Japan's economy grew faster than the initially estimated in the April-June quarter, helped by solid capital expenditure, although a resurgence in COVID-19 is undermining service-sector consumption and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s New Sunscreen Costs Less than $20
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka has undoubtedly made a name for herself on courts worldwide, and now she’s channeling that same star power into the launch of Kinlò, her new sunscreen line. Kinlò —with kin ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Best of September 2
Vanessa Low of Australia in action during the women's long jump T63 final. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Plans to Take a Break From Tennis “For a While”
During a post-match interview after her Round 3 defeat against Canada's Leylah Fernandez at the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka, who plays for Japan, said that she's planning on taking a break from tennis to ... ( read original story ...)
From battlefield to Tokyo: Combat vets vie at Paralympics
The bald, broad-shouldered cyclist has spent years remembering a nighttime road in a faraway city. He can still describe the city’s narrow streets and crushing heat. He talks about the dead end that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Demands $900k Per Person From North Korea for Human Rights Abuses
"If we were informed of the truth about North Korea, none of us would have gone," said one victim of a resettlement program for Korean residents of Japan. ( read original story ...)
UK carrier commander: Japan visit underscores partnership
The commander of the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth’ says the first port call in Japan by his strike group underscores Britain’s commitment to strengthening its military partnership with ... ( read original story ...)
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Naomi Osaka Launches Functional Skincare Line KINLÒ for People of Color: ‘Hope You Like It’
"Tennis can be challenging at times but it has given me this platform which I am so grateful for," Naomi Osaka said on Instagram about expanding to different ventures outside of sports ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka still haunted by Serena Williams debacle, ex-USTA chair says
Katrina Adams, the former USTA chair and president, spent the first 28 pages of her new leadership book/memoir, “Own the Arena” detailing the Naomi Osaka-Serena Williams debacle during the 2018 U.S. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 live updates: 3rd person dies in Japan after receiving contaminated Moderna vaccine
The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads. More than 649,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.5 million people have died from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court summons NKorea leader over repatriation program
A Japanese court has summoned North Korea's leader to face demands for compensation by several ethnic Korean residents of Japan who say they suffered human rights abuses in North Korea after joining a ... ( read original story ...)
IAEA seeks Japan transparency in release of Fukushima water
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency asked Japan on Tuesday for full and detailed information about a plan to release treated but still radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Japan investigating whether 3 deaths are linked to a Moderna vaccine batch that officials fear was contaminated
Moderna has said contaminants found in a separate batch do not pose a risk to health. Deaths resulting from vaccines are rare. ( read original story ...)
Thank you! – Sapporo Japanese Restaurant
Description: Sapporo, a city in Japan famous for its culinary scene and brewing beverages and fresh seafood was the main inspiration behind “Sapporo Restaurant” the vibrant Japanese restaurant well ... ( read original story ...)
Train driver in 2019 Yokohama incident referred to prosecutors
A 30-year-old train driver was referred to prosecutors Tuesday over a 2019 accident in Yokohama near Tokyo that left a truck driver dead and 30 injured, local police said. The man, whose name has not ... ( read original story ...)