The explosion occurred in Sapporo, the capital city of Japan's northern main island ... three-year contract that reportedly paid her more than $20 million a year New CBS News poll finds Americans are ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to Launch Flights to Sapporo, Japan
Finnair has unveiled plans to increase flights to Japan for the winter 2019/2020 season. Finnair will operate two flight per week to Sapporo - the airline’s fifth destination in Japan after Tokyo Nari... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to open new routes to Sapporo and Punta Cana for winter 2019/2020
Finnair has made this announcement: As part of its growth strategy, Finnair will open a new route for the winter 2019/2020 season to Sapporo, Japan. Finnair will fly the new route from December 15, 20... ( read original story ...)
Dozens injured in Sapporo restaurant explosion
The blast occurred at the Izakaya Cherry Blossom restaurant in the city of Sapporo, with the building’s walls collapsing as it erupted into flames. Photos and videos from the scene show people running ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn’s wife slams Japan detention as ‘draconian’ in letter
a magazine on news and commentary about Asia. "The evidence will eventually show whether Carlos Ghosn is guilty of the charges against him, but his case has already shown that it is time to end Japan' ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Okada asks Manila bourse to block listing of Universal’s unit
MANILA (Reuters) - Pachinko tycoon Kazuo Okada has asked the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to block the proposed listing of Universal Entertainment Corp's (Tokyo:6425.T - News) domestic unit, saying ... ( read original story ...)
Leaner, mature Osaka stays grounded in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka is no longer a shy, introvert youngster and the newest Grand Slam winner in women's tennis says she owes her maturity to last year's U.S. Open triumph. Last September ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka not thinking too far ahead
Asked about her expectations, Osaka said it was best not to think too far ahead. "I have to take it one step at a time. No one wants to lose in the first round of a slam, I think. That would be my imm... ( read original story ...)
Osaka not thinking too far ahead in Melbourne
Asked about her expectations, Osaka said it was best not to think too far ahead. "I have to take it one step at a time. No one wants to lose in the first round of a slam, I think. That would be my imm... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Osaka not thinking too far ahead in Melbourne
Asked about her expectations, Osaka said it was best not to think too far ahead. "I have to take it one step at a time. No one wants to lose in the first round of a slam, I think. That would be my imm... ( read original story ...)
Football: Kazuyoshi Miura signs new Yokohama contract at age of 51
YOKOHAMA: Kazuyoshi Miura, who was playing in the J-League when Gary Lineker and Zico were in Japan, has signed a new one-year contract with Yokohama FC at the age of 51. Former Japan international fo... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to supply Advan Sport V105 tires to BMW X5 M-Series
Yokohama Rubber announced it will supply its “Advan Sport V105” tires as original equipment to the BMW X5 M-Series. The X5 M Performance model comes equipped with 275/40R21 107Y size front tires and 3... ( read original story ...)
ANIME NEWS: Detective Conan attractions set to open at Osaka theme park
Anime fans will have to put on their fedoras for this one. Universal Studios Japan in Osaka will offer new attractions based on the popular "Detective Conan" manga and anime series from Jan. 18. “Dete... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic Committee president under criminal investigation
Japan's Olympic Committee appointed an independent panel to ... which is continuing to struggle with the fallout from the Russian cheating scandal, actually got a bit of good news today. The city of S... ( read original story ...)
IOC marketing chair from Japan investigated for corruption
Takeda, who is also the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee, was placed under formal investigation for "active corruption" on Dec. 10, France's financial crimes office announced on Friday. Fre... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Games: Japan Olympics chief ‘investigated in French corruption probe’
The Japanese government has always insisted its Tokyo bid is clean. The judicial source, quoted by various news agencies and Le Monde, said that Mr Takeda had been "mis en examen" by investigative jud... ( read original story ...)