Sports Dec 25, 2020
Under cover: In search of the best athletic face mask
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Japan Times tested some of the more prominent consumer face coverings that sports equipment manufacturers have released this year.
Business / Corporate | FOCUS Jun 7, 2020
Japanese firms rush to develop cooler masks as summer approaches
by Su Xincheng
Inventive companies are adding tricot, xylitol and even coolant packs to masks as medical experts warn using them in hot and humid weather might cause health problems.
Business Jan 29, 2019
Naomi Osaka's victory proves to be a boon for her sponsors
by Satoshi Sugiyama and Magdalena Osumi
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. Models of the Adidas AG tank top, wristband, skort and sun visor worn by Osaka during ...
Business Sep 12, 2016
At U.S. Open, Japanese brands leave Nike, Adidas in the dust
by Dave Mccombs
It's called the U.S. Open, and the crowd is definitely from New York, but the clothing on the court is decidedly Japanese. Stan Wawrinka, wearing Yonex, thrilled fans with a four-set victory over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, sponsored by Uniqlo. The semifinals featured another ...