Naomi Osaka has taken part in several ventures throughout her career, and some of the recent ones have been focused on helping new parents have a smooth transition to such a life. The Japanese player ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Konica Minolta to cut 2,400 jobs, book $132 million in expenses
Japan's Konica Minolta said on Thursday it will trim 2,400 jobs worldwide during the current fiscal year as part of structural reform.The office business company is expected to book about 20 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan offers bleaker view on economy, flags upbeat wage signs
The Bank of Japan cut its economic assessment for most regions on Thursday but signalled its confidence that wage hikes were broadening, leaving scope for another hike in the country's still-low ... ( read original story ...)
Japan won’t intervene unless yen slides below 155, says ex-FX diplomat Watanabe
Japanese authorities likely won't intervene in the currency market unless the yen plunges below 155 to the dollar, former top currency diplomat Hiroshi Watanabe said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Williams’ Sargeant to race with Albon’s repaired chassis in Japan
Logan Sargeant will race at the Japanese Grand Prix with the repaired chassis his Williams teammate Alex Albon broke two weeks ago. ( read original story ...)
BOJ cuts economic assessment for 7 of Japan’s 9 regions
The Bank of Japan cut its economic assessment for seven of the country's nine regions on Thursday, but said the economies were mostly picking up or recovering gradually. ( read original story ...)
Landmark Osaka tower completed
A new landmark tower has just been completed outside Osaka Station. The facility is part of a redevelopment project that comes as Osaka prepares to host the World Expo next year. ( read original story ...)
Jimmy Kimmel says travel to Japan made him realize how ‘filthy and disgusting’ the modern USA is
Jimmy Kimmel spoke at length about how shockingly clean Japan is, from its truck stop bathrooms to its major city streets, marveling at how filthy America is by comparison. ( read original story ...)
Pulling back the layers: Hosei Kijima has done a lot of growing in going from Yokohama to City SC
Midfielder Hosei Kijima came to America to become a soccer player; along the way, he's grown as a player and a person and now is establishing himself at City SC ... ( read original story ...)
Roblox.Osaka Controversy
Roblox.Osaka Controversy refers to accusations aimed at TikToker Roblox.Osaka, the owner of a TikTok page dedicated to the "Who Can It Be Now?" Osaka meme, alleging that the content creator asked an ... ( read original story ...)
CBS News abruptly shutters Tokyo bureau to cut costs after over 50 years in Japan
CBS News quietly shut down its Tokyo bureau this week — a desperate move to slash costs that could crimp the network’s coverage of China, The Post has learned. ( read original story ...)
Police Arrest Suspect Behind Nintendo Live Tokyo 2024 Threats
After multiple persistent threats against attendees and staff that led to the cancellation of the major Nintendo Live event in Tokyo in December 2023, Japanese police have reportedly arrested the ... ( read original story ...)
Melvin Jerusalem once again ends Philippines’ title drought, wants unification bouts next
For a second year in a row, Melvin Jerusalem finds himself as the lone champion standing atop Philippine boxing. The unassuming Filipino lifted his second world title belt on Saturday, dropping the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Don Don Tei offers ‘easy Japanese’ dishes in 1st Manila restaurant
At the newly-opened restaurant, other must-try dishes include its Gyudon, with its thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a sweet sauce over rice; the indulgent Wagyu Yakiniku Don, where grilled ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian president-elect meets with Japan’s prime minister, commits to strengthening relations
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Subianto wants to strengthen relations between both nations as China's military presence grows. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Itochu plans record 1 trillion yen investment to drive growth
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese trading house Itochu said on Wednesday it will step up investment in growth segments, aiming for record spending of 1 trillion yen ($6.6 billion) in the ... ( read original story ...)