Tokyo is on a charm offensive, hoping to lure firms in Hong Kong spooked by protests and a controversial security law imposed by China. But the city is proving a tough sell. ( read original story ...)
Bach Comes to Tokyo as Cheerleader for Next Year’s Olympics
IOC President Thomas Bach is beginning a visit to Tokyo to convince politicians and the Japanese public that the postponed Olympics will open in just over eight months. ( read original story ...)
Thirdy Ravena struggles vs Tokyo as San-En continues slump
The 23-year-old's squad was sent to their third straight loss and slipped further down with a 2-12 record in the season. ( read original story ...)
Yakuza: Like a Dragon Review: Out With The Old
Like A Dragon Available on: PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Pu ... ( read original story ...)
The fugitive CEO Carlos Ghosn on how he escaped jail in Japan
Global tycoons are rarely strangers to risk, but no chief executive has made a bet as epic as the one Carlos Ghosn made last December. The former boss of the Renault-Nissan alliance did something he ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido’s coronavirus cases surge past 200 for 3rd straight day
Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido saw 230 new cases of the coronavirus on Nov. 14, its third-highest daily tally to date. ( read original story ...)
Nissan sues for $95 mln in damages in Carlos Ghosn trial
Ousted Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn's legal woes deepened on Friday with the start of a civil trial in Yokohama, Japan, where his former employer is seeking 10 billion yen ($95 million) in ... ( read original story ...)
China’s foreign minister may visit Japan later in November – Mainichi
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi may visit Japan later this month to meet his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi for talks on cooperation over the coronavirus crisis and the East China Sea ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Ishin and Nippon Ishin must adapt or risk extinction
Despite polls showing Osaka Ishin remains popular that the anti-merger faction won by only 17,000 votes of over 1.37 million cast, the party and its movement are in deep trouble. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Fans from less-infected countries may be exempt from quarantine
Foreign spectators at next summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are likely to be exempt from Japan’s 14-day quarantine requirement if they are from countries or regions with relatively fewer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Mako, Who’s Giving up Royal Status to Marry Commoner, Postpones Wedding Again
Japan's Princess Mako has delayed her wedding — again. On Friday, the princess reaffirmed her intention to marry her college sweetheart, admitting, however, that the wedding date still remains ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka schools boyfriend Cordae in cruel TikTok tennis video
Three-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka’s boyfriend Cordae actually thought he could beat her in tennis. The world No. 3-ranked women’s singles player recently posted a video of the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Nike Collection is More Than a Multicultural Marvel
Nike will drop her latest collection throughout Japan as well as North and South America. The design is pure Osaka with nods to her multicultural background. The collection’s look is clean yet vibrant ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Anticipates ‘Stronger Than Expected’ Rebound
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. expects to see a “stronger than expected recovery” and is revising its full-year sales and income projections as a result. ( read original story ...)
Nissan sues Carlos Ghosn for $95 million in damages
Ousted Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn's legal woes deepened on Friday with the start of a civil trial in Yokohama, Japan, where his former employer is seeking $95 million (72.2 million pounds) ... ( read original story ...)
Lil Baby, Naomi Osaka Feature in Powerful Beats By Dre Ad Directed by Melina Matsoukas
A powerful new ad campaign for Beats By Dr. Dre launched on Thursday featuring tennis champ Naomi Osaka, rapper Lil Baby and newcomer Bubba Wallace. “Queen and Slim” director Melina ... ( read original story ...)