On a recent episode of Victoria Secret’s VS Voices podcast, tennis superstar Naomi Osaka expressed her frustrations with the discriminatory behavior that women face in pro sports. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on sluggish tech issues, weak yen
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Wednesday as tech names sold off following a drop in their U.S. counterparts overnight, while some export-related issues were lifted by a weakened yen against the U.S. dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity grows at fastest pace in nearly four years – Flash PMI
Japan's factory activity grew at the fastest pace in nearly four years in November, as output accelerated on loosening COVID-19 restrictions, defying pressure from the biggest jump in input prices in ... ( read original story ...)
RNR Tire, Yokohama donate car to breast cancer survivor
RNR Tire Express held its second annual "You're A Rockstar New Car Giveaway" during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October and awarded a new car to the winner Nov. 13. The event, sponsored by RNR ... ( read original story ...)
Prosecutors appeal life sentence of ex-nurse for murdering patients
Prosecutors have appealed a ruling that sentenced a former nurse to life in prison for killing three patients by putting a disinfectant into their intravenous drips at a hospital in Yokohama near ... ( read original story ...)
Only 30% of child centers in Japan have clearly defined sex-crime prevention rules: survey
Only around 30% of local governments across Japan that have child consultation centers have clearly defined rules and guidelines to prevent inappropri ... ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu pips Naomi Osaka with astonishing 2021 career earnings uncovered
British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has pipped four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in the 2021 career earnings table, following her historic US Open win. Raducanu broke countless records in ... ( read original story ...)
Juniors will look to emulate senior team’s Tokyo glory
Riding the wave of enthusiasm following the senior team’s Tokyo Olympics glory, defending champion India looks forward to giving a memorable performance in the men’s hockey Junior World Cup starting ... ( read original story ...)
Is being differently-abled a blessing? Watch what Tokyo Paralympics medalist said
Para-Badminton player Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj talks about whether being a differently-abled person is a “blessing”. Suhas said he does not believe in being differently-abled person as a blessing. In ... ( read original story ...)
Junior Hockey World Cup: After serious injury and Tokyo Olympics bronze, Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India
From the junior most member of the senior team to leading India at the Junior World Cup, it has been an incredible transition for Vivek Sagar Prasad. ( read original story ...)
The extension of a residence into Tokyo’s hypertrophic fabric
In Tokyo, the SO&CO studio has led the extension of a single-family home near Mizumoto Park, a residential area of the Japanese capital characterized by a congested urban fabric but with a human scale ... ( read original story ...)
Indian colts look to build on Tokyo hockey bronze
Lack of international action means all teams enter the Junior World Cup with a clean slate, but hosts have advantage of familiarity ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian women’s qualifier for basketball World Cup to be held February in Osaka
Canada's women's basketball team will play its World Cup qualifying tournament February in Osaka, Japan. Canada was drawn Tuesday into a group that includes Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Japan, plus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam look to space and cyber defense against China
Japan and Vietnam on Tuesday signed an agreement to cooperate in space defense and cybersecurity, as the two Asian nations rapidly step up their military ties amid concerns over China’s growing ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC To Receive $3.47 Billion In Subsidies From Japan Government For $7 Billion Chip Factory It Will Set Up In Kumamoto
Japan will provide 600 billion yen ($5.2 billion) as part of its fiscal 2021 supplementary budget to support advanced semiconductor manufacturers. Around 400 billion yen ($3.47 Billion) will be ... ( read original story ...)
PM pays working visit to Japan’s Tochigi prefecture
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 23 paid a working visit to Tochigi prefecture, where he received its Governor Fukuda Tomikazu, and attended a conference on cooperation between ... ( read original story ...)