Naomi Osaka, 26, says being away from tennis during pregnancy was eye-opening in some ways as it helped the Japanese tennis star get a new perspective on life and career and ultimately realize that ... ( read original story ...)
Kewell Warns Yokohama Must ‘Suffer’ To Win Asian Champions League
Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F-Marinos will "have to suffer" to win the Asian Champions League despite taking a one-goal lead into Saturday's second leg of the final at Hernan Crespo's Al Ain. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Aussie skateboarding gem pumped for Paris after Tokyo heartbreak
Three years after COVID-19 dashed Ruby Trew's Tokyo Olympics dream, the teen skateboarder from Sydney's Northern Beaches is determined to make up for lost time at the Paris Games. Trew was part of a t ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian family eats their way through Tokyo (and parts of Hakone)
Email star2travel@thestar.com.my with the subject “Readers Share”. Being food lovers, my family and I went to Tokyo, Japan last year for a food-centric holiday. We arrived at night, and at about 10pm ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s former Tsukiji Fish Market to be transformed into mixed-use hub
The site of Tokyo’s former Tsukiji fish market is set to undergo a massive 900 billion yen (US$5.8 billion) redevelopment that will transform it into a commercial, leisure, hospitality, and transport ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity expands for first time in a year, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity crept into expansion for the first time in a year in May, a business survey showed on Thursday, as manufacturing gathered pace after months of weakness. The au Jibun Bank flash Japan manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) climbed to 50. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed in early trade on rise in tech issues, Fed minutes
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks were mixed in early trading Thursday with technology stocks climbing following U.S. chipmaker Nvidia Corp.'s robust earnings, but some caution prevailed after the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Yen slide beyond 155 is a pain point for half of Japan firms, Reuters survey shows – Reuters poll
Nearly half of Japanese firms find the yen's slide beyond 155 to the dollar harmful to their business, roughly double the percentage of those who see the currency's weakness as a positive, a Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Born X Raised Taps Mister Cartoon for “Tokyo Tour 24” Collection
Following on from their well-attended, joint pop-up in Tokyo, Born X Raised and tattoo artist Mister Cartoon have joined forces for a fully-fledged ready-to-wear collection, titled “Tokyo Tour 24.” ... ( read original story ...)
DPM Gan Kim Yong to speak at Nikkei Forum during working visit to Tokyo
SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will make a working visit to Tokyo this week, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said o ... ( read original story ...)
Disney Unveils New Details for Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure at Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo DisneySea unveiled new details for the upcoming Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure attraction coming to Fantasy Springs on June 6. Disney Imagineers have combined cutting-edge technology and ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo-Stone expansion nearly complete; sets sight on expanding US market
A server at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido carries a tray of Sapporo beer brewed at the facility, May 21, 2024. Two years after it was bought by Japanese beermaker Sapporo, Stone ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists create earthquake-proof resin that seals rocks, heals cracks
Researchers from Nagoya University have developed a revolutionary resin-based material that has demonstrated unprecedented ... ( read original story ...)
Introverted Naomi Osaka Walks Out of Her Comfort Zone As She Aims to Leave Ignorant ‘Bubble’ Zone for Good
Naomi Osaka has been a formidable force on the court; however, she is a totally disparate person the moment she steps off the court. The Japanese tennis star has often opened up about how she has an ... ( read original story ...)
‘I Would See My Mom Crying’ ““ Devastated Naomi Osaka Details the Struggles of Her Family’s Sole Breadwinner
Success rarely comes easy; overcoming adversity is often a key ingredient. When we talk about Naomi Osaka what comes to your mind first? A former world number who has won seven titles in her career ... ( read original story ...)
Fact Check: Were Mystery ‘Pillars of Light’ Observed in Sky Over Japan?
The Pentagon has said that many of the "unresolved" reports of unidentified objects in the sky have come down to a lack of good data, as well as technology incapable of accurately tracking unknown ... ( read original story ...)