World number one Naomi Osaka hopes to bounce back from her recent defeats and conquer a new surface as she launches her clay court season in Stuttgart. The reigning Australian and US Open champion has ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo ticket lottery to launch for domestic sales on May 9
TOKYO (Reuters) - Residents of Japan will be able to apply for tickets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games from May 9, the organizing committee said on Thursday. Residents will be able to apply through ... ( read original story ...)
Consadole Sapporo beats Yokohama F Marinos 3-0 in J-League
TOKYO (AP) -- Thai playmaker Chanathip Songkrasin, Akito Fukumori and Brazilian striker Anderson Lopes scored first-half goals to lead Consadole Sapporo to a 3-0 win over Yokohama F Marinos in the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Ishin’s success could have impact on regional politics elsewhere in Japan
View from Osaka is a monthly column that examines the latest news from a Kansai perspective. 'I'm the happiest person on earth': Blind Japanese sailor completes nonstop Pacific crossing A blind ... ( read original story ...)
Japan courts Trump using emperor, first lady’s birthday
TOKYO -- Without close friends in Asia, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appears to be using every opportunity, even the emperor's accession, to court President Donald Trump. Abe is scheduling a ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese firms attend M-Tech Nagoya in Japan
M-Tech Nagoya 2019 took place from April 17-19 (Source: www.reedexpo.co.jp) Tokyo (VNA) – Twenty-six Vietnamese businesses in the supporting industry joined the fourth Manufacturing World Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Tiny Japanese baby is ready to go home after 5 months
Japanese media said he measured 22 centimetres (8.7 inches) in length when he was born. "I can really feel his weight now. He used to be so light," his mother said on Fuji TV news. ( read original story ...)
Despite headwind, Japan’s Nomura says intent on going it alone
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nomura Holdings has no plan to follow the lead of Wall Street rivals and seek a tie-up with a commercial lender, its chief executive told Reuters, pledging to stay ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke Commemorates the First Legal 4/20 with Community Celebrations and a Unique Style
WINNIPEG, April 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Cannabis retailer, Tokyo Smoke, looks forward to marking the first legal 4/20 in Manitoba with a celebration of cannabis culture, 4/20 history and the end of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will invite Trump to visit Japan May 25-28
Trump will meet Japan’s new emperor and empress as well as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his visit, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference. ( read original story ...)
Celebration of Japan’s new era big opportunity for business
Japan is getting ready for its biggest celebration ... Non-salaried hourly workers will lose income. A survey by the news agency Jiji Press found 40 of those interviewed were unhappy about the ... ( read original story ...)
For Private Equity, Japan Still Beats China
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Japan lost its position as the world’s second-biggest economy to China awhile ago. But it’s beating out its Asian rival in one area at least: private equity. For restructuring ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Getting Close with Rapper YBN Cordae, Not ‘Official’ Yet
Naomi Osaka is VERY close to being off the market ... 'cause the #1-ranked women's tennis player in the world is getting REAL close with rapper YBN Cordae!!! In fact, Cordae made a recent cameo on ... ( read original story ...)
YBN Cordae Is Cozying Up With Tennis Sensation Naomi Osaka
YBN Cordae shoots up the charts with tennis' current darling Naomi Osaka. Although they ain't market official, TMZ is reporting that YBN Cordae and the world tennis number one Naomi Osaka are cozying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki in domestic recall of 2 million vehicles
Japanese small car manufacturer Suzuki announced Thursday it was recalling two million vehicles shipped domestically, citing improper inspections and a series of other faults including false fuel ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Prices, event timings released on website
There are less than 500 days to go until the opening ceremony. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be held from July 24 to August 9. Tokyo last hosted the Olympics in 1964. Tokyo 2020 organisers on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)