In response to the growing threat from nuclear-armed North Korea this week Tokyo residents took part in the first missile evacuation drill held in the capital for many years ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Built Over Osaka’s Mitsutera Temple in Japan
The Candeo Hotels Osaka Shinsaibashi, a 15-story high-rise hotel, opened its doors to reporters on October 11, with its official grand opening scheduled for the following month, over Mitsutera Temple. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is ready to get back to tennis business
Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka in action during her 2018 US Open semi-final match at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Leonard Zhukovsky) Tennis star Naomi Osaka, who gave birth to daughter Shai with rapper ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. company makes aluminum cases with lock to protect Umaibo snacks
A company in this western Japan city has developed aluminum cases with a lock to protect Umaibo cylindrical snacks.The city governm・・・ ( read original story ...)
Tokyo widower files for pension payments, claims gender-specific law unconstitutional
A 54-year-old resident of the capital has filed for survivor's pension payments with a local labor inspection office after his wife died of o・・・ ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $13 bln for chip industry support in extra budget
Japan's government will allocate roughly 2 trillion yen ($13 billion) to support efforts to boost its chip industry, marking the latest move by the Asian nation to reclaim its past glory in the critical sector. ( read original story ...)
Volcano creates a new island off Japan, but it may not last
TOKYO (AP) — An undersea volcano erupted off Japan three weeks ago, providing a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last very long. The unnamed undersea volcano, located about 1 kilometer (half a mile) off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, which Japan calls Ioto, ...
Japan’s Cosmo braces for ‘poison pill’ anti-activist vote
Japan's Cosmo Energy Holdings could struggle to win shareholder backing for a revised "poison pill" strategy, its chief executive said on Friday, as the company seeks to defend itself from activist investors pursuing a hostile takeover. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka to make tour return at Brisbane International
Former world number one Naomi Osaka will return to the WTA tour after a break of 15 months at the Brisbane International warm up for the Australian Open in January, organisers said on Friday. The four ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka returning to tennis six months after giving birth
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will return to tennis six months after giving birth when she plays at the Brisbane International in January. ( read original story ...)
Will Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing be a turning point for crypto regulation?
The disgraced founder of FTX faces a potential 115-year sentence, but questions remain about the future of crypto fraud.
Slam legend sounds off on Wim Fisette abruptly ditching Qinwen Zheng for Naomi Osaka
Former six-time Grand Slam champion in doubles Rennae Stubbs is not impressed at all with how coach Wim Fisette ditched Qinwen Zheng for Naomi Osaka. Zheng, one of the most talented and promising players on the WTA Tour, announced Fisette as her coach prior to the start of the grass season. ( read original story ...
Naomi Osaka Name Drops LeBron James as She Reaps the Rewards From His Business Venture Backing
The world of tennis has always served as a runway for athletes to get their names in the history books, along with an opportunity to carve their own paths. None did this more efficiently than the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese investment giant SoftBank may partially exit Ola, Swiggy, FirstCry
Japanese investment giant SoftBank is looking to partially exit from three startups which are aiming at an IPO next year — Ola Electric, Swiggy and First Cry.
IPO Stock Of The Week Duolingo Triggers Bullish Breakaway Gap; Here’s The Buy Point
IPO Stock Of The Week Duolingo triggered a bullish breakaway gap buy signal after the company's strong earnings results. Here's the entry.
Naomi Osaka Says She Is ‘Really Excited’ About Return to Tennis Next Month in Australia
The tennis star will compete at the Brisbane International, a WTA 500 event that begins on Dec. 31. This marks the four-time majors champion's return to tennis after welcoming her daughter in July. ( read original story ...)