TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly lower in muted trading Tuesday amid continuing uncertainty over trade tensions between China and the U.S. The S&P 500 index added 2.41 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,730.13 on Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Asian stocks fall in muted trading amid trade uncertainty
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly lower in muted trading Tuesday amid continuing uncertainty over trade tensions between China and the U.S. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 is basically flat at 22,862.79 after morning trading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka eases past Azarenka in Rome as Vinci calls time on career
(Reuters) - Rising Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka eased into the second round of the Italian Open on Monday with a 6-0 6-3 victory over former world number one Victoria Azarenka, on a day in which local favorite Roberta Vinci called time on her career. ( read original story ...)
Italian Masters: Osaka advances with ease over Azarenka
The former number one had a rough outing against Naomi Osaka who took her out in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 on Corte Centrale on the grounds of Foro Italico in Rome. It was the 20 year old’s fourth time defeating a current or former world number one in her ... ( read original story ...)
What to see and where to eat in Osaka, Japan
BBC News - 04:56 AM GMT May 14, 2018 'Mean and foolish': North Korea says Japan is stalling peace over cold war abductions The Guardian - 04:47 AM GMT May 14, 2018 Japan Airlines to set up low-cost carrier, targeting Asian demand Reuters - 03:29 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gets Its Own Twitch Channel (EXCLUSIVE)
We want to evoke the feeling of being in Tokyo with someone who knows it well and is sharing their very personal experience, perspective, and narrative with you.” What’s interesting is that Problem also doesn’t want to pull any punches, and you ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Nissan profit hit by strong yen, higher materials, R&D costs
TOKYO — Nissan Motor Co.’s profit fell 32 percent in the last quarter from a year earlier as a strong yen, rising raw materials costs and research expenses bit into earnings, the Japanese automaker reported Monday. Nissan’s January-March profit was ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Snoopy joining Sony? Music unit buying stake in Peanuts
TOKYO — Snoopy may be joining Sony. Japanese electronics maker Sony Corp.’s music unit said Monday that it is buying a stake in Peanuts Holdings, the company behind Snoopy and Charlie Brown. Sony Music Entertainment signed a deal with DHX Media, based ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber : Sales and Earnings Up at Yokohama Rubber in First Quarter of 2018
Tokyo - The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today its business and financial results for the first quarter (January to March) of fiscal 2018. Yokohama has adopted the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as of the issuance of its ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese desserts a sweet addition to Vancouver’s culinary scene
B.C. diners are likely familiar with Japanese cuisine like sushi and ramen, but On The Coast food columnist Gail Johnson says desserts from Japan are just as tasty. When speaking with host Gloria Macarenko, Johnson highlighted two delicacies: Mochi ice ... ( read original story ...)
Duffy and Mola win in Yokohama
WTS Yokohama: The men's race Spaniard Mario Mola delivered a three-peat victory at the 2018 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama. After putting up one of his best swims of his career, he survived a massive bike pack to break away after T2 in what would be a ... ( read original story ...)
Flora Duffy Soars to Top of Rankings after WTS Yokohama Win
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy collected the first win of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifying period on Saturday, landing another brilliant gold at the 2018 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama. Winning here for the second year in succession, it was also a second straight ... ( read original story ...)
Mario Mola collects three-peat win in WTS Yokohama
Saturday saw yet another WTS performance for the history books as Spain’s Mario Mola delivered a record third successive victory at the 2018 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama. Mola put in one of the best swims of his career, survived a massive bike pack and ... ( read original story ...)
British Partriathletes excel at World Paratriathlon Series Yokohama
Great Britain’s paratriathletes opened the 2018 season in style, winning three golds, a silver and three bronze medals in the first ITU World Paratriatlon Series event in Yokohama, Japan. Paralympic silver medallist, Lauren Steadman, was among the gold ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese-style cheesecake
Note: The use of parchment paper here is a must. Make sure when you line the sides of the round cake tin to ensure parchment is approximately 2" above the rim of the tin. Also, the use of a water bath is also a must for a successful result. Melt cream ... ( read original ...
Naomi Osaka recalls the moment she ‘was in such shock’ with Serena Williams
It's now almost two months that Naomi Osaka upset Serena Williams at the Miami Open. The Japanese player still can't believe at what she did, because of Serena's legacy and all the achievements she got. 'Above everything, it was just such an honor to play ... ( read original story ...)