Preview the Naomi Osaka vs. Emma Navarro match with Wimbledon TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ( read original story ...)
Japan will remain vigilant to forex moves, finance minister says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese authorities will remain vigilant to currency market moves, finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, as the yen continued its downturn to fresh 38-year lows. Speaking ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2 billion, Nikkei reports
Private equity firm Blackstone is to sell Japanese drugmaker Alinamin Pharmaceutical to North Asian buyout fund MBK Partners for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion) the Nikkei newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Outfit of the Day: Unruffled Naomi Osaka’s Wimbledon kit divides the internet
As she powered her way to her first match win at the All England Club in six years, Osaka's unique Nike look almost stole the show on Court 2. ( read original story ...)
Big Risks Will Hound Japan’s Longest Bonds Even as Supply Falls
Japan’s super-long bond issuance looks set to drop, but it’s a case where less still means more than the market may be able to handle. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Debate Over LGBTQ+ Rights: The Courts
Japan’s debate over LGBTQ+ rights has come to the fore in the past several years, and both the courts and the Diet have been venues for social change. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Osaka wins see-saw match to reach second round at Wimbledon
Former world number one Naomi Osaka navigated a tricky first round match against France's Diane Parry at Wimbledon on Monday, eventually winning 6-1 1-6 6-4 with the help of some nervous serving from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Set to Elect Governor in Race Key to Kishida’s Fortunes
Tokyo will decide this weekend whether to re-elect a governor supported by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party or pick an opposition-backed challenger, in what will amount to a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Wins First Match At Wimbledon Since 2018
Former world number one Naomi Osaka claimed her first win at Wimbledon since 2018 on Monday when she recovered from a break down in the final set to defeat Diane Parry of France. ( read original story ...)
‘Relieved’ Naomi Osaka earns first win at Wimbledon since 2018 over Diane Parry
On the eve of her daughter's first birthday, the former world No. 1 marked a new chapter in her comeback story on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles headlines Olympic team, says U.S. gymnasts stronger than Tokyo showing
Simone Biles is officially headed to Paris. The gymnastics star was among five women named to Team USA after Olympic trials dominance. She says this version of the squad is stronger than the one from the 2021 Olympics. ( read original story ...)
More American tourists head to Japan as battered yen beckons
American tourists headed for Japan have surged this year, lured by a slump in the value of the yen, which is also driving a massive jump in foreign investor interest in the country's lodgings ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Talks ‘Being Intentional’ About Prioritizing Her Health: ‘It’s About Feeling Strong’ (Exclusive)
Naomi Osaka opens up to PEOPLE about how her perspective on health has changed since taking time away from tennis after welcoming her first child. ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori enjoys grocery run with stepdaughter North West in Tokyo
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, was spotted grabbing a few groceries with his daughter North West in Japan on Thursday. Censori was photographed checking out at a FamilyMart store with some goodies –– including a jumbo bottle of water and some snacks –– while North stood next to her. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka avoids shock loss after coming up big in dramatic finish
Osaka, who didn't play at Wimbledon for a couple of years due to injuries but also pregnancy last year, edged out world No. 53 Diane Pary 6-1 1-6 6-4 to progress into the second round at The ... ( read original story ...)
‘It feels like a dream’: Naomi Osaka wins first Wimbledon match for six years
Whether she has fallen for the grass yet, remains to be seen. Former world No 1 Osaka made a shaky return to the All England Club, as she stumbled through her first round match against France’s Diane ... ( read original story ...)