Naomi Osaka may have lost three straight matches following her successful return from maternity break, but the former world number one said ahead of the Qatar Open that the only way was up from here. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka puts new spin on her Abu Dhabi failure despite ‘very expensive practice’
Naomi Osaka has already changed her attitude following a disappointing 7-5 6-0 defeat to Danielle Collins in Abu Dhabi. At the time, the former world No. 1 admitted that she felt like a “failure”. But ... ( read original story ...)
‘There Is No Such Thing As Failure: Osaka Feeling Motivated Despite Rough Results Following Her Return
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who is on the comeback trail following the birth of her first child, has said tha ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka serves up optimism despite few setbacks since return
Naomi Osaka, despite facing three consecutive defeats since her triumphant return from maternity leave, remains steadfastly optimistic. The former ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Qatar Open 2024: Naomi Osaka vs Caroline Garcia; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction
Qatar Open will start the WTA 1000 tour, and the players fight to ensure they can claim more points and the higher prize money. Comeback star Naomi Osaka will face Caroline Garcia in her opening-round ... ( read original story ...)
New Reasons To Visit Japan—Digital Nomad Visas And High City Rankings
As Japan launches a Digital Nomad visa and Time Out puts Tokyo and Osaka in its Top 50 Cities for 2024—there's never been a better time to visit. ( read original story ...)
Leaked! Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan & Sai Pallavi enjoy Sapporo Snow Festival in between shoot of their upcoming film
These pictures from the sets of Junaid Khan's next untitled film produced by Aamir Khan Productions have been leaked where the team can be seen shooting at the Sapporo Snow Festival ... ( read original story ...)
Boxing: Kosei Tanaka to go for knockout in WBO super fly title bout
Japanese boxer Kosei Tanaka aims to win by knockout when he faces Mexico's Christian Bacasegua in Tokyo on Feb. 24 for the vacant Wo ... ( read original story ...)
New events arena in Nagoya gets 10-year naming rights deal under AEG and IG Group agreement
UK-based electronic trading IG Group, the Aichi International Arena Company, Ltd., and Los Angeles-based live entertainment company AEG have concluded a 10-year naming rights partnership for the new ... ( read original story ...)
HGTV Star Travels 7,000 Miles to See Taylor Swift in Tokyo: ‘Worth Every Damn Penny’
Taylor Swift's final concert in Tokyo, before she jetted home for the Super Bowl, was "worth every penny" according to the HGTV designer. ( read original story ...)
Japan maglev train project being derailed by Shizuoka stalemate
The start date of the new high-speed maglev train that will run from Tokyo to Nagoya has become increasingly uncertain, as long-running environmental disputes with the Shizuoka prefectural government ... ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto propels Yokohama B-Corsairs past Chiba in OT
Kai Sotto played an inspired ballgame as he posted a double-double to help the Yokohama B-Corsairs gut out a 90-85 overtime win against Chiba on Sunday in the 2023-2024 Japan B. League. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama submits commitment letter to SBTi
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that on January 30 it submitted a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the first step in gaining validation of science-based ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka optimistic despite string of defeats following return
Naomi Osaka may have lost three straight matches following her successful return from maternity break, but the former world number one said ahead of the Qatar Open that the only way was up from here. ( read original story ...)
“A Libra will emerge victorious,” Naomi Osaka predicts as she discusses her upcoming match against birthday twin Caroline Garcia in Doha.
Naomi Osaka’s return to the tennis court is not going as expected by fans. However, she understands that it will take time to regain her top form after a year-long break. To get back in shape, she is ... ( read original story ...)
Media: Japan to pledge $106 million for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Japan will pledge $106 million to support Ukraine’s reconstruction effort, including demining and rebuilding infrastructure, Kyodo News reported, citing its unnamed sources, on Feb. 11. ( read original story ...)