Naomi Osaka has been handed a wildcard to compete in Wimbledon this summer, and the Japanese star has shared her true feelings about the news on social media ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open mixed as investors await Tokyo, U.S. inflation data
Japan will release June inflation data for the capital city of Tokyo, which is widely considered to be a leading indicator of nationwide trends. The yen currently still stands beyond the 160 mark ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘deeply concerned’ about rapid, one-sided forex moves, finance minister says
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that the authorities were "deeply concerned" about the impact of "rapid and one-sided" foreign exchange moves on the economy, as the yen ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates, keeps BOJ rate hike prospects alive
Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June on rising fuel bills and the boost to import costs from a weak yen, data showed on Friday, keeping alive expectations for a near-term interest ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates in June
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.1% in June from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, accelerating from the previous month as rising fuel bills and the boost to import costs from a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May jobless rate unchanged at 2.6%, job availability down
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - Japan's jobless rate in May was unchanged at 2.6% from the previous month, government data showed on Friday. The jobs-to-applicants ratio fell to 1.24 in May from 1.26 in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s auto industry has an AI chip problem, says self-driving startup
TOKYO -- The Japanese auto industry is facing higher costs and potentially less design freedom as artificial intelligence chips become more expensive and reliance on overseas companies like Nvidia ... ( read original story ...)
Is Naomi Osaka competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
After a disappointing start to her season, with early exists in both the Australian and French Opens, four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka is looking to rebound in Paris. ( read original story ...)
U.S. soldier charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Japan
Tokyo — Japan's government is calling for stricter oversight of U.S. troops stationed in the country after a soldier was charged over the alleged sexual assault of a Japanese teenager in Okinawa. Prosecutors in the southern island region charged the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor lays wreath on tomb of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has laid a wreath on the tomb of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. The Emperor traveled to St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle near London on Thursday. He and Empress Masako were officially invited to ... ( read original story ...)
When did Naomi Osaka turn pro?
Naomi Osaka is the most accomplished Asian tennis player and one of the most accomplished female athletes ever. Learn about her accomplished career here. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Looks Fierce and Ready on Grass Courts Ahead of Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka secured her first win on a grass court since 2019. It was the first round of the Libema Open, and the Japanese tennis professional defeated the higher-ranked Elise Mertens in straight sets ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon adds nonbinary category for 2025 race
Tokyo Marathon will allow athletes to select nonbinary as their gender identity instead of male or female during registration. ( read original story ...)
Rescuers work to retrieve 3 bodies discovered on Japan’s Mount Fuji
Three bodies were discovered in a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji. One body has been retrieved, while efforts to recover the remaining two are on hold due to bad weather. ( read original story ...)
Japan poised to take action as Yen tumbles against the dollar
The yen has weakened to 160.88 against the dollar, the lowest since 1986. Currency experts think if it keeps going to 165, the Bank of Japan will intervene. “Rapid, one-sided moves are undesirable. In particular, we’re deeply concerned about the effect ... ( read original story ...)
World’s Fastest Train Runs Into Trouble
A railway using the world's fastest train is undergoing construction between Tokyo and Nagoya, though environmental objections have stalled its arrival. ( read original story ...)