soon be released from jail
The arrest stems from an FBI investigation in which U.S. prosecutors say he used his medical connections in Juarez to send at least one athlete performance-enhancing drugs ahead of the 2020 Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Higher interest rates may cause Japan’s debt-servicing to top 30 trln yen in FY2025 – draft
Japan's debt servicing costs would exceed 30 trillion yen ($261.55 billion) for the first time ever in fiscal 2025 if interest rates rise by 1% more than expected, a draft of the Ministry of Finance's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scales back listing shake-up
That has become less difficult than anticipated after a shake-up of the Tokyo Stock Exchange has been scaled back. Last week, the TSE released the results of its long-awaited reorganisation — a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shut down a journalist for asking her about the Novak Djokovic saga at the Australian Open
When asked if unvaccinated Novak Djokovic should be allowed to play at the Australian open, Naomi Osaka replied "Is my opinion gonna help anything?" ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wore custom butterfly shoes in a callback to her viral Australian Open run-in with a butterfly
The butterfly has become an unofficial good-luck charm for Osaka ever since her astounding run-in with a butterfly during the 2021 Australian Open. ( read original story ...)