Japan's economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in October-December, with firms tightening spending on plant and equipment and cutting inventories. ( read original story ...)
Ten years after Fukushima, Japan remembers ‘man-made’ nuclear disaster
When a huge earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011, devastating towns and triggering nuclear meltdowns in Fukushima, a stunned world watched the chaotic struggle to contain the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as shares in Japan, South Korea struggle for gains
Tuesday's session follows after European and U.S. stocks began the new week on a positive mood, where blue-chip benchmark Dow gained about 300 points. ( read original story ...)
Japan downgrades fourth-quarter GDP as slowing capex growth hurts domestic demand
Japan's economy expanded at a slower-than-initially-reported pace in October-December, with firms turning more cautious about spending on plant and equipment as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Can Lift the Covid Cloud From the (Delayed) 2020 Olympics
Participants will be subject to strict controls—most of which vaccination has rendered unnecessary. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games stakeholders pledge gender equality on Int’l Women’s Day
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics stakeholders vowed to make this summer's games "a landmark in gender equality on and off the field of play" in a joint statement released Monday, International Women ... ( read original story ...)
Nike Celebrates Black Female Athletes Including Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka in New Ad
The powerful advertisement honors Black women's success and impact in sports like basketball, soccer, tennis and more ... ( read original story ...)
“Honor I don’t Take Lightly”: Naomi Osaka Aims to Empower Young Women Around the World
Naomi Osaka says she feels honored to be considered as a role model by aspiring women achieves and it's a mantle she doesn't tale lightly ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Just Got Butt-Length Hair Extensions and Rapunzel is Shaking
Noami Osaka's hair game has been on point lately. The tennis icon's natural curls are everything and last month she had some fun with a bubble gum pink look. Now, though, Naomi is rocking extensions ... ( read original story ...)
Weightlifting: Strong is beautiful for Tokyo hopeful Davies
Sarah Davies put weightlifting down as a special talent when she entered her first beauty contest, the then-student egged on by regular drinkers in the Leeds pub where she worked behind the bar. She ... ( read original story ...)
China-Japan war: Tokyo considers troop deployment against East China Sea expansion
CHINA and Japan tensions continue to escalate as Tokyo considers military action against the communist nation. ( read original story ...)
Japan open to deploying soldiers to Senkaku Islands, report says
Japan may not be ruling out troop deployment to the disputed Senkaku Islands if conflict arises with rival forces, according to a recent press report. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Are Expected to Bloom Earlier Than Usual This Year
Japan lights up in bright pink hues as cherry blossom trees come into full bloom all across the country. While the usual tourist crowds may not be there to enjoy the spectacle this year, the ... ( read original story ...)
50% employees at Vizag plant to be women: Yokohama Off-Highway Tires
After witnessing many surprising outcomes from the all-women shop-floor at its Dahej plant, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires has decided to have 50% staff as women at its upcoming plant in Vizag. The ... ( read original story ...)
Decision on international fans at Tokyo Games in late March: IOC
A decision on whether international spectators will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics Games this summer will be taken by the end of March, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on ... ( read original story ...)
50 pc employees at Vizag plant to be women: Yokohama Off-Highway Tires
After witnessing many surprising outcomes from the all-women shop-floor at its Dahej plant, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires has decided to have 50 per cent staff as women at its upcoming plant in Vizag. ( read original story ...)