Tennis star Naomi Osaka continues her support of social justice movements with protective gear. Entering the court for the U.S. Open, the athlete sported a face mask with Breonna Taylor’s name in bold ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wears Mask Honoring Breonna Taylor to U.S. Open First-Round Victory
Frank Franklin/AP/Shutterstock Naomi Osaka. Naomi Osaka used her platform to draw attention to police brutality and racial injustice during her opening match at the U.S. Open on M ... ( read original story ...)
Why Warren Buffett is gambling on Japan’s distinctive dealmakers
Japan’s sogo sosha — or general trading houses — have a distinctive culture, fierce competitive streak and a horror of being compared to their rivals. One of them is the world’s biggest handler of ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan brace for Maysak, strongest typhoon of 2020
After causing destruction in Japan's Ryukyu Islands, powerful Typhoon Maysak is preparing to strike the Korean Peninsula and western Japan as the most potent storm to prowl the waters of the West ... ( read original story ...)
Strong typhoon sweeps southern Japan, heads to Koreas
A powerful typhoon blew over Japan's southernmost islands on Tuesday and was headed toward the country's main southern island and the Korean Peninsula. More than 20,000 homes were left without ... ( read original story ...)
Will Japan’s Next Prime Minister Manage the U.S. Relationship Well? | Opinion
While a trade deal more favorable to the U.S. was negotiated, Trump didn't make any major moves to withdraw U.S. forces from Japan. But that may have been a function of Abe's bear hug of the president ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama emerging from pandemic with renewed patience, agility
The Santa Ana-based subsidiary of Japan's Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has used those lessons successfully to navigate the unchartered waters of today's economic climate. "Overall we feel pretty good ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Maysak hits Japan’s Okinawa island
The powerful typhoon blew over Japan's Okinawa island early Tuesday, on course for Japan's main southern island and later the Korean Peninsula. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wears mask honoring Breonna Taylor at U.S. Open. She hopes to wear 6 more with different names.
Before and after her first-round victory at the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka wore a mask bearing the name of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was fatally shot by police. It's just one of seven face ... ( read original story ...)
Suga seen top contender in Japan PM race as ruling party plans slimmed-down vote
Japan's chief government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, moved a step closer to becoming the next premier when the ruling party decided on Tuesday on a slimmed-down leadership vote that favours the ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s Departure Throws Wrench Into U.S.-Japan Ties
The loss of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a driving force in U.S.-Japan relations for almost eight years, puts the allies on less steady footing as they confront China and prepare to negotiate over the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo was to be her swansong. But her body can’t wait another year
For Australian sprinter Melissa Breen, the Tokyo Olympics should have been her final hurrah. Instead, she's been forced to retire early. These are the Australians who lost their golden moment in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Who’s next? Abe’s party maneuvers to pick Japan’s next PM
With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announcing his plans to step down due to health reasons, members of his ruling party are furiously maneuvering ahead of an internal vote that will ultimately decide his ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga emerging as favourite to become Japan’s prime minister
Chief cabinet secretary to confirm rumours he will join race to succeed Shinzo Abe ... ( read original story ...)
You’re Going to Want to Join this Odyssey Through Postwar Japan
Asha Lemmie’s sprawling, thought-provoking debut novel, “Fifty Words for Rain” will give you 50 reasons to cancel the rest of your day. ( read original story ...)
Osaka allays injury fears in three-set win over Doi
Japan's Naomi Osaka showed no signs of discomfort from the injury that forced her to miss a final on Saturday but the former U.S. Open champion had to dig deep to beat compatriot Misaki Doi 6-2 5-7 ... ( read original story ...)