Only one of the eight people that was aboard the U.S. Marine Osprey when it crashed on Nov. 28 has been identified so far. ( read original story ...)
Shinji Ono might have gone quietly into the night but his genius will linger long in the memory
At the ripe old age of 44, Shinji Ono finally called time on his career on Sunday. 25 years after he made his professional debut, Ono led Consadole Sapporo out one final time in their J1 League season ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower amid stronger yen, exporter sell-off
TOKYO, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Monday as the yen strengthened against the U.S. dollar in the forex market, leading to a sell-off in exporter-related stocks, especially in the ... ( read original story ...)
5 more Osprey crew reportedly found in wreckage after crash in Japan
Japanese media say a large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside. ( read original story ...)
Mizuho sees ‘urgency’ as Japan Inc scurries to bolster capital in line with TSE
The Tokyo stock bourse's rare call for better capital efficiency has made Japanese companies scrambling to compile action plans to avoid being seen as laggards, the chief of Mizuho Financial Group's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as stronger yen fuels exporter selling
Tokyo stocks fell Monday, with auto and other exporter issues sold as a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar fueled concern over the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo commands highest average room rates in Asia
Global occupancy growth is close to normal across most gateway markets. Asia has seen key cities occupancy growth of 108-153% YTD-2023 compared to 2022. The growing demand is now fuelling the rate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s TDK Corp to manufacture iPhone battery cells in India – minister
Japanese electronic parts maker TDK Corp will manufacture lithium ion (li-ion) battery cells for Apple iPhones in India, a minister said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Bear attacks in Japan hit record high as hunger forces some to delay hibernation
Six people have been killed and more than 200 injured since April, with warnings of more to come during winter ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down as stronger yen dents autos, other exporters
Tokyo stocks fell Monday morning, as the yen's firm tone against the U.S. dollar dented auto and other exporter issues, offsetting th ... ( read original story ...)
Motorcycle hits taxi at famed crossing in Tokyo’s Ginza
A motorcycle crashed into the side of a taxi at a famed intersection in Tokyo’s Ginza district on Dec. 3. The motorcycle’s rider, a man in his 20s, survived the accident and was conscious and able to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as stronger yen weighs on exporters
Tokyo stocks opened down Monday, led by exporter selling on the stronger yen against the U.S. dollar amid prospects that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Naomi Osaka gives sneak peek into her practice ahead of comeback
Naomi Osaka seems to be fully ready for a comeback as the Japanese shared a video in which she can be seen practicing with full intensity and hitting the ball with pure strength and power. Osaka, who ... ( read original story ...)
Not just Nadal and Osaka: 3 other superstars return in 2024!
The two most anticipated tennis players are obviously Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka.The Spaniard will come back in Brisbane, after almost a year of absence due to the serious psoas muscle injury, that ... ( read original story ...)
Take a look inside Naomi Osaka’s incredible luxury $8.6 million home
With a growing family, Naomi Osaka made the call to sell her ultra-modern Beverly Hills mansion in 2022, moving to a spacious house that screams dream home. Her new $8.6 million home is nestled into ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan one restaurant prides itself on its rudeness
Renowned for dependable hospitality and ritualized etiquette, Japan now has one restaurant where the service is dependably, defiantly atrocious. At the Lazy House in Nagoya, the dining experience is turned on its head, ( read original story ...)