Japan's factory output likely rose for a third straight month in August but at a slower pace, suggesting a recovery in manufacturing activity will be moderate, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Jyseleca® (Filgotinib) Approved in Japan for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and Eisai Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) today announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has granted Gilead K.K. (Tokyo, Japan) ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Yokohama’s 18-metre-tall Gundam is now up and moving
Despite the disappointing setbacks, spirits are still flying high as exciting video clips of the robot have started to appear on the Internet, way ahead of Yokohama Gundam Factory’s opening. First ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wears Yellow Bikini in ‘Sunny’ Snap Taken by Boyfriend as She Sits Out of French Open
"Unfortunately I won't be able to play the French Open this year," Osaka said in a previous statement, citing a sore hamstring ... ( read original story ...)
Hamilton, Rapinoe and Osaka make ‘Time 100’ list
NEW YORK • Japan's Naomi Osaka, American Megan Rapinoe and Briton Lewis Hamilton were among the athletes named on the 2020 "Time 100" list of the most influential people in the world.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
‘A real pro’: Naomi Osaka’s anti-racism message resonates with Japan youth
TOKYO -- Two-time U.S. Open champion tennis player Naomi Osaka, 22, has triggered a huge response through her words and actions opposing racial discri ... ( read original story ...)
G1 Climax 30 Night 4 Results: Naito vs. ZSJ in a technical wrestling clinic and much more
The G1 Climax 30 back with the second show in Sapporo for B Block competition headlined by Tetsuya Naito and Zack Sabre Jr. ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Building a Terrifying Giant Godzilla, Which Seems Unwise
A theme park in Japan is constructing a 65-foot tall Godzilla statue—placing it in direct competition with the country's other massive figure: the 60-foot Gundam. The experience—which includes a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Leader Looks for Fresh Start With South Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he wants to break through a diplomatic standoff with South Korea to encourage cooperation on the coronavirus pandemic and the security alliance with the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s problems with shareholder voting underscores need for reform
The conglomerate l ater confirmed that 1,139 voting forms were invalidated by Sumitomo Mitsui, the registry administrator, even though they had been mailed three days before the July 30 deadline and ... ( read original story ...)
‘It’s ALWAYS sunny’: Tennis champ Osaka BASKS in the glow of her US Open glory as she posts BIKINI shot while lounging by the pool
Naomi Osaka has been dealing with the blow of her injury withdrawal from the French Open by indulging in a spot of sunbathing, sharing a sun-kissed shot with fans while tagging rapper boyfriend Cordae ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM calls for better ties with South Korea, cooperation on North Korea
Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, spoke to South Korea's president for the first time on Thursday, calling for both countries to repair their frayed ties and cooperate to counter any threat ... ( read original story ...)
Lo and behold, giant Gundam robot returns with slick killer moves in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA - A six-storey-high robot modelled after a character in the classic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam made its first killer moves this week to win the hearts of fans of the Gundam franchise.. ( read original story ...)
Osaka withdraws from French Open with hamstring injury
Japan's Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the upcoming French Open with a hamstring injury, she said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Bach offers pep session for Tokyo Games and talks up vaccine
IOC President Thomas Bach delivered a pep talk to Japanese government officials and local organizers on Thursday that included suggestions that “hundreds of millions” of ... ( read original story ...)
Sanbokan: Japan’s rare, sour citrus fruit
Sour, bitter and exquisitely delicious, the rare sanbokan fruit is believed to have originated with a single tree growing inside a castle. ( read original story ...)