Ben Rothenberg believes Denis Shapovalov should apologise for his behaviour on the court during CITI Open quarterfinal. ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Expands in Japan with New Osaka Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel Osaka opens, offering luxury accommodations with a modern ryokan experience, spectacular dining, and stunning city views. ( read original story ...)
“Ons Jabeur’s career on a race with Frances Tiafoe’s, on the road to nowhere” – Fans bemoan Tunisian’s ‘awful’ loss to Naomi Osaka in Canadian Open 1R
Ons Jabeur's crushing loss to Naomi Osaka in the opening round of the 2024 Canadian Open has left tennis fans dismayed. ( read original story ...)
Osaka vs. Mertens Live Stream & TV Channel, August 8
On Thursday, Naomi Osaka (No. 95 in the world) takes on Elise Mertens (No. 35) in the Round of 32 at the WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles 2024. Catch live tennis on Tennis Channel on Fubo. Osaka is ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles 2024 2024: Osaka vs. Mertens Prediction
Osaka has won 30.1% of her return games over her last 10 tournaments, and 76.5% of her service games. Mertens has won 65.8% of her service games over her last 10 tournaments, and 34.2% of her return ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Japan agree on trade pact amendments to reduce barriers
Indonesia and Japan on Thursday agreed on amendments to an economic agreement to reduce or remove trade barriers, Indonesia said, predicting the revision will boost bilateral trade. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Ups Forecast After AI Demand Helps Sales Beat
Tokyo Electron Ltd. raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year to March after reporting a better-than-expected surge in sales. ( read original story ...)
US Ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki peace ceremony after Israel excluded
Rahm Emanuel will sit out Nagasaki’s peace ceremony over Israel’s exclusion from the annual event to commemorate the 1945 atomic bombing of the city, the embassy said. ( read original story ...)
“Since becoming a mom, kids saying I’m their favorite player is really huge” – Naomi Osaka delves into importance of being a ‘role model’ as a mother
Naomi Osaka delved into the importance of becoming a role model for the younger generation of players after clinching a win against Ons Jabeur in the opening round of the National Bank Open. The Japanese ousted the Tunisian 6-3, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Public Servants May See Biggest Pay Hike in 32 Years
From school teachers to maritime workers, Japan’s civil servants will likely see the biggest salary increases in over three decades, in a development expected to help spur a recovery in consumer demand. ( read original story ...)
Yen sways as traders ponder Japan’s rate path in wild week
The yen was choppy on Thursday after a sharp drop in the previous session in a volatile week that has left sentiment fragile as investors weigh the unwinding of popular carry trades and ponder the rate path Japan's central bank is likely to take. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shiseido becomes latest luxury brand hit by China slump, shares plunge
Japanese cosmetics powerhouse Shiseido fell by its daily limit in Tokyo trading on Thursday following midyear earnings that were hit by restructuring costs and slumping demand in China. ( read original story ...)
Japan kindergartener, man thanked by police for helping save girl lost in drainpipe
A 5-year-old boy was given a letter of thanks by police here on Aug. 6 for his help in locating an elementary school girl who had gotten l ( read original story ...)
Osaka sigue ganando en su retorno tras la maternidad y vence a Jabeur en Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — La japonesa Naomi Osaka superó a otra jugadora Top en su regreso de maternidad y eliminó por 6-3, 6-1 a la novena sembrada Ons Jabeur de Túnez el miércoles en Toronto. La exnúmero uno ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor Breaks Knee Throwing First Pitch at Baseball Game
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike fractured a bone in her knee after throwing out the first pitch at a Yakult Swallows baseball game when her foot slipped on the mound as the ball bounced its way to the ... ( read original story ...)
More than 120 people died in Tokyo from heatstroke in July as average temperatures hit record highs
More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month ... ( read original story ...)