Osaka's 2024 Wimbledon run ended on Wednesday, July 3, when she lost to Emma Navarro, 6-4, 6-1 in the second round. All four of her Grand Slam titles have come on hard courts: two each at the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on financial, auto issue gains
Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday morning, as financial issues were bought on hopes for improved profits amid higher Japanese long-term int ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Voters Make Their Choice
As the world watched critical national elections in the UK and France last week, Tokyoites prepared to vote for their governor. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation picks up as weak yen raises import costs
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June as the yen's declines pushed up the cost of raw material imports, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed as gains locked in, financial issues rise
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Wednesday as selling to lock in gains after the Nikkei index ended at a record high the previous day was offset by buying of financial issues. In the first ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerates as weak yen lifts import costs
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June as the yen's declines pushed up the cost of raw material imports, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open after Powell’s dovish tone; Japan and China inflation in focus
Japan's Nikkei 225 futures pointed to a weaker open for the index at after it hit an all-time high on Tuesday, with the futures contract in Chicago at 41,540 and in Osaka at 41,500 compared to the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo issues warning as some die from heatstroke
THE government has issued a warning on heatstroke in Tokyo and areas in its east and west, as hot and humid conditions behind several recent deaths drove some people to use new “cooling shelters” set up around the capital. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s female governor keeps winning: What it means for Japan’s male-dominated politics
The first woman governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, has won a third term – against another woman candidate. The race between multiple women signifies a push for greater female representation in Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Wichita will soon be buzzing about the unique design, food at this east-side restaurant
Li and Lin are also the owners of Sapporo, the sushi restaurant at 8065 Peachtree Lane. Denise Neil The Wichita Eagle But when Wichitans get inside the restaurant after it opens later this month, they ... ( read original story ...)
Disney announces a new cruise ship will join their fleet, will set sail from Tokyo
Disney announced a new cruise ship that will be designed after the Wish and set sail from Tokyo in 2028. ( read original story ...)
Japan Navy helicopters’ fatal crash caused by inadequate instructions to crew, says probe report
A Japanese navy report says lack of instructions to the crew and their failure to keep a lookout and communicate led two Japanese navy helicopters to collide during nighttime training in April, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues heatstroke warning after 6 die in Tokyo, offers ‘cooling shelters’ as respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity and issued top “danger”-level alerts, after several people died from heatstroke symptoms over the last few days. ( read original story ...)
A heartbreaking crash ended her Olympic dream in Tokyo. Three years later, she wants to right the wrongs at the Paris Games
In June 2022, after a concussion put BMX rider Saya Sakakibara out of action, the Australian considered quitting the sport. In an interview with CNN Sport, the 24-year-old talks about the decision to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks are BlackRock’s favourite equity play
The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) said on Tuesday that Japan stocks were its favoured equity investment play, while the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates made inflation-linked bonds ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign-affiliated hotels opening in Kyoto, Osaka as competition for guests heats up
Numerous foreign-owned hotels have opened their doors across Japan in 2024 as the country experiences a surge in overseas visitors driven by ( read original story ...)