For the second year in a row, Naomi Osaka and Liudmila Samsonova faced off in the second round of the Miami Open presented by Itaú. And for the second year in a row, former World No. 1 Osaka came away ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation hits 3% in February, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike bets
Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0% in February from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, staying above the central bank's 2% target and reinforcing market expectations of further ... ( read original story ...)
Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes
Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
Japan Consumer Inflation Slowed in February Due to Energy Subsidies
Japan’s consumer inflation slowed in February thanks to the government’s reintroduction of energy subsidies but remained well above the Bank of Japan’s target of 2%. ( read original story ...)
Most Japan firms stay committed to diversity despite US moves, Reuters survey shows
More than three-quarters of Japanese companies have no plan to pull back from promoting workplace diversity and decarbonisation despite recent policy changes in the United States, a Reuters survey ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is out of the chip race but still in the game
Japan lost its edge in chips decades ago — to chip designers in the US and manufacturers in Taiwan and South Korea. Since the 1990s, the gap has only widened. The world’s most advanced silicon, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan becomes first non-host nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Japan has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Japan is the first non-host country to qualify for the event. ( read original story ...)
Japan become first nation to qualify for World Cup as Kamada, Kubo strike
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Saitama ... ( read original story ...)
MLB Tokyo Series sets Fanatics’ company record in merchandise, trading card sales
Fanatics raked in $40 million with their MLB Tokyo Series collection, making it the largest selling event in the history of the company. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama set to close automotive hose plant, cut 250 jobs
Market pressures are forcing the closure of a Yokohama Industries Americas plant in Versailles, Ky., resulting in the loss of 250 jobs. ( read original story ...)
Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifying after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama. ( read original story ...)
Chinese tourists expected to flock to Japan, South Korea for cherry blossoms in Qingming holidays: platform
An influx of Chinese tourists is expected in Japan and South Korea during the upcoming public holidays, drawn by the cherry blossoms there, an industry platform reported Thursday. The cities of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. ( read original story ...)
Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after Bahrain win
Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama on Thursday to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and extend their run of successive appearances at the finals to eight. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo takeaways: Dodgers relish experience, expect Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts back soon
Takeaways from the Tokyo Series, which ended with the Dodgers winning both games against the Cubs. Next game that counts is March 27 at Dodger Stadium. ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom, free visas and stronger rouble see Russians flock to Japan
Wrapped up in warm coats and woolly hats, hundreds of people have braved Moscow's chilly spring weather to form an orderly queue. But they have not come to see a celebrity or an exclusive exhibition. ( read original story ...)