Waka Store, an online shop based in Osaka that specializes in selling high-quality Japanese goods based on traditional Japanese culture, has launched. More information on the launch can ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei milestone on Japan’s long road back to recovery
Japan’s leading share index yesterday passed a symbolic milestone on its slow journey back from the collapse of the “bubble economy” three decades ago.The Nikkei 225 broke through 30,000 for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Levi’s Campaign Celebrates The Beauty Of Becoming – Jaweb
As the reigning US Open champion, Naomi Osaka has her pick of campaigns to participate in — and the 23-year-old Japanese and Haitian American tennis star is rightfully selective. For Levi’s Beauty of ... ( read original story ...)
What Olympic Cyclist, Kate Courtney, is most excited to see in Tokyo
Kate Courtney on the Olympics becoming more exciting due to the wait. She is one of many athletes with Red Bull as they launch Discover Your Wiiings, a series of dynamic augmented reality games. ( read original story ...)
Games can go on: why stick to Tokyo when a global Olympics would unite the planet?
Oddly prescient changes to the charter mean the Games can be held in different countries if needs be. And if not now, when? ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber using AI to predict rubber properties
Yokohama Rubber reports it has developed a system that utilises artificial intelligence to predict the physical properties of rubber compounds, and from this breakthrough that it achieved last ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka On Celebrating Black & Asian Culture Through Fashion
Naomi Osaka talks celebrating Black and Asian culture through fashion and starring in Levi's 'Beauty Of Becoming' campaign. ( read original story ...)
2021 Australian Open odds, quarterfinal predictions: Top tennis expert makes Osaka vs. Hsieh picks
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka faces a tricky opponent in Monday's 2021 Australian Open quarterfinals when she matches up with Taiwanese veteran Su-Wei Hsieh at 8:30 p.m. ET. Osaka won ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests Chinese vessels near Senkaku Islands
Chinese coast guard vessels trespassed into Japan-claimed waters near the disputed Senkaku or Diaoyutai Islands, drawing protest from Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
A tidal turbine built in Scotland is now producing power in Japan
A tidal turbine built and tested in Scotland has been installed in waters off a Japanese island chain, representing the latest example of how the East Asian country is investigating the potential of ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Australian Open women’s quarterfinals props, picks: Tennis expert offers selections for Osaka-Hsieh match
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka faces a tricky opponent in Monday's 2021 Australian Open women's singles quarterfinals when she ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 30-year high as Japan’s economy bounces back better than expected
Japan's benchmark stock index soared to new highs on Monday after the country posted a solid economic performance despite the resurgence of Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends economic recovery as exports, capex shake off COVID hit
Japan's economy expanded more than expected in the fourth quarter, extending the recovery from its worst postwar recession thanks to a rebound in overseas demand that boosted exports and capital ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to boost mold output in Thailand
Major Japanese tire maker Yokohama Rubber Co. will expand its tire mold production capacity in Thailand as part of efforts to ensure stable supply in Southeast Asia. Yokohama Rubber said in a press ... ( read original story ...)
Empty stores and offices on the rise in Nagoya
Nagoya’s central district is seeing more empty stores and offices as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in teleworking and almost no inbound tourists. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo surges to 30-year high as shares start week with rally
Asian shares started the week off with a rally, as Japan’s Nikkei 225 index briefly topped 30,000 for the first time since August 1990. As of midday the Nikkei had ... ( read original story ...)