Japanese household spending likely fell in December from a year earlier, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, the first such fall in three months and a worrying sign that a resurgence in coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)
Fans and journalists may be barred from Tokyo Games
The head of Tokyo’s Olympic organising committee admitted that they are considering barring spectators from the summer Games, and they are also considering a limit on Press numbers.Organisers continue ... ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca to seek Japan’s approval of COVID-19 vaccine as early as mid-February: Yomiuri
TOKYO (Reuters) - AstraZeneca Plc will file for Japanese approval of its COVID-19 vaccine as early as mid-February, the Yomiuri newspaper reported, making it the second vaccine maker to seek approval ... ( read original story ...)
Japan midfielder Kagawa signs for Greek club PAOK
Former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa signed with Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki on Wednesday. The club, which won the Greek title in 2019 for the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka becomes co-owner of women’s soccer team North Carolina Courage
"I will keep continuing to pay the love I have received forward and I'm excited to continue the legacy of women empowerment," Osaka said. ( read original story ...)
Tennis pro Naomi Osaka becomes co-owner of National Women’s Soccer League club
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka took to Twitter on Thursday to announce that is now the co-owner of a National Women’s Soccer League club. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka lands new Levi’s campaign, wants to create own line
After just earning the Female Athlete of the Year title, Naomi Osaka has landed a new Levi’s campaign and is looking to create her own line one day. ( read original story ...)
Boca Raton tennis star Naomi Osaka buys part of women’s pro soccer team
Three-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka has invested in the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League, citing a desire to support women as role models and leaders. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka becomes co-owner of NWSL’s North Carolina Courage
"I will keep continuing to pay the love I have received forward and I'm excited to continue the legacy of women empowerment," Osaka said. ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka invests in NC Courage soccer club
Three-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka has invested in the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League, citing a desire to support women as role models ... ( read original story ...)
Rowing: Double Olympic champion Glover is a mum on a mission for Tokyo
Britain's double Olympic champion Helen Glover is aiming for a comeback at the Tokyo Games after four years away from elite rowing and having three children. The 34-year-old said on Thursday she wan ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the Brand with Marie Kondo
That natsukashi (nostalgic) feeling came rushing back when I learned I would be going Behind the Brand of the amazing Marie Kondo. When I think of Marie and her life-changing philosophy, there are two ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Three-time grand slam champion invests in NWSL team North Carolina Courage
Three-time tennis grand slam champion Naomi Osaka says she has invested in National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise North Carolina Courage. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka buys ownership stake in women’s soccer team
Tennis star Naomi Osaka of Japan purchased an ownership stake in the North Carolina Courage of the National Women Soccer League the team announced Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan to produce 90M doses of AstraZeneca shots
More than 90 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be produced in Japan by a Japanese pharmaceutical company through a licensing agreement ... ( read original story ...)
Tanaka leaves Yankees, rejoins former team to pitch in Japan
Masahiro Tanaka is returning to pitch for his former team in Japan after seven seasons with the New York Yankees. The Rakuten Eagles said Thursday the 32-year-old free agent ... ( read original story ...)