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 ...)
The Latest: Naomi Osaka leads things off at Australian Open
The Latest from the Australian Open on Monday (all times local): ___ 11 a.m. Some said it wouldn't happen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some said it shouldn't happen. Well, the 2021 Australian Open is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set for mixed start; China announces new anti-monopoly rules aimed at tech giants
China's State Administration for Market Regulation released Sunday new anti-monopoly guidelines that target internet platforms. ( read original story ...)
Japan Has Y1,165.6 Billion Current Account Surplus In December
Japan had a current account surplus of 1,165.6 billion yen in December, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday - up 113.9 percent on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Serena, Djokovic in action as Australian Open begins
US Open champion Naomi Osaka will get the delayed Australian Open under way when she strides on to Rod Laver Arena Monday morning, with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams also in the spotlight on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes lifting coronavirus emergency in some areas early – Asahi
In some upbeat news around the coronavirus, Japanese media outlet Asahi Shimbun reported early Monday that the country’s government is expected to lift the state of emergency in some areas earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Superstar Naomi Osaka facing early Australian Open test against Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
She may be the Australian Open title favourite but Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka faces an uncomfortable start against Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Naval Forces and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Conduct Bilateral Mine Warfare Exercise
The U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), began Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 1JA 2021 off the coast of southwestern Japan, Jan. 28 ... ( read original story ...)
Bain Capital Boosts Japan Headcount by 25% as Competition Grows
Bain Capital is expanding in Japan as competition intensifies among the world’s largest private-equity firms to win deals from businesses undertaking overhauls. ( read original story ...)
Raymond Blanc interview: ‘I was once served live eels in Japan’
Travel has always enriched my life. My food is French, but I’m forever incorporating other cultures — often Thai, Chinese and Indian — into my dishes. In my Oxfordshire hotel and restaurant, Le Manoir ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games Committee Calls Mori’s Remarks Inappropriate
The Tokyo Games organizing committee issued a statement Sunday saying that the controversial remarks about women made by its president, Yoshiro Mori, were "inappropriate" and also "contrary to the ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Nearly 60% of Japanese think Mori unfit for role as Tokyo 2020 chief – poll
Nearly 60% of people in Japan think Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori is unfit for his role as head of the Olympics organising committee, according to a poll conducted by Kyodo News on Sunday. The ... ( read original story ...)
“Wouldn’t Be Here Without My Sister”: Naomi Osaka Reveals Sister Mari’s Crucial Role in Her Career
Naomi Osaka has emerged as one of the biggest ambassadors of tennis in the last couple of years. Fans just love her and she has already won three Grand Slam titles at the age of just 23. The Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka calls out Covid-19 ‘hate, racism and blame’ toward Asians
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has taken aim at the “hate, racism and blame” for Covid-19 towards the Asian community, calling it “disgusting”. Osaka, who is due to start the Australian Open in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Times 1971: Crown Prince opens pre-Olympic Games in Sapporo
Soubbotina was formerly a teacher in the Vladivostock Girl’s School and has resided with her husband in Japan since last April. 75 YEARS AGO Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1946 “Emperor Hiromichi,” as he is now ... ( read original story ...)
Japan governors urge gov’t to quickly come up with vaccine rollout plans
Japan's governors urged the central government on Saturday to present its coronavirus vaccine rollout plan soon as little information ... ( read original story ...)