Ray Parks' Nagoya Diamond Dolphins and Matthew Aquino's Shinshu Brave Warriors grabbed victories in the Japan B.League on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Parks’ Nagoya extends win streak to 8 as Ravena brothers’ teams fall
The Asian guard posted 12 points, two rebounds, two steals, to steer the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins to a 108-84 win against the Osaka Evessa at the Ookini Arena, Maishima. His team is still up and ... ( read original story ...)
Parks, Nagoya end year on high note, rout Osaka for 8th straight win
Making the most of his seamless fit with his squad, Ray Parks delivers another double-digit performance for the streaking Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Everything you need to know about the tennis star’s return to court
Naomi Osaka has touched down in Australia ahead of her return to the tennis court. The four-time Grand Slam champion has been on a break from the court since crashing out of the US Open in the third ... ( read original story ...)
Practice Practice Down Under: Dimitrov, Barty, Osaka, Alcott and others hit the courts
He will undoubtedly aim to bring the same energy in 2022 that's gotten him far in the past. It's been quite a while since Osaka has been in the conversation due to her time away from the tour. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 76 new Covid-19 cases, record high in over 2 months
Of Wednesday's new cases in Tokyo, 23 were confirmed among people in their 20s, 20 among those in their 30s and 11 among those in their 40s ... ( read original story ...)
3 planes are flying potatoes into Japan to help tackle the country’s shortage of fries, which has caused McDonald’s to ration servings
An American freight forwarding company is flying potatoes to Japan after the CEO said he had been learning about McDonald's french fry shortage. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM to visit Australia next week to discuss Indo-Pacific security
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning a visit to Australia next week to discuss defence and security in the Indo-Pacific, amid China’s rising military ambitions in the region. During the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Break From Tennis Over As She Lands In Melbourne For Australian Open
Naomi Osaka touched down at Melbourne airport on Tuesday signaling her intent to return to professional tennis after casting doubt over her future in September. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 76 new COVID-19 cases; Osaka confirms 61
Tokyo confirmed 76 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Dec. 29, the first time for the daily count to top 50 since Oct. 16, when 65 were reported. ( read original story ...)
No contact required: Covid fuels vending machine revival in Japan
After decades of decline, jidō hanbaiki are back in fashion with public wary of human interaction ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 76 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday reported 76 new coronavirus cases, up 30 from Tuesday and 36 more than last Wednesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 76 COVID infections on Dec. 29, first time over 70 cases since October
Tokyo recorded 76 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 29, following 46 infections the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced.This is ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down on profit-taking after Nikkei hits 1-month high
Tokyo stocks closed lower Wednesday as investors locked in profits on technology and other issues after the benchmark Nikkei rose to ... ( read original story ...)
Mother questioned by police after boy, 9, dies in apparent fall from Tokyo hotel
Police said an officer found the child lying on the ground on the hotel's premises in Kabukicho, Shinjuku Ward, after hearing a loud noise at around 7 a.m. ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for Omicron spread as New Year’s travelers fan across country
Japan braced for a feared rebound in coronavirus cases as the highways and airports filled with travelers at the start of New Year's holidays on Wednesday. The governors of the metropolises of Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)