The 2019 tennis season may have only just started but Naomi Osaka has already been asked an embarrassing question. The 21-year-old could well become the biggest star in women's tennis having slayed Se... ( read original story ...)
M5.1 quake strikes Kumamoto region in southwestern Japan
KUMAMOTO, Japan (Kyodo) -- An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.1 struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Thursday, but there were no tsunami warnings or immediate reports of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei books first annual loss since 2011
Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei fell on its final trading day of the year on Friday as energy-related shares sagged, leading the index to its first annual loss in seven years. The Nikkei share average ended the ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Notes Court Sanction of the Scheme of Arrangement with Respect to the Acquisition of Shire plc
OSAKA, Japan — Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) notes Shire plc’s (“Shire”) announcement that the Royal Court of Jersey (the “Jersey Court”) has ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Announces Multiple Cell Therapy Collaborations to Advance the Company’s Novel Immuno-Oncology Portfolio
OSAKA, Japan — Takeda Pharmaceutical Company ... any statements regarding future financial performance; and any other statements that are not statements of historical fact. ( read original story ...)
Where to Spot Tokyo’s Famous Fashion and Outrageous Style Subcultures
Tokyo is a fantastically cool kaleidoscope of style, counterculture, and contrasting expressions of femininity. The home of the Harajuku girls is known around the world for youth subculture, outlandis... ( read original story ...)
5 things to do in Nagoya
The holidays have just ended, and you are already planning your next trip to Japan. If you are wondering which city to visit next, why not go to Nagoya? Although it's not well-known for being a touris... ( read original story ...)
Coach’s Words Inspire Osaka; Nishikori Also Into Semifinals
Brisbane, Australia (AP) -- Naomi Osaka called in her coach for advice on how to swing momentum after losing the first set to Anastasija Sevastova, and it did the trick. The U.S. Open champion respond... ( read original story ...)
Osaka credits coach, belief at Brisbane
Some timely coach's advice may have sparked US Open champion Naomi Osaka into action at the Brisbane International. But the second seed credited a new-found self belief for pulling off a comeback quar... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka says US Open win has given her belief
Japan's Naomi Osaka overhauled Anastasija Sevastova to win 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 and reach the semi-finals of the season-opening tournament in Brisbane AFP/Saeed Khan BRISBANE, Australia: Japanese star Naomi ... ( read original story ...)
Some words from the coach inspire Osaka’s quarterfinal win
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Naomi Osaka responded to some courtside coaching advice in the most emphatic way, conceding just five points in the second set on her way to a 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 win over eighth ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka through to Brisbane semi-finals
US Open champion Naomi Osaka of Japan has overcome a first set stumble to become the first woman into the Brisbane International semi-finals. The world No.5 overcame eighth-seeded Latvian Anastasija S... ( read original story ...)
Japanese yen soars as ‘flash crash’ sweeps currency market
SYDNEY (Reuters) -- The Japanese yen soared in early Asian trading on Thursday as the break of key technical levels triggered massive stop-loss sales of the U.S. and Australian dollars in very ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s DMM Exiting Crypto Mining Business
Japanese e-commerce giant DMM.com is reportedly exiting the cryptocurrency mining business due to “deteriorating profitability,” local media reported. This news follows an announcement by another majo... ( read original story ...)
MRO Japan Starts Business at Naha January 7
MRO Japan plans to start operations at Okinawa’s Naha Airport on Jan. 7. An official grand opening ceremony will be held on Jan. 29, explains Tadaaki Nobusue, head of sales and marketing for the young ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s DMM Exiting Cryptocurrency Mining Business
Japanese entertainment and e-commerce giant DMM.com Inc. is reportedly exiting the cryptocurrency mining business, according to local media. Toyo Keizai publication reported on Dec. 30 that DMM made a ... ( read original story ...)