Toyota Gazoo Racing Indonesia used GEOLANDAR M/T G003 tires when it won the overall championship at last year’s AXCR. ( read original story ...)
Osaka perplexed by power struggles after Cincinnati setback
Naomi Osaka said she still does not feel like herself on court eight months into her comeback season following a maternity break, with the four-times Grand Slam champion puzzled at her lack of power and accuracy. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida won’t run in LDP presidential election, Kyodo reports
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election for leader of Japan's ruling party beyond September, Kyodo news reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term during which he pushed for higher wages and ramped up defence spending. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Five-Year Bond Auction Draws Weak Demand After BOJ Hike
Japan’s auction of five-year sovereign notes met somewhat weak investor demand, highlighting the impact the central bank’s interest-rate hike last month has had on financial markets. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets completely honest on battling adversity
Four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka opened up about the challenges she has faced since returning to professional tennis after maternity leave. In a candid message shared on social media after a tough loss in the Cincinnati Open Tuesday, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida tells his ruling party he will not run in its September leadership vote, NHK says
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Shares Jump After Seeking Proposals for Real Estate Unit
Sapporo Holdings Ltd. shares surged after the Japanese brewer said it would solicit proposals for external investment in its real estate business following pressure from activist investors. ( read original story ...)
Azizul won’t go on as he’s still dealing with heartbreak
SEPANG: His condition is still good to go for another two years until the Nagoya Asian Games if he wants to. He is still a major threat to the Japanese sprinters as seen in the sprint event at the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka shopping guide: The best shopping malls and streets and products to buy
Our Osaka shopping guide lists out the best shopping malls and streets as well as products to buy in the city. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business sentiment in Aug slips on China’s slowdown: Reuters poll
Japanese manufacturers turned slightly less confident about business conditions in August and the service sector's mood eased, the monthly Reuters Tankan survey found on Wednesday, as lacklustre ... ( read original story ...)
10 new photo negatives of post-bombing Hiroshima discovered at Mainichi’s Osaka office
Ten photo negatives showing central Hiroshima within months of the atomic bombing of the city during World War II have been found at The Mainichi News・・・ ( read original story ...)
Glasgow’s Sapporo Teppanyaki staff left worrying about bills due to delayed pay
The company formerly behind a popular Japanese restaurant in Glasgow has entered liquidation. Sapporo Teppanyaki, on Ingram Street in Merchant City, is a go-to for those who enjoy sushi and noodles. ( read original story ...)
Paris Olympics ratings soar 82% over Tokyo Games, delivering big boost to NBC’s Peacock streamer
Summer Olympics in Paris drew a combined average of 30.6 million viewers across NBCU’s constellation of platforms, marking an 82% jump in viewership compared to the Tokyo Games and making the Games ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sailor Moon’ makes stop in Nagoya on 30th anniversary tour
NAGOYA--A traveling exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” manga series is making a stop here after touring across the country since 2022. ( read original story ...)
“Response to Naomi Osaka opening up was much different” – Fans puzzled by contrasting treatment of Andrey Rublev and Japanese over mental health
Fans have suggested that the way Andrey Rublev's recent statements regarding his mental health have been received stands in stark contrast to how Naomi Osaka was treated after she decided to skip her 2021 French Open media obligations citing mental health concerns. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Receives Lavish Praise for Creating Iconic Cincinnati Open Moment
Naomi Osaka is no stranger to creating headlines, but this time she’s done it in a way that’s got everyone talking for all the right reasons. ( read original story ...)