Osaka broke Svitolina at love in the sixth game of the second set, but Svitolina returned the favor, breaking her for the first time to make it 4-5. Osaka showed some nerves toward the end, but given ... ( read original story ...)
Miami Open tennis 2024: Naomi Osaka beat Elina Svitolina as Iga Swiatek cruised into round three
Naomi Osaka produced arguably her best tennis since returning to the WTA Tour to beat Elina Svitolina and reach round three of the Miami Open ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match!
On an overcast day in Tokyo this week, three dozen men and women strolled through a botanical garden in groups of four, making awkward conversation as they searched for clues to a mystery-solving game ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s famous donburi resto comes to Manila
Don Don Tei, a rice bowl specialized restaurant hailing from the vibrant city of Osaka, Japan has opened its very first restaurant in Manila. ( read original story ...)
Crypto hotshot raped wife, withheld food, forced her to groom his privates: lawsuit
The woman, identified in court papers only as S.S., has known Max Hartman since she was 13-years-old — but there was nothing sweet about their relationship.
A chef opened a tiny dessert spot in Tokyo that sells shaved ice for $18 a bowl. I know it’s a massive markup, and I’d still pay for it again.
A pastry chef left a two Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo to open her own dessert shop, specializing in kakigori — Japanese shaved ice dessert. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Pledges to Boost Defence, Diplomatic Capabilities to Preserve Peace, NHK Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will work to strengthen its defence and diplomatic capabilities to maintain peace, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on Saturday, according to public broadcaster NHK, adding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan drug maker recalling supplements after reports of kidney, other health damage
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. announced on March 22 that there have been reports of kidney disorders and other health damage among those who i･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Hackers, Huawei’s Gamble, J-Pop: Saturday Asia Briefing
Gucci is the latest luxury brand to succumb to the mercurial tastes of China’s wealthy consumers, as the world’s makers of ambitiously priced watches, clothes and bags learn not to put all their ...
Best Crypto to Buy Now March 22 – Dogecoin, The Sandbox, BNB
Finding the best crypto to buy right now is a never-ending task, with dozens of tokens launched on CEX and DEX platforms daily.
Public fund investment can bring $20 billion to crypto, Marathon Digital VP projects
Paul Giordano of Marathon Digital Holdings described the potential impact of public pension fund investment in digital assets.
Sumo: Ozeki Takakeisho pulls out of Osaka meet with chest injury
Takakeisho started the 15-day meet at Edion Arena Osaka as a demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki following his withdrawal from the January tournament, but he secured the winning record needed to stay ... ( read original story ...)
Figure skating-Japan’s Sakamoto becomes first woman in 56 years to claim three-peat
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto retained the figure skating world title with a stellar performance in Montreal on Friday and became the first woman to win three straight crowns since American Peggy Fleming in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sakamoto three-peats as women’s figure skating world champion
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is the first women’s figure skater to three-peat as world champion since American Peggy Fleming from 1966 to 1968.Sakamoto captured gold again Friday at the Bell Centre, ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean Hackers Stalk Crypto Startups Scrimping on Security
Well-resourced hackers — perhaps backed by a rogue state like North Korea — strike out of nowhere, dismantling cyber defenses and making off with millions of dollars in customer funds.Many crypto ...
The Bank of Japan is having a normal one
Japan needed more consumers and investors to spend more of their money to stimulate the economy. The Bank of Japan set interest rates at negative levels, effectively charging banks to deposit and ...