World number three Naomi Osaka and top-ranked Ashleigh Barty were pushed to the brink Wednesday, but both survived early exits at Melbourne Park. Japan's Osaka was made to work hard against in-form ... ( read original story ...)
Barty, Osaka advance in Australian Open tuneups in 3 sets
Ash Barty looked like the world No. 1 in the first set, then struggled the rest of the way against No. 52-ranked Marie Bouzkova before completing a 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 win in an Australian Open tuneup ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Outlasts In-form Boulter To Reach Quarters
World number three Naomi Osaka was made to work hard Wednesday against in-form Katie Boulter, but fought back for a three-set victory to reach the quarter-finals of the Gippsland Trophy. The 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics face another looming headache – no medical staff
Japanese doctors and nurses fighting the novel coronavirus will not have the time to volunteer to help at the Olympics, a medical association has said, raising another headache for organisers ... ( read original story ...)
Doctors, nurses fighting COVID-19 will not be able to volunteer at Tokyo Olympics
Japanese doctors and nurses fighting the novel coronavirus will not have the time to volunteer to help at the Olympics, a medical association has said, raising another headache for organizers ... ( read original story ...)
NBA stars of Team USA await for China at Tokyo Olympics – if they qualify
Chinese will also face European champions France and Asian No 1 Iran at men’s tournament if they can progress from Canada qualifiers. ( read original story ...)
These Tokyo hotels are offering rooms for daytime remote work at only ¥500 per day
During the Covid-19 pandemic, some hotels are turning unused rooms into daytime mini offices to encourage teleworking ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Animators in Pencil Peril Over Production Halt
Japan's animators are losing one of the tools of their trade after Mitsubishi Pencil said this week it would scale back a long-running line of coloured pencils. Mitsubishi Pencil will reduce its 7700 ... ( read original story ...)
RHP Patton minor deal with Rangers after 4 seasons in Japan
Spencer Patton has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to spring training after pitching in Japan the past four ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka rallies past Boulter into Gippsland last eight
U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka extended her winning streak to 13 matches on Wednesday but only after riding out a stiff challenge from Katie Boulter to beat the Briton 3-6 6-3 6-1 and reach the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka advances after tough challenge
World No.3 Naomi Osaka has won through to the quarter-finals of an Australian Open lead-up event in Melbourne after rallying to overcome Briton Katie Boulter. ( read original story ...)
“If I Lose, It’s Okay”: Naomi Osaka Lauds Katie Boulter After Thrilling Victory at WTA 500 Melbourne
The Round of 16 clash between Japan's Naomi Osaka and Great Britain's Katie Boulter turned into a thriller when Osaka lost her first set, 6-3. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: “I was nervous during the whole match”
Home; Tennis News; Tennis Interviews; The Japanese star Naomi Osaka reached the third round of the WTA Gippsland Trophy by beating Alize Cornet in straight sets, with the final sc ... ( read original story ...)
Central Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:CJPRY) Rating Lowered to Sell at Zacks Investment Research
Central Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:CJPRY) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, Zacks.com reports. ( read original story ...)
Olympics organisers give giant middle finger to Tokyo
The pandemic-postponed Olympics will go ahead this summer “however the coronavirus evolves”, Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori said Tuesday, brushing aside doubts about the event. ( read original story ...)
“Snow Pallet”, the latest installation by Toshihiko Shibuya
Japanese artist Toshihiko Shibuya has officially presented the thirteenth edition of his "Snow Pallet" series. Find out all the details! ( read original story ...)