Japanese telecommunications and technology conglomerate Softbank Group Corp. is reporting a whopping 1.17 trillion yen ($11 billion) profit for the October-December quarter as its investments rose in ... ( read original story ...)
Consumption in Japan remains ‘very weak,’ says professor
Sayuri Shirai of Keio University says Japan's exporters are counting on China's continued growth at the moment. ( read original story ...)
Enjoy the Cold and Snow! Top 10 Things to Do in Sapporo in Winter
Sapporo's first snowfall is in November, and the snow begins to accumulate in December, with the city remaining blanketed through mid-March. Chilly days are the norm from December to February, with ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021 day one: Thiem leads men’s seeds’ charge, Osaka and Serena Williams into second round – live!
Dominic Thiem and Alex Zverev booked their tickets into round two while Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka both eased through in front of restricted crowds at Melbourne Park. Join Emma Kemp for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Underway at Australian Open: Osaka easily wins opening match
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka took the court on the first morning at the Australian Open and quickly moved into the second round Monday. Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021 day one: Serena Williams in action, Naomi Osaka into second round – live!
Serena Williams opens her campaign after Naomi Osaka eased into the second round in front of a sparse crowd at Melbourne Park. Join Mike Hytner for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka sails into second round with Russian demolition
Naomi Osaka made a stunning start in the Australian Open on Monday by demolishing triple quarter-finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1 6-2 to reach the second round. Russian veteran Pavlyuchenkova ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Former champ Osaka wins opening match
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka took the court on the first morning at the Australian Open and quickly moved into the second round Monday. Osaka, who won the title in Melbourne two years ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sweeps Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in 1st Round of 2021 Australian Open
No. 3 Naomi Osaka made quick work of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the first round of the Australian Open , sweeping the Russian 6-1, ... ( read original story ...)
Opposition remains strong to Tokyo Games after Mori remarks
Public opposition remains strong in Japan to holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics following derogatory remarks ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese sway in supportive towards Tokyo Olympics this summer – poll
A majority of Japanese remain opposed to holding the Olympics this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic but the ratio lowered significantly from recent polls, a Yomiuri newspaper poll showed on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economic recovery from pandemic likely stalled in fourth quarter
Japan's economic growth likely moderated in October-December after rebounding from its worst postwar recession earlier in 2020, a Reuters poll showed, a sign households and companies have yet to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bank deposits rise at record pace as firms, households hoard cash
Japanese bank deposits surged at a record annual pace in January, data showed on Monday, a sign companies and households were continuing to hoard cash to guard against the prolonged damage from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kato: Closely watching market moves
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said Monday, they are closely watching the market moves while declining to comment on stock prices. He said that they sternly protested against China ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix Set for Highest Close Since 1991
Japanese stocks gained, with the Topix set for its highest close since 1991, amid rising hopes for U.S. stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021 day one: Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams in action – live!
Naomi Osaka is up first as the opening grand slam of the year gets under way with tennis fans in the stands at Melbourne Park. Join Mike Hytner for updates ... ( read original story ...)