Japan's consumer spending kept shrinking for a 13th straight month in March, government data showed on Friday, creating challenges for policymakers seeking to engineer self-sustaining economic growth ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fisheries Agency seeks to allow commercial catching of fin whales, stirring conservation concerns
Japan's Fisheries Agency has proposed adding fin whales to its permitted catch list for commercial whaling, alongside three smaller whale species, officials say. ( read original story ...)
Bread loaves recalled in Japan after ‘rat remains’ were found
Loaves of bread have been taken off store shelves in Japan after the remains of “a small animal” believed to be a rat were found. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda Pharma to restructure after annual profit slump
Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical said full-year earnings slumped by more than half as the company focused on rebuilding its drug pipeline to make up for the loss of patent protection for major sellers. ( read original story ...)
Japan Ex-Minister Says Drone Video of Carrier a Serious Problem
Close-up footage of Japan’s flagship aircraft carrier taken by a drone in restricted airspace and reportedly circulated online constitutes a “serious security problem,” a former defense minister told ... ( read original story ...)
Rat parts in sliced bread spark wide product recall in Japan
A Japanese breakmaker "would like to apologize deeply for causing trouble" after black rat parts were found in 2 sliced break packets. ( read original story ...)
BHP-Anglo American deal raises alarm in Japan’s steel industry
By Melanie Burton and Yuka Obayashi MELBOURNE/TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese steelmakers have raised concerns with Australian authorities that BHP Group could become too dominant in the global supply of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Kewell and Al-Ain’s Crespo meet again for a continental title. This time it’s in Asia
Harry Kewell and Hernan Crespo will shake hands as head coaches with the Asian title on the line almost two decades after facing each other when Liverpool met AC Milan in the famous 2005 UEFA Champion ... ( read original story ...)
Aussies Chase Olympic Dreams in Yokohama
Australia's top triathletes aim to secure Olympic spots at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama this Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka says Kendrick Lamar won, wants another diss track
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is admittedly painfully shy and barely speaks above a whisper during most of her interviews and press conferences. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Itinerary: A first-timer’s guide to exploring the Japanese capital
Want to experience the capital of Japan like a local? We set you the ultimate 10-day Tokyo itinerary so you can make the most of your trip! ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on Wall Street advances
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday on buying spurred by overnight gains on Wall Street, with the U.S. Dow Jones index extending its winning streak to seven days. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer spending fell for 13th straight month in March
Japan's consumer spending kept shrinking for a 13th straight month in March, government data showed on Friday, creating challenges for policymakers seeking to engineer self-sustaining economic growth ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is in a good place mentally. And her clay game is improving as she heads back to Paris
A first career victory over a top-20 player on clay. In heavy and slow conditions. In a match that was suspended for about an hour because of rain. ( read original story ...)
Meek Mill Praises Drake And Kendrick Lamar In Confusing Tweets About His Own Career
Meek Mill has become known for sharing some of the most confusing posts online that seemingly aren’t given too much thought. This week was no different, as he went on a rant about his own rap career before highlighting his publicity team and in the midst, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka through to Italian Open third round after beating Marta Kostyuk, Coco Gauff beats Magdalena Frech
Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are both through to the third round of the Italian Open after straight-set wins on Thursday. ( read original story ...)