Before her death by suicide at the age of 22, Japanese wrestler Hana Kimura had appeared on the current season of the reality TV show, Terrace House: Tokyo. Following the loss of the show's cast ... ( read original story ...)
The Cat and the City by Nick Bradley review — a cat’s‑eye view of life in Tokyo
The city of the title is Tokyo, and cats have long been a staple of Japanese literature, from Natsume Soseki to Haruki Murakami; your local Waterstones probably has a display of books with titles such ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan unveils new 4-year transformation plan
As part of the four-year plan, Nissan will take decisive action to transform its business by streamlining unprofitable operations and surplus facilities, alongside structural reforms. The company will ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to close two plants amid financial struggle from pandemic
Japanese automaker Nissan plans to close auto plants in Spain and Indonesia after sinking into the red for the first time in 11 years as the ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to close Indonesia, Spain auto plants after losses
Japanese automaker Nissan plans to close auto plants in Spain and Indonesia after sinking into the red for the first time in 11 years as the pandemic squashed global demand and disrupted production. ( read original story ...)
Here’s how 22-year-old tennis star Naomi Osaka became the highest-earning female athlete
On the heels of back-to-back Grand Slam wins and on the cusp of playing in the Olympics, Naomi Osaka landed several lucrative endorsement deals. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics just beginning the race to reset themselves
Olympic postponement, organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto was asked Thursday about progress toward rescheduling next year's Tokyo Games. “If you ask, are we just around the first corner of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan logs 671 bil. yen net loss in FY 2019 as virus hits sales
Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it has logged a group net loss of 671.22 billion yen ($6.2 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31 ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan 2023 Strategy: 12 New Models In 18 Months, Production Cut By 20%
The new four-year plan should help the company 'achieve sustainable growth, financial stability and profitability' by the end of fiscal year 2023. ( read original story ...)
Nissan Posts Biggest Loss in 20 Years, Unveils Turnaround Plan
Nissan Motor Co. reported a 671 billion yen ($6.2 billion) net loss for the latest fiscal year and unveiled a plan to turn the carmaker around by eliminating about 300 billion yen in annual fixed ... ( read original story ...)
No screaming, please: Japan amusement parks issue new Covid-19 guidelines
As attractions begin to reopen in Japan, a group of major theme park operators has introduced a set of guidelines on how to ensure the safety of both guests and staff in the face of Covid-19. But ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘seriously concerned’ over Chinese security laws for Hong Kong
Japan is "seriously concerned" about the move by China's parliament to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that observers fear could endanger its special autonomy and freedoms, ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Unveils Losses, New Turnaround Plan to Seek Growth
Nissan Motor Co. reported a 671 billion yen ($6.2 billion) net loss for the latest fiscal year and unveiled a plan to turn the carmaker around by eliminating about 300 billion yen in annual fixed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan jumps more than 2% as U.S.-China tensions heat up; oil prices fall
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Congress on Wednesday that Hong Kong was no longer autonomous from China, raising questions over the special administrative region's favorable trade ... ( read original story ...)
No endless rivers of rugby gold in Japan for fresh wave of Australian exports
A pair of Japanese Top League coaches have warned there are no rivers of gold for Australian rugby players looking to flee Super Rugby. ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Fighters’ Villanueva has appendectomy, likely out 4 weeks
Nippon Ham Fighters infielder Christian Villanueva is likely to be sidelined for four weeks after undergoing an appendectomy, the P ... ( read original story ...)