Finnair adds Sapporo service from Dec 2019

Finnair yesterday (14JAN19) announced service launch on Helsinki – Sapporo New Chitose route, becoming the first European carrier to serve Hokkaido since KLM ended service in late-January 2002. This s... ( read original story ...)

42 people injured in Japan restaurant explosion

The explosion occurred in Sapporo, the capital city of Japan's northern main island ... three-year contract that reportedly paid her more than $20 million a year New CBS News poll finds Americans are ... ( read original story ...)

Finnair to Launch Flights to Sapporo, Japan

Finnair has unveiled plans to increase flights to Japan for the winter 2019/2020 season. Finnair will operate two flight per week to Sapporo - the airline’s fifth destination in Japan after Tokyo Nari... ( read original story ...)

Dozens injured in Sapporo restaurant explosion

The blast occurred at the Izakaya Cherry Blossom restaurant in the city of Sapporo, with the building’s walls collapsing as it erupted into flames. Photos and videos from the scene show people running ... ( read original story ...)

Leaner, mature Osaka stays grounded in Melbourne

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka is no longer a shy, introvert youngster and the newest Grand Slam winner in women's tennis says she owes her maturity to last year's U.S. Open triumph. Last September ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka not thinking too far ahead in Melbourne

Asked about her expectations, Osaka said it was best not to think too far ahead. "I have to take it one step at a time. No one wants to lose in the first round of a slam, I think. That would be my imm... ( read original story ...)