The stage is set for an enthralling bout as Mayu Iwatani is geared up to defend her IWGP Women’s Championship against Mina Shirakawa at the much-anticipated NJPW event, ‘New Beginning In Sapporo,’ ... ( read original story ...)
IWGP Women’s Title Match Set For New Beginning In Sapporo
Mayu Iwatani will defend her IWGP Women’s Championship against Mina Shirakawa at the NJPW New Beginning In Sapporo show this 23. As previously reported, Mina Shirakawa recently challenged Mayu Iwatani ... ( read original story ...)
Miss Japan beauty pageant fans’ fury as they call out Ukrainian-born winner’s nationality and say ‘she shouldn’t have won to begin with’ after her affair with married ‘Muscle …
Born in 1998, she moved to Japan at the age of five - where she was raised in Nagoya - after her Ukrainian mother remarried to a Japanese man. The 26-year-old was the first naturalised Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka fades badly before exit in opening round of Abu Dhabi Open
Naomi Osaka fell to defeat against Danielle Collins in her opening match at the Abu Dhabi Open ... ( read original story ...)
Collins takes down Osaka in Abu Dhabi opener; to face Rybakina next
Danielle Collins secured a 7-5, 6-0 victory Tuesday over wild card Naomi Osaka by winning the final nine games of their first-round match at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. Osaka, who was up 5-4 in the ... ( read original story ...)
“Not over yet”: Danielle Collins wins final 9 games to dispatch Naomi Osaka in Abu Dhabi
The 2022 Australian Open finalist came through qualifying at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open before drawing four-time major winner Naomi Osaka. Collins would go on to win the final nine games in handing ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian-born Miss Japan renounces her title after magazine uncovers affair
The Ukrainian-born winner of this year's Miss Japan beauty pageant and the contest's organizers say she has renounced her title after a magazine published an article about her affair with a married man. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama names Chandgie to take COO post
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Stan Chandgie has been promoted to chief operating officer at Yokohama Tire Corp., effective April 1. "Since joining Yokohama, Stan has led YTC to an impressive string of record ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is highly affectionate when discussing Shai: “Being in her presence brings clarity to my thoughts.”
Naomi Osaka returned to competitive play about a month ago following a year-long break due to her maternity leave. Her most recent match was against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open 2024, where she was defeated by a previous winner of the WTA Finals. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s alarming lack of tournament wins is one of the great mysteries of tennis
Osaka’s performance in her opening round match against Danielle Collins in Abu Dhabi was something of a concern as she appeared to lose interest in the contest after losing the ( read original story ...)
World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC to open second Japan factory with backing from Sony, Toyota
The expansion of TSMC's operations in Japan highlights the Japanese government's push to onshore manufacturing of semiconductors. ( read original story ...)
Miss Japan was forced to give up the crown. The reason is bizarre
Karolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born winner of last month's Miss Japan, has renounced her crown after a local magazine exposed her affair with a married man. She had earlier caused controversy by becomin ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka bagelled by Danielle Collins as Abu Dhabi Open defeat proves rival correct
Naomi Osaka suffered her third loss in a row as she crashed out in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion continued her comeback at the WTA 500 event but it was a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals ‘turning point’ side hustles that ‘reminded me I don’t only have to rely on tennis’
NAOMI OSAKA has revealed how her side hustles reminded her she does not “have to rely on tennis” to earn a living. The 26-year-old superstar is among one of the highest-paid female ... ( read original story ...)
“It’s going to be challenging,” Elena Rybakina expresses her honest thoughts about Naomi Osaka’s second return to Abu Dhabi this year.
Naomi Osaka is set to compete in the 2024 Abu Dhabi Open. As an unseeded player, she has been given a challenging draw and may potentially face the top seed, Elena Rybakina, in the second round if she ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC to Build Second Japan Chip Factory, Raising Investment to $20 Billion
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC said on Tuesday it will build a second Japanese plant to begin operation by the end of 2027, bringing total investment in its Japan venture to more than $20 ... ( read original story ...)