Naomi Osaka's bittersweet relationship with the French Open tasted a little more appealing on Saturday when the Japanese star revealed her daughter ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Nago brace sinks Sapporo, moves Kashima level at top of J1
Shintaro Nago hit a brace as Kashima Antlers eased to a 3-0 win at Consadole Sapporo on Saturday to move level on points at the top ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka hopes dedication to clay pays off at Roland Garros
Naomi Osaka said she was encouraged by her progress on clay in the run up to the French Open, as the four-time Grand Slam winner eyes an elusive trophy on tennis' slowest surface since returning from ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hopes to transfer mum skills onto court
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka says she is "learning a lot of lessons" from being a mum and hopes these skills can lead to French Open success. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s “asymmetrical” Nike shoes feature contrasting Japanese-inspired colorways
Both shoes include details done in a sashiko -inspired style, referencing the Japanese style of hand stitching, with said flowers and dragons etched out in metallic gold. The result is a pair of shoes ... ( read original story ...)
French Open order of play: Day 1 schedule including Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka
Andy Murray faces Stan Wawrinka on the opening day of the French Open at Roland Garro as Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz highlight the first afternoon of action. Murray, a former finalist on the Paris ... ( read original story ...)
From Serena to Sharapova, Naomi Osaka revisits some of tennis’ most iconic on-court looks
In a new series from her production company Hana Kuma called "Serving Looks," Osaka gives her thoughts on famous 'fits. ( read original story ...)
Japan will only intervene in markets to ‘offset speculation’
Japan will intervene in foreign exchange markets if necessary to counter speculative trading that weakens the yen, according to a visiting Finance Ministry official.
Japan continues on growth streak even as rest of APAC commercial property sales contracted in 1Q2024
Trading of commercial property contracted in 1Q2024 ... dragged down by muted activity in markets like Singapore, Hong Kong and Osaka. While acquisitions of apartments fell by over 40%, investors ... ( read original story ...)
Capsule toys exclusive to Tokyo sumo summer tournament proving a hit
Exclusive Summer Grand Sumo Tournament capsule toys, miniature trinkets in plastic capsules available from vending machines, are prov ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Investment Firm Sees Massive Jump After Embracing Bitcoin
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From Japan to London: BlockDAG’s Viral Displays Spur Predictions of $10 by 2025, Outshines Solana (SOL) Price & Filecoin Value
Explore BlockDAG’s global impact, from Japan to Las Vegas to Piccadilly Circus; trigger $10 price predictions by 2025, outshining the Solana (SOL) price & Filecoin (FIL) value.
Waystar reportedly eyes IPO launch as soon as Tuesday, Bloomberg says
Waystar, which is backed by EQT (ST:EQTAB) and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board among others, could make its public market debut as soon as June.
Japan Factory Output Seen Up, Inflation Complicates BOJ Exit
"A pick-up in transport equipment machinery will continue due to resumption of car factory activity. In addition, a recovery in demand overseas will help push up output of chip-making and other ...
Inflation in Japan slows further in April as Bank of Japan keeps an eye on weak yen
Inflation in Japan continues to cool, keeping the country's central bank on a cautious stance as it attempts to tighten monetary policy gradually. Consumers in Japan saw another month of slowing price ...
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike plans to seek third term
Koike, who was reelected in 2020 as an independent, could make an announcement as early as Wednesday, sources close to the matter said. ( read original story ...)