MADRID – Naomi Osaka eased concerns about her form and fitness by coming through a tricky first round against Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday at the Madrid Open. Osaka has struggled since splitting with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles past Cibulkova in Madrid
Naomi Osaka overcame the stern challenge of Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open. The world number one recovered from a break down in each set to prevail 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Passes Tests Winning Madrid Opener
Naomi Osaka broke four times defeating Dominika Cibulkova, 6-2, 7-6 (6) to power into the Mutua Madrid Open second round. Photo credit: Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Facebook A shifting sense of balance ... ( read original story ...)
Drop while they shop: Osaka firm offers rooms to weary dads in no mood for Golden Week shopping
In Osaka’s busy Minami downtown district ... SoftBank said to be considering IPO for $100 billion Vision Fund A handful of executives at SoftBank Group Corp. are weighing the idea of an initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Empty golf links highlight charm and despair of remote rural Japan
Playing golf in Japan is expensive unless you venture to the farthest reaches of the country. It is here you will find a few extraordinary golf courses that are very cheap to play and barely known ... ( read original story ...)
2020 Olympics shines spotlight on Tokyo’s property market
“Given that the mortgage rates for condominium units are as low as 1.3% for investments, and 0.5% for own stay, the property market in Japan continues to benefit from the current financial environment ... ( read original story ...)
Fab five: reasons why Yokohama will rock
As we mark one week to go to the fourth edition of the IAAF World Relays, we look at a quintet of factors which will make next weekend’s edition in Yokohama (11-12 May) a sure fire winner. To improve ... ( read original story ...)
Japan takes leap in international private space race
TOKYO -- Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies' first successful space rocket launch Saturday marked a small step for the country's independent, private-sector led space business but whether ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank mulls IPO of $100bn Vision Fund
TOKYO: Japan’s SoftBank Group Corporation is considering an initial public offering of its $100 billion Vision Fund, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The fund was set up in 2017 and ... ( read original story ...)
China threat requires coordinated US-Japan response: McMaster
PALO ALTO, U.S. -- The public, private and academic sectors of Japan and the U.S. should deepen ... Geo-Economic Strategy Forum, hosted by Nikkei and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo beats Vissel Kobe 2-1 in J-League
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Ryosuke Shindo and Musashi Suzuki scored second-half goals on Saturday as Consadole Sapporo beat Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the J-League. David Villa scored from the penalty spot midway ... ( read original story ...)
Spirited attacking produces 1-1 draw for Bellmare, Grampus
HIRATSUKA, KANAGAWA PREF. - The first match of the Reiwa Era for Shonan Bellmare and Nagoya Grampus did indeed feature “beautiful harmony” of a sort, with the two teams sharing a 1-1 result on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor greets public for 1st time since succession
TOKYO -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito greeted the public Saturday for the first time since his succession, expressing hope for Japan to keep pursuing peace. Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan child population falls for 38th year, hits postwar low
TOKYO — Japan’s child population has declined for the 38th year in a row and is now at a record low, the government said Saturday. The number of children younger than 15 in Japan stood at 15.22 ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank is said to consider IPO for $100b Vision Fund
Tokyo. A handful of executives at SoftBank Group ... asked not to be identified because it was private. If pursued, an IPO would give investors in the fund a way to cash out part or all of their ... ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands and MGM better positioned for Osaka IR licence – Brokerage
and Osaka appears to be on the frontfoot, well ahead of other major markets,’ the brokerage indicated in a note. Morgan Stanley also stated the city authorities seem to want to have a property open ... ( read original story ...)