Japanese manufacturers began restarting production at some of the plants that were halted following an earthquake that jolted the country's northeast late on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan maintains huge stimulus, warns of growth risks from Ukraine crisis
The BOJ maintained its short-term rate target at -0.1% and that for the 10-year bond yield around 0% at the two-day policy meeting that ended on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Chepngetich wins in Nagoya in 2:17:18, becoming the first woman athlete in marathon history to receive the largest first prize in the world.
The Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2022 was held today on Sunday, March 13, 2022, and Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya won the race with the second-fastest ever in the women-only marathon in two hours 17 minutes ... ( read original story ...)
Prosecutors drop case of dead suspect in Osaka clinic arson
Prosecutors on Thursday posthumously dropped an arson case against a man over charges of murder and arson at an Osaka mental health c ... ( read original story ...)
World Indoor Championships: Katarina Johnson-Thompson back from Tokyo agony to defend title
Nobody has seen Katarina Johnson-Thompson compete since she limped off the track, face contorted in pain, during the heptathlon at the Tokyo Olympics.The 29-yea ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota races out with $3bn after Fed
Toyota Motor Credit Corp led three corporate borrowers into the US bond market on Thursday as the high grade market provided a supportive backdrop following the Federal Open Market Committee's well ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Fire Dept. warns of microwave fires after cases surge in 2021
A total of 65 fires in Japan's capital were started by microwave ovens in 2021, the highest number since 2011, a report by the Tokyo Fire Dep ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo schools to drop controversial dress code rules regulating hair and underwear color
Tokyo school officials announced they are dropping controversial dress code policies for high school students, including those regulating hairstyles and underwear color and patterns. Around 200 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan spots Russian warships possibly heading toward Ukraine
Japan and Russia have maintained a dispute over the Kuril Islands since Russia took possession of them at the end of World War II. ( read original story ...)
7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 2, leaves thousands without power in Fukushima, Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the earthquake occurred at 11:36 p.m. in Soma, Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Renesas Electronics Corp, a major supplier for automotive chips, and Toyota Motor ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Gundam Statue in Jury Selection for Japan Media Arts Festival
The 59-foot tall life-size movable RX-78-2 Gundam statue is in the Jury Selections for the 25th Japan Media Arts Festival Awards. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Tweets Positive Message Regarding Mental Health Issues
Naomi Osaka broke her silence following the emotional situation that took place at the BNP Paribas Open this week. A heckler brought the four-time grand slam winner to tears during her match on March ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka responds after three-word heckle brought tennis star to tears
Naomi Osaka has sent a poignant message after breaking down in tears at Indian Wells because of a rude heckle from a spectator. ( read original story ...)
Microsoft Flight Simulator Osaka Kansai Airport Gets Release Date, Cincinnati Gets New Screenshots; Ontario Teased & More
Third-party developers had plenty of news to share about upcoming scenery add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator, alongside several releases. ( read original story ...)
The Humanity of Naomi Osaka, Michael Beasley And Other Black Athletes Versus The Inhumanity Of Their ‘Fans’
The famed tennis star and the former NBA basketball player both opened up about their mental health struggles and the damaging effect that criticism had on their psyche. ( read original story ...)
Colin Kaepernick invests in Naomi Osaka’s Kinlò skin-care brand, joins board
She said Kaepernick, along with his partners Canadian businessman Jim Nikopoulos and NHL veteran Akim Aliu, made an undisclosed "seed investment" in Kinlò with Kaepernick joining ... ( read original story ...)