THIRDY Ravena and the rest of San-En NeoPhoenix sustained their hot streak, winning their fifth straight victory with a 90-82 conquest over Kai Sotto and the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the 2023-24 Japan B ... ( read original story ...)
Gov. Roy Cooper touts North Carolina ‘on the global stage’ with visit by Japan’s Prime Minister
"It puts North Carolina on the global stage of economic development," Gov. Roy Cooper said Friday. "This is a really exciting time for our state." ... ( read original story ...)
Paris 2024: Osaka wants to participate “and get a medal”
Naomi Osaka, the former number one tennis player in the world, expressed her eagerness to participate in the upcoming Paris Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s local governments hope new ride-hailing services will give economy a lift
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- With a shortage of taxis leaving many of Japan's cities in a bind, local authorities hope a new central government rule that involves lifting a ban on ride-hailing services in ... ( read original story ...)
Player release issues threaten Japan and South Korea’s Olympic hopes
Japan and South Korea's dominance of Asia's Olympic football qualifiers is at risk of coming undone as the clubs that have lured the nations' brightest talents to European shores stand in their way of ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the region, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, while seeking to assure China it was not a target. ( read original story ...)
Japan is becoming more diverse. Will its government?
Shifting demographics are challenging Japan’s reputation as a homogeneous society, and creating openings for immigrants in local government. ( read original story ...)
Osaka aiming for Paris 2024 after BJK Cup win
Naomi Osaka says she "would love to play" at this summer's Olympics Games in Paris after helping Japan reach the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup.Osaka won against Yulia Putintseva as Japan beat ... ( read original story ...)
Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers: Naomi Osaka ‘would love to play’ at Paris Olympics after helping Japan win
Naomi Osaka says she "would love to play" at this summer's Olympics in Paris after helping Japan reach the Billie Jean King Cup finals. ( read original story ...)
Emmanuel Rodriguez To Hit Tokyo To Challenge Inoue Or Moloney After Nishida Defense In Osaka
Bantamweight world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez retired out of the blue through a social media post last October. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Wants To Play At Paris Olympics ‘If They Let Me’
Former world number one Naomi Osaka said Saturday that she "would love to play" at this year's Paris Olympics if she is granted a spot by tennis chiefs. ( read original story ...)
Ties with US and Japan will ‘change dynamic’ in South China Sea, Philippines president says
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says building trilateral ties vital, after the three countries criticise China’s ‘dangerous and aggressive behaviour’ in the region ( read original story ...)
Japan advances to the Billie Jean King Cup finals without Naomi Osaka needing to play a 2nd match
Japan has advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup finals without Naomi Osaka needing to play a second singles match. With Japan leading 2-0 after the opening day of singles play on Friday at Tokyo, Nao ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Not Needed As Japan Reach BJK Cup Finals For First Time
Naomi Osaka was not required to play after team-mate Nao Hibino sent Japan to their first Billie Jean King Cup finals Saturday in a 3-1 qualifying win over Kazakhstan. Former world number one and four ... ( read original story ...)
After U.S. Inflation Shock, Next Shoe to Drop Could Be in Tokyo
The Bank of Japan may intervene in the market to slow the weakness of the yen. But ultimately, it depends on the Fed. ( read original story ...)
China Heads Down Japan’s Troubled Macro-Policy Path
The argument that China is following in Japan’s three-decade old footsteps down the path to stagnation has many problems with it. For one, today’s China still has a whole lot more urbanization and development catch-up potential than its smaller neighbor did in the early 1990s. ( read original story ...)