Nissan Motor Co. reported a 671 billion yen ($6.2 billion) net loss for the latest fiscal year and unveiled a plan to turn the carmaker around by eliminating about 300 billion yen in annual fixed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan jumps more than 2% as U.S.-China tensions heat up; oil prices fall
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Congress on Wednesday that Hong Kong was no longer autonomous from China, raising questions over the special administrative region's favorable trade ... ( read original story ...)
No endless rivers of rugby gold in Japan for fresh wave of Australian exports
A pair of Japanese Top League coaches have warned there are no rivers of gold for Australian rugby players looking to flee Super Rugby. ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Fighters’ Villanueva has appendectomy, likely out 4 weeks
Nippon Ham Fighters infielder Christian Villanueva is likely to be sidelined for four weeks after undergoing an appendectomy, the P ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan reopens, coronavirus testing slowed by bureaucracy and staff shortages
At the beginning of April, a young Japanese sumo wrestler known as Shobushi came down with a fever. His coaches tried calling a local public health centre to get him a coronavirus test, but the phone ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will have a pretty strong recovery in the second half of the year: Economist
Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics expects Japan to come out of the coronavirus pandemic better than many other countries as it has brought the coronavirus under control and the export sector is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reality show ‘Terrace House’ halts production after star’s death
Japanese reality TV show "Terrace House" has suspended its production for the 2019-2020 season after the sudden death of a 22-year-old cast member, it said on its website. ( read original story ...)
The major events that have disrupted sports, from work stoppages to wars to hurricanes
Although the coronavirus pandemic has caused the most widespread disruption the sports world has seen, it’s not the first time they have been paused. Here are other events that have brought sports to ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Japan’s soccer J-League set to restart without fans
Japan’s top-flight soccer league is ready to resume its season within weeks of the country's pro baseball league starting play. The J-League is expected to officially announce its plans on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Cybersecurity News: Japan To Consider New Laws After Professional Wrestler, ‘Terrace House’ Star’s Suicide
Japanese government officials are pushing for stricter cyberbullying laws following the suicide of a beloved professional wrestler. ( read original story ...)
Major events that have disrupted sports, from work stoppages to wars to hurricanes
Although the coronavirus pandemic has caused the most widespread disruption the sports world has seen, it’s not the first time they have been paused. Here are other events that have brought sports to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor Koike to run for re-election in July, paper says
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, the first woman to win election to one of the highest-profile posts in Japanese politics, has decided to run for re-election in a vote set for July, the Yomiuri newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
‘Terrace House Tokyo’ canceled following Hana Kimura’s death
"Terrace House Tokyo," the newest season of Japanese reality series "Terrace House," has been canceled following the death of cast member and professional wrestler Hana Kimura. ( read original story ...)
Disneyland: Could Tokyo theme park reopen with a ‘no screaming’ rule?
The East Japan and West Japan Theme Park Associations, who make rules when it comes to theme parks, have suggested some of these measures. 1. Restricting the number of people who can enter theme parks ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is Officially the Highest-Paid Female Athlete in History
A bit of good news for us all: 22-year-old tennis player Naomi Osaka is officially the highest-paid female athlete in history. According to Forbes, Osaka, who famously beat Serena Williams at the U.S. ( read original story ...)
22-Year-Old Naomi Osaka Is The Highest-Paid Female Athlete In History
Haitian athlete Naomi Osaka has secured the bag of all bags. She earned a total of $37.4 million from prize money and endorsements. ( read original story ...)