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Eastbourne: Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys to play in June tournament
Former world number one Naomi Osaka will make her first grass-court appearance for nearly five years as she and Madison Keys are confirmed to play at Eastbourne in June. ( read original story ...)
Wakamotoharu and Abi lead undefeated wrestlers in Osaka
Sekiwake Wakamotoharu and komusubi Abi remained the only wrestlers from sumo's four uppermost ranks to stay unbeaten at 3-0 Tuesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. ( read original story ...)
Can women and foreigners help drive a ramen renaissance to keep Japan’s noodle shops on the boil?
Women long avoided Japan's ubiquitous ramen shops, but could female and foreigner-powered innovation save the humble noodle soup? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Party Is Trying to Mend Its Scandal-Ridden Reputation. It’s Failing
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing record-low public approval as his party fails to turn around its scandal-ridden reputation. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s early cherry blossom bloom could spell tourism doom
The annual petal show draws millions of tourists, but global warming has brought the date earlier and earlier — with no signs of stopping ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls at Indian Wells
Aryna Sabalenka's powerful serve and groundstrokes proved too much for Emma Raducanu as the Australian Open champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells with a 6-3 7-5 victory while Naomi Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘trying not to be too hard’ on herself after loss to Elise Mertens in third round at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka said she was “trying not to be too hard” on herself after losing to Elise Mertens in the third round at Indian Wells. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka knocked out of BNP Paribas Open in third round
Elise Mertens, who has won a pair of doubles titles at Indian Wells, advances to the fourth round for the first time in the singles competition ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka takes heart in fighting spirit despite Indian Wells defeat
The 2018 champion smiled through tears after exiting in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open against Elise Mertens. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka v Elise Mertens | BNP Paribas Open | Day 6 Highlights | WTA 1000
Highlights of the third round match between Naomi Osaka and Elise Mertens on Day 6 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. ( read original story ...)
UN nuclear chief visits Japan to examine Fukushima wastewater release and talk atomic cooperation
The head of the United Nations’ atomic agency is in Japan to examine discharges of treated radioactive wastewater from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and to discuss further ... ( read original story ...)
Cat falls into toxic chemical tank in Japan and escapes, sparking health scare
The cat was captured on security cameras entering the Nomura Plating factory, and could have climbed onto a sheet covering a tank of hexavalent chromium before falling in Residents have been warned ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rise 3% to lead gains in Asia; Nikkei extends slide
Japan's corporate inflation rate for February rose to 0.6%, beating the 0.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters and climbing from January's figure of 0.2%.
Japan’s Nikkei slips as traders weigh US CPI, expected BOJ pivot
The Nikkei closed 0.1% lower at 38,797.51, rebounding from broad losses in the morning session as dip-buying took hold, but was unable to finish in positive territory.
Japan’s Short-Term Rates Are Liable to Roil Wider Debt Market
The Bank of Japan exiting its negative interest rate regime risks causing a bigger-than-expected jump in short-term borrowing costs that would reverberate across the nation’s bond-yield curve.