Naomi Osaka is hopeful that her stint with new coach Patrick Mouratoglou will develop into a long-term partnership, the four-times Grand Slam champion said on Wednesday after easing into the second round of the China Open. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Says to Forge Positive Ties With Japan Under Ishiba
South Korea's Yonhap news agency dubbed Ishiba "a dove" on the matter of Japan's ties with South Korea, citing past comments that questioned whether Japan had done enough to redress its role in World War Two that continues to affect ties with regional neighbours. ( read original story ...)
Karis Teetan set to test tricky Nakayama track ahead of Sprinters Stakes ride on Mugen
Karis Teetan will use five rides at Nakayama on Saturday as a guide to the unique track in preparation for his Group One assault with Mugen in Sunday’s Sprinters Stakes ... ( read original story ...)
Former defense minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party. He’ll become PM next week.
The party leadership win is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s ruling coalition currently controls the parliament. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP to pick new leader to replace outgoing PM Kishida
Japan's ruling party holds one of the most unpredictable leadership contests in decades on Friday, a race that could result in Japan's youngest or first female premier, or see a popular veteran succeed in his fifth and final leadership bid. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next prime minister could be its first woman leader
Japan’s ruling party will elect its new leader Friday, and the winner will become the country’s next prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output seen down on weak overseas demand, typhoon disruptions: Reuters poll
Japan's industrial output likely slipped in August, weighed down by weak demand from overseas and local factory suspensions due to a typhoon, factors that could dent momentum in an overall economic recovery, ( read original story ...)
Is Nagoya the Best Place to Live in Japan?
Thanks to its attractive restaurants offering quality local foods, its fashionable Sakae district and its history dating back to the samurai era, Nagoya has shed its image as an industrial hub and is ... ( read original story ...)
Revolutionary adhesive paves the way for lighter, greener cars
Researchers at Nagoya University have made a major breakthrough in the world of structural adhesives, which could lead to lighter and more environmentally friendly vehicles. The new adhesive, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has ‘no regrets’ with new coach after first-round win at China Open
Naomi Osaka began her China Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lucia Bronzetti in the first round on Wednesday, marking Osaka's first match under the guidance of new coach Patrick Mouratoglou. ( read original story ...)
Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital rise 2.0% yr/yr
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.0% in September from the previous year, data showed, matching the central bank's target in a sign the economy is making progress in meeting the criteria for further interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
2024 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships: Nishioka [59th] vs. Rune [14th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships Round of 16 on Friday, No. 59-ranked Yoshihito Nishioka faces No. 14 Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune.Rune is favored over Nishioka in this match, with -165 ( read original story ...)
Astros’ 2017 World Series hero Marwin González retires from baseball after two years in Japan
Marwin González, who hit one of the biggest home runs in Houston Astros franchise history, announced his retirement from baseball Thursday after spending the past two years playing for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Who will replace Kishida to become Japan’s new prime minister?
TOKYO (AP) — The governing party of outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a key vote Friday that will establish a new national leader. ( read original story ...)
Italian writer detained as child in Japan WWII camp, as known by her translator (Pt. 4)
Dacia Maraini, right, and Noriko Mochizuki view items at the Hokkaido University Archives in Sapporo's Kita Ward on June 17, 2024. (Mainichi/Hiroyuki Katano) A turning point for Maraini came when she ... ( read original story ...)
I ate at the restaurant where chefs laugh in the face of fire
I prefer to be left to my own devices and chat with my company at the table. In my past experiences, the quality tends to sway heavily between the entertainment and menu leaving the overall experience ... ( read original story ...)