Naomi Osaka said she had taken a leaf out of Novak Djokovic's tactical playbook and tweaked her return game at the Qatar Open after the former women's world number one earned back-to-back wins for the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka advances at Qatar Open after 1st back-to-back victories in 23 months
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has advanced to the next round at the WTA 1000 Qatar TotalEnergies Open after defeating Croatian tennis player Petra Martic on Tuesday. What happened: Osaka bested ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo couple arrested over poisoning death of daughter, 4
Tokyo police on Feb. 14 arrested a couple on suspicion of murdering their 4-year-old daughter by forcing her to drink poison over a prolonged period. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns against rapid, speculative yen falls
Japan's top currency officials warned on Wednesday against what they described as rapid and speculative yen moves overnight when the Japanese currency broke past 150 yen, undermining the trade-reliant ... ( read original story ...)
Corridor of 10,000 Girls’ Day dolls dazzles at Nagoya hotel
NAGOYA--Around 10,000 stately hanging “hina” dolls delight tourists from Japan and abroad at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel here. ( read original story ...)
Osaka advances as Gauff, Jabeur dumped out of Qatar Open
Naomi Osaka battled into the last 16 of the Qatar Open on Tuesday but Coco Gauff and Ons Jabeur crashed to surprise second-round exits with straight-sets defeats. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Yes, salt can melt snow as well as sodium chloride, but with caveats: Tokyo wholesaler
A snowstorm brought chaos to the Tokyo region on Feb. 5 to 6. For such an event, municipalities usually have a supply of deicing agents ready ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka comeback builds momentum with Doha victory over Petra Martic
The former world No. 1 won back-to-back matches for the first time since returning from maternity leave, hitting through her Croatian opponent to reach the third round. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Hana Kuma & Rebel Maverick Developing Manga ‘Allure: The Evening Primrose’ As Adult Anime Series; Tennis Champ To Voice Lead
EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Osaka is getting further into anime. The tennis star's production company Hana Kuma has teamed with Rebel Maverick, run by the queer, Afro-Latinx writing and producing team, Matt ... ( read original story ...)
Temple announced a second campus in Japan. Here’s a look at its Tokyo campus through the years.
Here's a look at the history of the campus as drawn from The History of Temple University Japan, a 2023 book written by Richard Joslyn and Bruce Stronach, two former TUJ deans. ( read original story ...)
Fact Check: Decline in SIDS in Japan not linked to vaccination policy for infants
Japan recommends vaccinating infants under 2 years old, according to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, contrary to claims on social media that these vaccinations have “ceased” and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka faces brutal tennis reality after ending losing streak at Doha Open
Naomi Osaka has been struggling to find her best form since returning to the WTA Tour in January - but she managed to end a three-match losing streak in Doha. ( read original story ...)
YoonA’s Japan Fan Meeting Tour: A Resounding Success
YOONITE in YOKOHAMA’ took place at the Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall in Yokohama, Japan. The event drew a full house, including limited-view seats, with over 5,000 fans in attendance, ... ( read original story ...)
SoCal-based tattoo icon Tokyo Hiro leaves his mark on Sapporo’s new six-pack
To commemorate the Year of the Dragon, the Japanese beer company teamed up with Tokyo Hiro to design a dragon-themed package for its first nationally available six-pack. ( read original story ...)
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions Celebrates Laboratory Opening In Japan With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
NYSE:ESI) MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions Celebrates Laboratory Opening In Japan With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka admits to ‘copying Novak Djokovic’ after getting revenge over Caroline Garcia
Naomi Osaka admitted that she copied Novak Djokovic during her opening match at the Qatar Open. The former world No. 1 got revenge over Caroline Garcia after losing to her at the Australian Open, ... ( read original story ...)