Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa returned to Earth on Monday after a 12-day journey into space, ending a practice run for his planned trip around the moon with Elon Musk's SpaceX in 2023. The ... ( read original story ...)
Kiefer Ravena comes up big in Shiga’s skid-ending win over Yokohama
Kiefer Ravena came through in the clutch as the Shiga Lakestars ended an 11-game losing skid with a win over Yokohama in the 2021-22 Japan B. League. ( read original story ...)
Yearender: Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang Punia keep India’s flag flying high in wrestling at Tokyo
Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's fall from grace to his prodigy Ravi Dahiya's rise as the Silver medallist in Tokyo, to Bajrang Punia, who picked up a bronze with a heavily strapped knee, TOI ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on concerns over Omicron variant
Tokyo stocks fell Monday morning, weighed down by declines on Wall Street late last week and renewed concerns over the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant's spread on the global economy. The 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Parks, Nagoya assert mastery of Toyama as Ramos struggles
Bobby Ray Parks and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins ran roughshod over Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses with a 101-75 blowout in the 2021-22 Japan B. League at the Dolphin's Arena on Sunday (19 ... ( read original story ...)
Kiefer Ravena-led Shiga rally falls short as Yokohama prevails
Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakestars fell short of a comeback as the Yokohama B-Corsairs exacted revenge with a 98-85 victory in the 2021-22 Japan B. League at the Ukaruchan Arena on Sunday (19 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on Wall St. fall, COVID concerns
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday, weighed down by falls on Wall Street late last week and renewed concerns over the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant on the global economy. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Tom Daley’s emotional SPOTY speech after finally ending pursuit of Olympic gold in Tokyo
Tom Daley spoke of the importance of inclusivity and accessibility to sport for all people after winning Olympic gold as a gay man during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Daley won the men's 10-metre ... ( read original story ...)
5 Dining Spots Around Shinagawa Station (Tokyo) Serving Various Cuisines
Located in Tokyo's city center, Shinagawa Station serves as a stop for shinkansen (bullet trains) and is also home to a lot of eating and drinking establishments. This article will introduce five ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese actress Sayaka Kanda dies after apparent fall at hotel
Japanese actress and singer Sayaka Kanda has died after apparently falling from a height at a hotel in Sapporo, northern Japan, her o ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks scores 14 as Nagoya notches fifth straight win; Kiefer Ravena posts 22 in Shiga loss
Ray Parks, Jr. registered 14 points as the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins won their fifth consecutive game, this time at the expense of Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses, 101-75, on Sunday in the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks, Nagoya win fifth straight after Toyama rout
Nagoya extended its winning streak to five after beating Toyama anew, 101-75, in the Japan B.League on Sunday at Dolphin’s Arena. The Diamond Dolphins, who have won nine ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo exodus: Is the capital losing its luster among businesses?
Firms are moving their headquarters out of the metropolis at a record-setting pace amid the proliferation of remote work and growing risks of natural disasters. ( read original story ...)
Actress Kanda dies at 35 in fall from hotel in Sapporo
SAPPORO--Actress Sayaka Kanda died after falling from the high-rise hotel here where she was staying. Police have not ruled out suicide or foul play as possible causes of her Dec. 18 death, ... ( read original story ...)
Parks, Nagoya run win streak to 5 with blowout of ice-cold Ramos, Toyama
Ray Parks and the Nagoya Dolphins remain on the upswing after posting a more decisive win over Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks’ Nagoya completes sweep of Dwight Ramos’ Toyama
THE NAGOYA Diamond Dolphins completed a season sweep of the Toyama Grouses with a 26-point blowout, 101-75, in the Japan B.League on Sunday at Dolphin's Arena. Ray Parks had 14 points, four rebounds, ... ( read original story ...)