By wearing masks that draw attention to racial inequity, tennis star Naomi Osaka is part of a history that dates back far beyond 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Azarenka in US Open final; both eye 3rd Slam trophy
NEW YORK (AP) — When tennis resumed last month from a five-month hiatus prompted by the coronavirus outbreak, it was impossible to know exactly what to expect. Turns out Naomi Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Victoria Azarenka turns back clock to set up US Open final against Osaka
The US Open finalists were determined on one of the great nights of women’s tennis at Flushing Meadows ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe seeks preemptive strike capacity in policy shift
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday that Japan should make a major change to its defense policy by developing a first-strike capability on enemy bases to defend against ... ( read original story ...)
‘Historic Moment’ As UK Agrees To Post-Brexit Trade Deal With Japan While Talks With EU Flounder
The U.K. Department for International Trade said the deal will increase trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2 billion The deal will also provide “strong tariff reductions” for U.K. pork and beef ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Government Plans to Include Tokyo to Travel Campaign From October
Japan's Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura attends a joint news conference with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and other panel members after their talks on the latest s ... ( read original story ...)
India, Japan agree to step up military cooperation
India and Japan have agreed to strengthen military cooperation in a year defined by tensions at India's disputed Himalayan border. ( read original story ...)
Japan trade deal is small beer – but a welcome distraction
Agreement offers more for its symbolism that what Britain stands to gain economically ... ( read original story ...)
Britain signs trade deal with Japan in 1st post-EU pact
The British government signed its first international trade deal independent of the European Union on Friday, agreeing with Japan on tariff-free trade for virtually all exports. ( read original story ...)
Staff at coronavirus-hit Nagoya hospital worried over safety gaps
Issues such as poor information sharing and a lack of proper zoning to isolate infected patients have been raised. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to build greenfield off-highway tire plant in India
Marking Yokohama’s eighth off-highway tire production facility, the plant will span 320 square kilometres and will produce 55 tonnes (rubber weight) of tires per day, a group statement said. ( read original story ...)
Azarenka and Osaka have unfinished business at U.S. Open final
Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka were set for a title clash two weeks back before the Japanese withdrew due to injury but the former world number ones will have another chance to establish supremacy ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Open tennis: Azarenka shocks Serena, reaches final vs. Osaka
Serena Williams roared in the first set of her U.S. Open semifinal clash with Victoria Azarenka before her unseeded foe climbed back into the match for an upset of the 23-time Grand Slam champion in ... ( read original story ...)
Azarenka shocks Serena Williams to set up US Open final against Osaka – as it happened
Naomi Osaka is back in the US Open final where she will play former world No 1 Victoria Azarenka on Saturday afternoon ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic Q&A: Few answers yet with about 300 days to go
IOC President Thomas Bach said this week that the Tokyo Olympics are a moving target. “We don't really know what environment we will be in next year," Bach said this week following an IOC executive ... ( read original story ...)
UK signs first major post-Brexit trade deal with Japan
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said it was an "historic moment". She said it would bring "new wins" for British businesses in manufacturing, food and drink, and tech industries. Critics said ... ( read original story ...)