Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, was spotted grabbing a few groceries with his daughter North West in Japan on Thursday. Censori was photographed checking out at a FamilyMart store with some goodies –– including a jumbo bottle of water and some snacks –– while North stood next to her. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka avoids shock loss after coming up big in dramatic finish
Osaka, who didn't play at Wimbledon for a couple of years due to injuries but also pregnancy last year, edged out world No. 53 Diane Pary 6-1 1-6 6-4 to progress into the second round at The ... ( read original story ...)
‘It feels like a dream’: Naomi Osaka wins first Wimbledon match for six years
Whether she has fallen for the grass yet, remains to be seen. Former world No 1 Osaka made a shaky return to the All England Club, as she stumbled through her first round match against France’s Diane ... ( read original story ...)
Watch Wimbledon day one: Raducanu on Centre Court after Alcaraz wins, Osaka into decider
Watch live coverage from day one of Wimbledon, as Emma Raducanu plays on Centre Court following a win for Carlos Alcaraz. ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles past Parry to claim first Wimbledon win since 2018
Click here to find out more info. Adam Pretty/Getty Images WTA Staff After five years away from Wimbledon, former World No.1 Naomi Osaka had to come through a battle before reclaiming her winning ways ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Inspired By Djokovic At Wimbledon Ahead Of Daughter’s Birthday
Naomi Osaka said Sunday she hopes to mark her daughter's first birthday by making a winning return to Wimbledon thanks to a helping hand from Novak Djokovic. ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s priciest mushrooms fuel the global shiitake industry
Forest-grown shiitake mushrooms are expensive and difficult to grow but have a distinct flavor and aroma. Here's how they're cultivated in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
Japan has succesfully deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket. ( read original story ...)
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Park rangers on Japan's sacred Mount Fuji officially started this year's climbing season about 90 minutes before sunrise on Monday, levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to curb ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama investing ~2 billion yuan in Chinese car tyre factory
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is planning to invest 1,960 million yuan (roughly ¥36.7 billion; £212.8 million; 250.5 million euros; $269.7 million) in the construction of a new passenger car tyre ... ( read original story ...)
Tomoyuki Okuno becomes president of Hangzhou Qiantang Yokohama
Following on from the news of the company’s 2-billion-yuan investment in a new passenger car tyre factory in China to serve the domestic market, The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. also made a related ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Network Recognized for Excellence in Gas Leak Detection Thanks to ABB Technology
In January 2024, Osaka Gas Network received the Prime Minister's Award at the 7th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards in Japan. The award highlights the dedication of Osaka Gas Network to improving ... ( read original story ...)
How to watch Osaka vs. Parry in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Osaka vs. Parry will meet in the first round of Wimbledon 2024. The first round of the women's singles competition takes place from July 1 to July 2. Wimbledon 2024 is available to live stream for ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka vs Diane Parry Wimbledon prediction, odds, pick — 7/1/2024
Naomi Osaka takes on Diane Parry at Wimbledon. Our Wimbledon odds series has our Osaka Parry prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Osaka Parry. Naomi Osaka wasn’t supposed to be any sort of ... ( read original story ...)
Koike has small lead as Tokyo election campaign enters final week
The Meiji Jingu Gaien redevelopment plan and disaster resilience have emerged as key issues as the race enters the home stretch. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SmartHR raises $140M Series E as strong demand for HR tech boosts its ARR to $100M
SmartHR, a cloud-based human resources and labor management software startup, said on Monday that it has raised $140 million in a funding round led by KKR and Teachers' Ventures Growth, an investment arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, ( read original story ...)