Japan is the home of judo but a brutal win-at-all-costs mentality, corporal punishment and pressure to lose weight are driving large numbers of children to quit, raising fears for the sport's future ... ( read original story ...)
China-Japan sea express resumes under RCEP after seven-year hiatus
A sea express route between Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province and Japan's Osaka opened on Saturday after the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) came into effect ... ( read original story ...)
Third Aircraft Carrier to Help China Match US, Japan in Western Pacific, Say Analysts
China has launched a third aircraft carrier, likely a way to upgrade overall defenses in the face of stronger navies rather than to target any specific future battleground, analysts believe. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka won’t play at Wimbledon, citing Achilles tendon issue
Osaka did not play at Wimbledon a year ago as part of a mental health break she took after pulling out of the French Open before her second-round match. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2022: Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka to skip Grand Slam tournament over Achilles injury
Osaka, a four-time major champion, has played only 17 matches this season and saw her ranking plummet to No. 43 this week ... ( read original story ...)
China and Russia Alarm Japan With Navy Drills South of Tokyo
Chinese and Russian warships have become an increasingly common sight near the borders of Japan's territorial claims. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest ¥100 discount store Daiso besieged by sinking yen
The head of Japan’s biggest discount store has vowed to defend its price tag of ¥100 ($0.75) per item despite an existential threat to the business from global inflation and the plunging yen. Seiji ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China diplomats to hold talks on suspected gas developments
Senior diplomats from Japan and China are arranging to hold talks Thursday to discuss suspected gas field explorations by Beijing in ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan Achieved One of The World’s Lowest Covid Death Rates
Japan’s Covid-19 death rate is the lowest among the world’s wealthiest nations, with health experts pointing to continued mask wearing, extensive vaccination and an already healthy population as the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon due to Achilles injury
Naomi Osaka will not compete at Wimbledon later this month, with the four-time tennis grand slam champion citing an Achilles injury. ( read original story ...)
Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with foot injury
Naomi Osaka confirmed she would not play Wimbledon this year, writing on social media, "My Achilles still isn't right so I'll see you next time." ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka won’t play at Wimbledon, citing Achilles tendon
Naomi Osaka pulled out of Wimbledon on Saturday, citing a lingering problem with her left Achilles tendon and marking the second consecutive year she's decided to sit out the grass-court Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Wimbledon Citing Achilles’ Injury
After her exit at Roland Garros last month, Osaka told reporters that she was leaning toward not playing at Wimbledon after the WTA Tour stripped the Grand Slam event of ranking p ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with Achilles injury
Naomi Osaka pulled out of Wimbledon on Saturday, citing a lingering problem with her left Achilles tendon and marking the second consecutive year she's decided to sit out the grass-court Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon because of injury, points concerns
Amid concerns about both the tournament’s significance and her leg, Naomi Osaka will not be at Wimbledon. The four-time Grand Slam champion withdrew Saturday, citing the left Achilles injury she ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon, had expressed doubt about playing
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon, citing an Achilles injury and after expressing doubt about playing the Grand Slam following the removal of ranking points. ( read original story ...)