U.S. Steel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company's sale to Nippon Steel of Japan for $14.1 billion in cash, voicing unequivocal support for a combination that has drawn opposition from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startups eye US market for expansion
To be the most startup friendly city in the world. While it doesn’t have a timeframe to achieve this goal, the government is certainly making a good faith effort to execute on it. More than two dozen ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS to hike Trelleborg, Mitas tire prices
TIVOLI, Italy — Yokohama TWS plans to increase prices on Trelleborg and Mitas tires by up to 5% across all segments globally. Do you have an opinion about this story? Do you have some thoughts you'd ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s victory helps Japan take a 2-0 lead over Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King Cup
Naomi Osaka put Japan a step away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory over Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s victory gives Japan edge in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers
Naomi Osaka put Japan a step away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with her victory over Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva. ( read original story ...)
Press Review: Sleepless in Tokyo, Europe’s Immigration Overhaul Lands With a Thud, Russia Uncorks Its Whines
Meanwhile at Brussels, no one seems to be losing sleep over an overhaul of illegal immigration procedures. Despite the predictable self-congratulatory pronouncements of top Eurocrats, in practice ... ( read original story ...)
US sees no reason for China to see US meetings with Japan, Philippines as a threat
The White House said on Friday there is no reason for China to see a U.S. summit this week with Japan and the Philippines as a threat. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge
Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average despite government efforts ... ( read original story ...)
Brewery Rowe: Sapporo now brewing Japanese beer with an Escondido accent
it’s been nearly two years since Sapporo U.S.A. purchased Escondido-based Stone Brewing in a $165 million deal, and we’ve got questions. A: That’s a more complicated question — and the answer became ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s victory gives Japan edge in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers
Naomi Osaka put Japan a step away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with her 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory over Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva. The four-time Grand Slam champion's win followed Nao ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka helps Japan take control in BJK Cup tie
Naomi Osaka said she was driven by the fear of letting her teammates down after helping Japan take control of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan on Friday. "I'm the kind of person ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka gives Japan lead in Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers
Former World No.1 Naomi Osaka made a victorious return to Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers action on Friday, defeating Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 7-6 (5) in Tokyo to give Japan an early 2-0 lead over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Elderly Population Living Alone to Jump 47% by 2050 – Research
TOKYO (Reuters) - The number of senior citizens living alone in Japan will likely jump 47% by 2050, a government-affiliated research institute said on Friday, underscoring the heavy burden the country ... ( read original story ...)
Support from ‘indispensable’ US vital for Ukraine’s survival, Japan PM tells Congress
Ukraine risks collapsing under Russia's onslaught without U.S. support, a disaster that could embolden China and spark a new crisis in East Asia, Japan's prime minister told U.S. lawmakers on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off New York shopping haul: “Are you kidding me?!”
The former world No. 1 revealed how her signature looks come together as she takes a break from her clay-court preparations. ( read original story ...)
Clouds gather over Japan’s ambitious Osaka World Expo
One of the largest wooden structures ever built is taking shape in Osaka, but hopes that Expo 2025 will unite the world are being dogged by cost blowouts and a lack of public enthusiasm. The imposing ... ( read original story ...)