Naomi Osaka’s Breakthrough Game

Tsuyoshi Yoshitani, a sports reporter with Kyodo News, says: “Naomi is like no Japanese player ever before. I think she will be the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam.” Yet Osaka’s rise is acco... ( read original story ...)

Rally Japan gets WRC promoter green light for 2019

Managing director of WRC Promoter Oliver Ciesla said: "[It's] great news we can confirm the WRC Promoter came to an agreement with Rally Japan to host an event in Japan from the start of 2019. "The pr... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama, Japan, looks to 2019 Rugby World Cup

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Tourism-related businesses and others in Yokohama, which will host the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, are looking for ways to attract rugby fans coming from around the world. Ear... ( read original story ...)

Casino operators eye Yokohama

Officials in Yokohama say 22 companies have joined the RFI process for developing property in the region, which could include a casino. Nine of the companies are integrated resort operators and six mo... ( read original story ...)