Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday in protest against racial injustice hours after the two-times Grand Slam champion had booked her spot in the semi-finals of the U.S. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Suzuki says Japan banks could see spike in COVID-related credit costs
Japanese financial institutions may see credit costs balloon to levels hit during the global financial crisis if a second and third wave of coronavirus infections hammer the economy, Bank of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Dream11 Fantasy NPB: Carp at BayStars
The BayStars and the Carp are riding opposite moments when it comes to their position in the standings – while the BayStars are a clear postseason contender, the Carp are struggling to get things ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Will Sponsor Two Pikes Peak Racers
Yokohama Tire Corp. will sponsor two drivers during the 98th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which takes place Aug. 30 in Colorado. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s biggest win was convincing Japan Inc he would stick around
The fact that even these trivial diary items are now being tabulated and parsed in the equity strategy notes of big investment banks is part of a broadening concern that Mr. The speculation, which ... ( read original story ...)
Transparent toilets have arrived in Tokyo
Tokyo now offers a new way to experience nature's call in the form of transparent high-tech public toilets. The stalls are colorful, spacious, and available at a public park, but the only catch ... ( read original story ...)
Lockheed nets $18.8M to support Japan’s Aegis Ashore system
Lockheed Martin won an $18.8 million modification contract for planning and risk reduction of the Aegis Ashore defense system in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe to consult with doctors before Friday news conference: sources
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will consult with doctors before holding a news conference on Friday, three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters, amid worries about his health after two ... ( read original story ...)
The Dish: Former Soda & Swine spot transformed into Fortunate Son
Plus news on Puesto, Whisknladle, Loma Club, Pandemic Pizza, Westfield UTC and the closures of Sapporo in O.B. and O'Sullivan's in Carlsbad ... ( read original story ...)
Remains dug from Japan mass grave suggest epidemic in 1800s
Archaeologists have dug up the remains of more than 1,500 people, many of them believed to have died in an epidemic, buried in a 19th century mass grave while excavating as part of ... ( read original story ...)
Tara Kono, top candidate to be next Japan PM, stirs debate on women taking Chrysanthemum Throne
A leading candidate to become Japan’s next prime minister has reopened a debate about the survival of the country’s monarchy, proposing that women should be allowed to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne ... ( read original story ...)
South Africa praised Jerome Garces on his physical appearance to receive decisions during World Cup
The Springboks produced an emphatic display to easily overcome England 32-12 in the final in Yokohama last year - their first World Cup triumph since 2007. ( read original story ...)
Germany, France Take Action; Japan’s Second Wave: Virus Update
Germany will extend a program designed to stop millions of workers losing their jobs, joining several other European nations in renewing its job-support package. Meanwhile, France is preparing to ... ( read original story ...)
Mass grave in Japan suggests epidemic from 1800s
Archaeologists have dug up the remains of more than 1,500 people, many of them believed to have died in an epidemic, buried in a 19th century mass grave while excavating as part of a city development ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top government spokesman signals push to re-open economy and boost stimulus
Japan wants to avert another state of emergency and needs to consider more stimulus to revive the economy, the top government spokesman said, signalling Tokyo's resolve to focus on re-opening ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s new see-through toilets aim to enhance public spaces
Public toilets are usually a welcome sight to anyone who has had too much to drink, but some might do a double take when they come across the ones that have just opened in a Tokyo park. ( read original story ...)