Japan's latest Olympic controversy — the reluctant resignation of Japanese organizing committee head Yoshiro Mori over sexist comments — comes as its citizens are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government panel approves Covid vaccine, made by Pfizer, for the first time, NHK TV reports
Japanese health officials approved the country's first Covid-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer, NHK national television reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan Activist Welcomes Olympic Chief Resignation, but Says Sexism Much Wider
The resignation of Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori will not by itself solve the problems of sexism in Japanese society, according to one of the student activists behind a petition that had ... ( read original story ...)
Hakodate to Sapporo: Hokkaido travel guide
Discover how to travel from Hakodate to Sapporo on the Super Hokuto Limited Express using the JR Pass, and learn about alternate transportation options. ( read original story ...)
Alpen chief resigns after arrested for alleged sexual assault of woman
The chairman of sporting goods chain Alpen Co. on Friday resigned after his arrest over the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a hotel in Nagoya last year ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama prison inmate’s letter exposes flaws that led to large coronavirus cluster
Since December 2020, coronavirus infections have been spreading throughout a prison in the city of Yokohama, south of Tokyo, in what is th ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber expanding tyre mould capacity in Thailand
Yokohama Mold Co., Ltd. (YMC), the tyre mould production subsidiary of Yokohama Rubber, is expanding production capacity at its Yokohama Mold (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (YMTC) facility in order to ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021: Naomi Osaka vs Garbine Muguruza preview, head-to-head & prediction
Naomi Osaka vs Garbine Muguruza preview. Two women who have won a combined 5 Grand Slam titles, face off in a de facto final as Garbine Muguruza and Naomi Osaka battle each other ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tyres Equipped Cars Remain strong in Round 3 at FMSCI INRC Rally at Coimbatore
Chetan Shivram driving on Yokohama Advan Rally Tyres along with his co-driver Shahid Salman, makes place on the podium with 2nd position in the INRC 2 category at the marquee motorsports event, the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics chief resigns after sexist remarks
The saga has dealt a fresh blow to the embattled Olympics, already marred by fears around the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan decline as other major Asian markets are closed for Lunar New Year holiday
Shares in Australia and Japan struggled for gains on Friday where trading volume was relatively low as many markets in the region are closed for the start of the Lunar New Year holiday. In Australia, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka enjoys the last of the crowds in third round win
Naomi Osaka swept into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Ons Jabeur in front of one of the last crowds allowed before Melbourne Park goes into lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka lives to fight another day; Su-Wei Hsieh finds a way
Home; Tennis News; On the WTA results with; Third seed Naomi Osaka had to work hard to capture a 6-3, 6-2 win over Ons Jabeur in their third-round match at the Australian Open on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka shows gentle touch to reach last 16 at Open
Naomi Osaka had to deal with a butterfly landing on her nose Friday but was otherwise little bothered as she breezed into the last 16 of the Australian Open and a showdown with last year's runner-up ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Cruises Past Ons Jabeur, Advances to 4th Round at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka 's winning streak continues. The 23-year-old, who is seeded third, defeated 27th-seeded Ons Jabeur in straight sets (6-3, 6-2) in the third round of Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka in cute run-in with rogue butterfly at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka has always been one of the most endearing players in tennis, and her sweet exchange with a rogue butterfly on John Caine Arena has only enhanced that reputation. ( read original story ...)