The last time Naomi Osaka was on a court she was fuming with unhappiness, but during her Melbourne opener on Monday she often smiled and seemed relaxed in her rusty 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Alize Cornet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tuna goes for $145,000 as pandemic dampens New Year auction
The buyer of a $145,000 tuna at Tokyo's traditional New Year auction said Wednesday he hoped the purchase would "brighten" a Covid-hit 2022. The top price paid for a tuna at the first auction of the ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Aiko of Japan Makes Royal Debut After Cousin Mako Leaves Imperial Family for N.Y.C.
Princess Aiko of Japan made her royal debut as she joined her parents, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, in a New Year celebration ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Covid Outbreak Spreading To Local Civilians From US Bases In Japan
An outbreak of covid traced to U.S. military bases may prompt the declaration of an emergency on the island of Okinawa. Meanwhile, the British government says it can “ride out” the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to hike consumer, commercial tire prices on Feb. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. will raise prices by an undisclosed percentage on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective Feb. 1. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: I was scared to come to pressroom after what happened at French Open
Home; Tennis News; Tennis Interviews; Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka admitted she felt a bit scared to return to the pressroom following what happened at the French Open. Osaka re ... ( read original story ...)
Night two at the Tokyo Dome had a civil invasion angle & big name champs
Jan. 5’s Wrestle Kingdom show set-up Saturday’s New Japan vs. NOAH one, and saw NJPW ensure they’re heading into 2022 with a main event scene stocked with their biggest stars of this century. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama increases commercial tire prices
For the second time in six months, the tire manufacturer is increasing its prices on both consumer and commercial tires. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire announces price increase on commercial and consumer tires
In response to the continued rise in operational costs, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Dangerous’: Coach says Postecoglou has a ‘frightening’ prospect at Celtic
John Hutchinson has sung Daizen Maeda’s praises after Celtic raided Yokohama F Marinos to secure a loan-to-buy transfer for the Japan forward. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: One of my goals is to never again cry in pressroom
Home; Tennis News; Tennis Interviews; Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka just wants to have fun on the court and never again cry during her press conferences. Osaka broke down in tear ... ( read original story ...)
Okinawa, Tokyo log months-high COVID case counts
Japan's officials are monitoring a rapid spread of coronavirus infections. Okinawa confirmed 623 new cases on Wednesday... well over double the day before. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo may seek emergency measures as COVID cases rise – Sankei
Tokyo authorities may ask Japan’s government to reinstate emergency measures as a rise in COVID-19 cases spurs concern that the capital is experiencing a sixth wave of infections, the Sankei newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Familiar restrictions return to US bases in Japan as COVID-19 case numbers roar back
The overall U.S. military authority in Japan is considering a return to stricter health protection measures as U.S. bases reported another 338 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for attempted bank robbery in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly attempting to rob a bank in Sapporo on Tuesday. According to police, Shoyo Wakabayashi, a self-professed construction industry worker, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 390 new COVID cases on Jan. 5
Japan's capital recorded 390 new coronavirus infections on Jan. 5, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, after the capital registered ... ( read original story ...)