Most of the pairs in the competition struggled with mistakes—until Japan’s Riku Miura and Ryuichi Mihara took to the ice and drew the only standing ovation of the evening. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-figure skating-Japan’s Kihara says he skated through tears to claim Olympic pairs gold
By Agnieszka Flak MILAN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Figure skater Ryuichi Kihara said he could not stop crying since the early setback he and partner Riku Miura suffered on Sunday, but on Monday the duo ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama India plans tier-2, tier-3 push with eyes on SAARC and African markets
The company is leveraging rising SUV demand and higher sales of 16-inch and above tyres, supported by investments in localisation and its automated Vizag plant. ( read original story ...)
Inside Tokyo’s growing movement toward inclusive para sports
Along the edge of a polished court, wheelchairs sit side by side while office workers wait to take turns throwing balls. Similar scenes can now be found throughout the city of Tokyo as Para sports ... ( read original story ...)
China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?
From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Figure skating Olympics pairs results: Japan wins first gold, USA top 10
The Olympic figure skating pairs competition ended with Japan taking gold and Team USA getting two top 10 finishes. See full results, highlights. ( read original story ...)
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara win Japan’s first Olympic pairs gold with a world-record free skate
MILAN — Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara delivered Japan's first Olympic gold medal in pairs skating, earning a world-record score for their free skate on Monday night to climb from fifth after their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pair knocks the king and queen off their thrones.
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan emerged with the gold medal with a flawless, high-scoring performance after Monday’s free skate. ( read original story ...)
Japan bounce back from disappointment to win pair skating gold
Japan bounced back from a disappointing short program in figure skating to claim pair skating gold on Monday at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games on Monday. Two-time world champions Miura Riku and Kihara ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Miura and Kihara take pairs gold after brilliant free skate
Miura and Kihara put together their best free skate of the year on Monday, earning 158.13 points, thunderous applause and, most importantly, an Olympic gold medal. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-figure skating-Miura and Kihara skate to Japan’s first ever Olympic pairs title
By Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara delivered a thrilling comeback at the Milano Cortina Games, storming from fifth place after a shaky short programme to capture ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court hands down life sentence to a man in ‘Luffy’ group robberies
A district court in Tokyo has sentenced a 41-year-old man to life in prison as requested for his alleged involvement in a series of robberies by a group with a mastermind who used the name "Luffy." ... ( read original story ...)
Shares edge up in thinly traded holiday markets, Japan data disappoint
By Nell Mackenzie and Naomi Rovnick LONDON/SYDNEY, Feb 16 (Reuters) - World shares steadied on Monday after Friday's drop triggered by AI-related concerns as the Lunar New Year holiday in Asia and ... ( read original story ...)
2 US Marines suspected of theft at Tokyo’s Kabukicho nightlife district
Two U.S. Marines based in western Japan are suspected of breaking into restaurants in Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district and steali ... ( read original story ...)
72-year-old man arrested for exposing his lower body on Sapporo subway
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of public indecency. According to police, the man is suspected of exposing his lower body on a subway car traveling between ... ( read original story ...)
Sono International expands into Japan with Sono Moon Nagoya in July
Sono International is preparing to enter the Japanese market with the opening of a newly rebranded hotel in Nagoya this summer, as the company accelerates its e ... ( read original story ...)