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Japan will kick off its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Wednesday amid concerns that a shortage of special syringes could lead to the waste of millions of doses of Pfizer vaccine as the country ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's overstretched electricity grid is likely to receive another Arctic blast in the coming days, which is already pushing up wholesale prices and may stress generators as they struggle to keep ... ( read original story ...)

As well as she played at the start of her Australian Open quarterfinal, Serena Williams suddenly was struggling early in the second set. After one mistake ... ( read original story ...)

Serena Williams overcame world No. 2 Simona Halep in the Australian Open to set up a blockbuster semifinal clash with Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)

Whoever becomes the next president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee must have a deep understanding of gender equality, organisers said on Tuesday, after former head Yoshiro Mori quit over ... ( read original story ...)

Japan will begin its COVID-19 inoculation drive on Wednesday, starting with 40,000 medical workers, Japan's vaccination programme chief Taro Kono said at a news conference on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka has never lost a Grand Slam after making the quarter-finals and if all goes to plan at the Australian Open she will be savouring a fourth major triumph before her 24th birthday. ( read original story ...)

Valuations have been reasonable and earnings have been growing steadily in Japan over the last 10 years, says John Vail of Nikko Asset Management. ( read original story ...)

With Japan’s rules on movement less restrictive than many other countries, its love hotels have fared relatively well during the coronavirus pandemic. But in a country where, according to government ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd has developed an AI-based system to predict the physical properties of rubber compounds, the Japanese tire and rubber products makers has announced. The technology, which is ... ( read original story ...)

Yoshiro Mori's replacement as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee is expected to be named very quickly. The 83-year-old former prime minister was forced to ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka advanced Tuesday to a potential semifinal showdown against Serena Williams at the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka advanced Tuesday to a potential semifinal showdown against Serena Williams at the Australian Open. Osaka earned her 19th victory in a row ... ( read original story ...)

Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka cruises past Hsieh Su-wei in just 66 minutes to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)

The first of the men’s quarter-finals takes place on Rod Laver Arena, where Naomi Osaka earlier dismissed Hsieh Su-wei in straight sets.Join Mike Hytner for updates ... ( read original story ...)

The brute force of Naomi Osaka crushed the artistry of Hsieh Su-wei as the Japanese former champion charged into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-2 6-2 win on Tuesday. On a warm and muggy ... ( read original story ...)