Japan has revised earlier estimates to show that its economy contracted at a 2.9% annual pace in the first quarter of the year, as meanwhile a survey by the central bank showed conditions remain slugg ( read original story ...)
Japan launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
Japan has deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s shaky business mood, GDP downgrade cloud BOJ hike timing
The business mood in Japan's service-sector soured in June as the lower yen pushed costs higher, a quarterly central bank survey showed on Monday, offsetting a big lift in factory confidence and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mount Fuji implements tourist tax in response to overcrowding concerns
Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon of Japan, has put new regulations in place for climbers amid concerns about overcrowding. Beginning July 1, climbers must pay 2,000 yen ($12.40) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s land prices rise at fastest pace since 2010, tax agency says
Japan's land prices in 2023 rose at the fastest pace since comparable data available in 2010, the tax agency said on Monday, suggesting a recovery gathered pace helped by brisk tourism after the ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, after end of new US-South Korea-Japan drill
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired two ballistic missile Monday but one of them possibly flew abnormally, South Korea’s military said, a day after the North vowed “offensive and ... ( read original story ...)
Djokovic inspires Osaka at SW19
It’s been a great journey and I’m lucky and blessed to have happy girl with lots of energy. It’s a dream to be here with her now.” ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares outstanding grass advice given by Novak Djokovic before Wimbledon
N aomi Osaka shares she reached out to Novak Djokovic for some grass tips and the Serb had a great answer to one of her questions, telling her that she should not feel afraid of potentially slipping ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘an incredibly different person’ as she makes Wimbledon return
Naomi Osaka believes she is “an incredibly different person and player” since she last played at Wimbledon five years ago – ahead of her SW19 return. Former world No 1 Osaka will take to Court 2 on ... ( read original story ...)
Emphasis on gender in Tokyo election coverage reveals misogyny, bias: experts
TOKYO -- After it was reported that high-profile politician Renho was preparing to run for the July 7 Tokyo gubernatorial election against incumbent Gov. Yuriko Koike, the Japanese media was quick to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eisai aims for 2030 U.S. release of new Alzheimer’s drug
TOKYO -- Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai is developing an Alzheimer's disease treatment that targets a protein linked to symptoms, aiming to release it in the U.S. by fiscal 2030. Small-scale ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s agency signs 15-year-old Australian tennis player Cooper Kose
He was a hitting partner for Coco Gauff and others at the Australian Open and signed on the eve of Wimbledon with the agency co-founded by Naomi Osaka. Osaka, a four-time major champion and former No. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘an incredibly different person and player’ on her Wimbledon return
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Naomi Osaka Vs Diane Parry, Live Streaming, Wimbledon 2024: When, Where To Watch 1st Round Match
Following her return after a long leave, Osaka has shown glimpses of her former brilliance. She's racked up 15 wins in 27 matches this season, reaching the quarterfinals in Qatar and Libema, and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka finds inspiration at Wimbledon ahead of daughter’s birthday
London, UK - 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. The Japanese tennis superstar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Will Deploy Mobile Radar Site in the Philippine Sea, U.S. Marines Test Attack Helicopter in Anti-Surface Role
JTPS-P25 Anti-air Rader,Air Defence Training unit in 2013. Japanese MoD Photo The Japan Self Defense Force has stationed a mobile radar system on Kita Daito Island in the Philippine Sea to expand ... ( read original story ...)