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NAOMI OSAKA

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Feb 17, 2019
Whitewashing racial bias: The ball's in Japan's court
In what felt something like a case of deja vu from last year's Masatoshi Hamada blackface fiasco, Japan welcomed in 2019 with yet another racially insensitive controversy, this time in the form of an ad from food company Nissin.
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TENNIS
Feb 13, 2019
Osaka's split with coach shocks tennis world
Deep into the Melbourne night on Jan. 26, the newly crowned world No. 1 was still fielding questions from a room full of reporters.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 1, 2019
Japan should let Naomi Osaka play doubles
This would be a good moment for Asian countries to recognize the economic value of allowing dual citizenship.
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TENNIS
Jan 30, 2019
Naomi Osaka not named for Japan's Fed Cup clash against Spain
Women's world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was not named for Japan's upcoming Fed Cup clash with Spain, the Japan Tennis Association said Wednesday.
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BUSINESS
Jan 29, 2019
Naomi Osaka's victory proves to be a boon for her sponsors
Naomi Osaka's Australian Open victory on Saturday has already been a boon to some of her sponsors as they capitalize on the newly crowned world No. 1's rising fame.
EDITORIALS
Jan 28, 2019
An occasion for celebration and soul-searching
Tennis star Naomi Osaka deserves applause for her performance and the country's gratitude for showcasing qualities that it holds dear.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 28, 2019
How Japanese is Naomi Osaka?
In the coming decade or two, Japan will have millions of people like Naomi Osaka who will enrich and evolve the nation.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 27, 2019
Naomi Osaka on cloud nine after Australian Open triumph
For newly crowned Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka, the reality of a second Grand Slam title and her impending move into the world No. 1 ranking had yet to sink in on Saturday night.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Jan 27, 2019
From new visas to a tourism backlash, the Top 10 issues that affected us in 2018 may forecast our future treatment
Every January, Just Be Cause takes a look at how things went for the non-Japanese residents of Japan (NJ) in the previous year.
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TENNIS
Jan 27, 2019
Japan elated after Naomi Osaka's second straight Grand Slam title
Japan erupted in joy after Naomi Osaka won her second straight Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday, with fans taking pride in the feat that guaranteed she will become the country's first world No. 1 single's player in tennis.
Japan Times
TENNIS / ANALYSIS
Jan 27, 2019
At last, Naomi Osaka has her moment in the spotlight
Over four months since her U.S. Open win catapulted her into the realms of tennis' elite, Naomi Osaka at last got to have a true moment in the spotlight.
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TENNIS
Jan 23, 2019
Armed with inner peace, Naomi Osaka hungry for more success
Having tasted her first Grand Slam success at the U.S. Open last year, Naomi Osaka says she now has a "weird" feeling of wanting more after progressing to her first Australian Open semifinal on Wednesday.
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TENNIS
Jan 21, 2019
Naomi Osaka reaches Australian Open quarterfinals for first time
Naomi Osaka conceded the opening set for the second straight match, but mounted a successful comeback against Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova on Monday and reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time in four attempts.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Jan 19, 2019
Someone lost their noodle making this new Nissin ad featuring Naomi Osaka
This month, cup noodle maker Nissin served up its animated "Hungry to win" ad campaign, drawn by "Prince of Tennis" artist Takeshi Konomi and featuring actual tennis prince Kei Nishikori and our newest bona fide global star, Naomi Osaka.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Jan 18, 2019
Yuzuru Hanyu, Naomi Osaka nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards honors
Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu and U.S. Open winner Naomi Osaka have been nominated for prestigious honors by the Laureus World Sports Awards, it was announced on Thursday.
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TENNIS
Jan 13, 2019
Shy, maturing Naomi Osaka determined to stay focused during Australian Open
U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka said Saturday that her approach ahead of the Australian Open is to not worry about winning it all.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 11, 2019
Naomi Osaka's poise key for success at Australian Open
It's often said that getting to the upper echelon of tennis is the easy part.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 29, 2018
Social media and online outlets led charge for change in 2018
A reflection of how the internet functioned in Japan in 2018 can be seen in a recent incident at Shinjuku Station.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 17, 2018
Naomi Osaka donates tennis rackets to quake-hit Hokkaido
Naomi Osaka, this year's U.S. Open women's singles champion, on Monday donated 30 tennis rackets to children in Hokkaido, which was hit by a major earthquake in September.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 16, 2018
Osaka, Nishikori carried flag for Japanese tennis in '18
With Naomi Osaka enjoying a breakthrough campaign in 2018 and Kei Nishikori making a strong comeback from a career-threatening injury, the past season proved fruitful for emerging tennis powerhouse Japan.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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