"You have to be really mentally strong to play tennis," declared Naomi Osaka in her 2021 Netflix docuseries. The post Mental Health Advocate Naomi Osaka Dishes Out Perfect Response to Naysayers in a ... ( read original story ...)
Futamura Chemical Announces NatureSphere™ – A Forest-Based Revolution in Ecosystem Conservation
NAGOYA, Japan, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futamura Chemical introduces NatureSphere™, an innovative 100% natural cellulose material designed to seamlessly return to Earth's ecosystems. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Ambassador to Japan ‘optimistic’ on tariff deal
George Glass, the new U.S. Ambassador to Japan said he is "extremely optimistic" Tokyo and Washington can reach a deal over tariffs between the two countries, while presenting a unified front against ... ( read original story ...)
Japan does not manipulate FX to weaken the yen, finmin says
Japan does not manipulate the currency market to weaken the yen, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato told parliament on Friday, countering accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump that Japan ...
Rock bottom Grampus desperate for miracle against Sanfrecce surge (Nagoya vs Hiroshima prediction) | OneFootball
Toyota Stadium plays host to a compelling J1 League clash this weekend as bottom-placed Nagoya Grampus desperately seek to kickstart their faltering campaign against sixth-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima. ( read original story ...)
Japan bullet train woos tourists with bookings in 15 languages
NAGOYA -- Central Japan Railway is making a multi-pronged effort to draw more international visitors to its Tokyo-Osaka bullet train line, from broader foreign-language support to private compartments ... ( read original story ...)
Jaka Robotics boosts Asia-Pacific presence with new Japan site
Since establishing Jaka Robotics Japan Co Ltd in Nagoya, the company has formed cooperation with industrial giants including Toyota. Its robotic solutions are now integrated into multiple key ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F Marinos fire Holland as Shimizu loss sends club in relegation zone
Former England assistant coach Steve Holland has been fired by Yokohama F Marinos nine days before their Asian Champions League Elite quarter-final meeting with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Southgate’s ex-assistant Holland fired by Japan’s Yokohama
Former England assistant Steve Holland was fired by Japanese side Yokohama F-Marinos, the club said Friday, less than four months after he took over as manager. "Yokohama F-Marinos announce today that ... ( read original story ...)
New US ambassador to Japan says he’s optimistic a tariffs deal can be reached
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan has arrived in Tokyo and says he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations. ( read original story ...)
How Trump’s Bitcoin Policies Are Making The U.S. A Crypto Superpower
Trump made many campaign promises to ease regulations on crypto businesses. His administration appears to be delivering and setting the stage for a bitcoin bull market.
Japanese airport receives ‘cute’ overhaul amid Osaka Expo 2025
A Japanese airport has been redesigned to attract international and local tourists in a surprising move.Oita, a city known for it's natural hot springs on the Kyushu island has recently renamed its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prime minister cautions against major concessions in US trade talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday his country does not intend to make major concessions in its trade talks with the United States later this week. “I’m not of the view ( read original story ...)
Soccer-Yokohama F Marinos fire Holland as Shimizu loss sends club in relegation zone
Former England assistant coach Steve Holland has been fired by Yokohama F Marinos nine days before their Asian Champions League Elite quarter-final meeting with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei notches best week in 3 months on trade deal hopes
Japan's Nikkei share average rose 1% on Friday to clock its best week in three months, as investors turned more hopeful that U.S. President Donald Trump would be able to broker trade deals with some ...
Japan’s core inflation accelerates, complicating BOJ’s rate path
Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's task of weighing mounting price pressures against risks to the ...