Japanese cosmetics powerhouse Shiseido fell by its daily limit in Tokyo trading on Thursday following midyear earnings that were hit by restructuring costs and slumping demand in China. ( read original story ...)
Japan kindergartener, man thanked by police for helping save girl lost in drainpipe
A 5-year-old boy was given a letter of thanks by police here on Aug. 6 for his help in locating an elementary school girl who had gotten l ( read original story ...)
Osaka sigue ganando en su retorno tras la maternidad y vence a Jabeur en Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — La japonesa Naomi Osaka superó a otra jugadora Top en su regreso de maternidad y eliminó por 6-3, 6-1 a la novena sembrada Ons Jabeur de Túnez el miércoles en Toronto. La exnúmero uno ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor Breaks Knee Throwing First Pitch at Baseball Game
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike fractured a bone in her knee after throwing out the first pitch at a Yakult Swallows baseball game when her foot slipped on the mound as the ball bounced its way to the ... ( read original story ...)
More than 120 people died in Tokyo from heatstroke in July as average temperatures hit record highs
More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month ... ( read original story ...)
Bromance back: High jumpers who shared gold in Tokyo share another warm moment in Paris
The pair, whom are adversaries on paper but also friends thanks to nearly 15 years of competing against one another in the same meets, decided to share the gold rather than do a jump-off to decide a winner – taking advantage of a loophole in the World Athletics rulebook. ( read original story ...)
US, India, Russia, Japan are building out wind power much too slowly for climate change, report says
The world is falling well short of a promise signed at global climate talks last year to triple the amount of wind power, according to research by an energy think tank released Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Futures Point to Lower Japan Open After US Shares Falter
Japanese markets look set for another rocky day, with stock futures pointing to a lower open in Tokyo after a rapid retreat in US shares. The yen is marginally stronger Thursday after dropping 1.6% against the dollar Wednesday and government bond traders ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes Sailor Moon magic to stun Ons Jabeur in Toronto, kick off US Open swing
Naomi Osaka enjoyed encouraging results on clay courts and grass, but the former world No. 1 has spent this summer counting down the days until the US Open swing. “As soon as my foot touched the hard ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Montreak: Naomi Osaka beats ninth seed Ons Jabeur in straight sets, Harriet Dart misses chance for surprise scalp
Naomi Osaka made light work of ninth seed Ons Jabeur in the first round of the Montreal Open while there were exits for Brits Harriet Dart and Jack Draper. ( read original story ...)
Toronto: Naomi Osaka turns back clock, annihilates Ons Jabeur in 1R
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka earned a statement win in her opening match at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto after delivering one of her best performances of the year to dismantle ninth-seeded Ons ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama focuses on lower PPK and longer tyre life for truck tyre range
Following the re-introduction of Yokohama’s commercial vehicle tyre range into the UK market during the last year or so, followed by the appointment of RH Claydon as distributor in January 2024, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities to Fund FX Intervention
Japan’s holdings of foreign securities decreased in July, suggesting that the government likely financed a large portion of the recent currency intervention by selling Treasuries. ( read original story ...)
Heatstroke killed more than 120 in Tokyo in July
TOKYO — More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday. According to the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo had over 100 deaths linked to heatstroke in July alone due to high temperatures
Japan saw the hottest July since records began in 1898 and heatstroke warnings remained in Tokyo and much of the west of the country on Tuesday as authorities urged people to take precautions. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor Koike suffers bone fracture after throwing ceremonial pitch
Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko suffered a fractured knee when she threw the ceremonial first pitch for a professional baseball game in the Japanese capital on Tuesday. The injury reportedly will take two months to heal. ( read original story ...)