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Kyodo News
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Badminton: Shida, Matsuyama reach Japan Open semis in women's doubles
TOKYO - Japan's disbanding women's badminton doubles pair Chiharu Shida and Nami Matsuyama, the Paris Olympics bronze medalists, reached the semifinals at the Japan Open on Friday after edging past the South Korean pair of Kim Hye Jeong and Kong Hee Yong in three games. Shida and Matsuyama, who on July 8 announced they will part ways after the world championships in the French capital next month, advanced at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium after coming from behind to win 19-21, 21-19, 21-18. "I was intent on never backing off mentally," said Shida after she and her partner won three straight points from 18-18 in the decider to end a 1-hour, 26-minute encounter. "We're getting better the more we play. It was our best match here." Playing in their last tournament together on home soil, Matsuyama voiced her trust in her long-term partner as they reached the last four at the competition for the first time. "I had the sense of security that if I don't make mistakes, Shida will get us points," she said. "We've finally overcome this wall. We might still be developing." Shida, 28, plans to form a new women's doubles partnership with two-time Olympic mixed doubles bronze medalist Arisa Igarashi, while Matsuyama, 27, is considering moving into mixed doubles.
The Star
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Japan's Shida-Matsuyama to end partnership at world meet
PETALING JAYA: The World Championships in Paris from Aug 25 will be the swansong for world No. 2 pair Chiharu Shida-Nami Matsuyama after more than a decade together. The surprise announcement was made by the Japanese women's doubles pair in Kumamoto on Tuesday. Shida will team up with Arisa Igarashi, while Nami Matsuyama has yet to decide on her next step. Shida admitted that the decision may come as a shock to some, but insisted that her goal of becoming world No. 1 remains unchanged despite the change in partnership. 'Personally, while I'm satisfied with what we achieved at the Olympics, there are still some regrets. I've always had a strong desire to become the world No. 1 pair, and I'm still determined to keep competing,' said Shida, who enjoys a strong global fan following. 'Starting September, I'll be playing with a new partner, and our aim is to become the top women's doubles pair in the world.' Matsuyama, meanwhile, paid tribute to their decade-long partnership and the memories they created together. 'For the past 10 years, we always gave our best, supported by everyone around us. From close teammates to becoming the best of partners, this is a chapter I will cherish for the rest of my life,' she said. 'There are no words that can truly express my gratitude to Shida. Having her as my partner was nothing short of a blessing.' Throughout their 10-year partnership, Shida and Matsuyama enjoyed plenty of success, including a silver medal at the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China, in April. They also proved to be a tough hurdle for Malaysia's Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, having beaten the national pair in the bronze medal playoff at the Paris Olympics last year. In total, they already have 12 titles and 14 runners-up finishes under their belt on the BWF World Tour. They still have a chance to add to their tally before going their separate ways, with the Japan Open starting next Tuesday, followed by the China Open a week later.
The Mainichi
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Badminton: Olympic bronze-winning pair Chiharu Shida, Nami Matsuyama to part ways
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Paris Olympic badminton women's doubles bronze medalists Chiharu Shida and Nami Matsuyama will part ways after next month's world championships in the French capital, the pair announced Tuesday. Shida, 28, plans to form a new women's doubles partnership with two-time Olympic mixed doubles bronze medalist Arisa Igarashi, while the 27-year-old Matsuyama is considering a move into mixed doubles. At a press conference in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, the pair spoke of how their paths diverged after claiming the bronze medal at last summer's Olympics. While Shida wanted to become "the best in the world," Matsuyama felt she had maximized her potential in the event. "I worked as hard as I could for the Olympics," Matsuyama said. "I couldn't imagine myself getting even stronger, and I didn't want to stand in the way of my partner aiming higher." They will play their last competition on home soil together at the Japan Open from July 15, before turning their attention to the world championships in Paris. "I've spent more time with Matsuyama than with my family," Shida said. "Since our last competition is in Paris, with which we have a special connection, I want to win the world championship there."
Fashion United
18-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Naked Wardrobe is expanding to the UK with wholesale partner Flannels
Los Angeles-based fashion label Naked Wardrobe, founded in 2012 by three sisters Shirin, Shida, and Shideh Kaviani, to fill a gap in the solution-based basics market, is expanding to the UK through a wholesale partnership with luxury retailer Flannels. The move is described as a 'significant milestone' in the brand's international expansion strategy and will see Naked Wardrobe's cult-favourite solution-forward basics and Original Sculpted Streetwear available to consumers across the UK, in Flannel stores and online from June 20. Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe Flannels, which has more than 80 stores in the UK and Ireland, will launch with a curated selection of elevated basics and modern suiting designed to streamline and elevate the everyday wardrobe with versatile, foundational styles. Styles will include Naked Wardrobe's bestselling bodysuits, dresses, jumpsuits, blazers, trousers, and skirts in its signature neutral tones, featuring the brand's exclusive fabrications and sculpted silhouettes. The Naked Wardrobe styles will be available in sizes XS to XL, with prices ranging from 30 to 185 pounds. Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe Naked Wardrobe launching bestselling basics and ready-to-wear styles in the UK with Flannels Commenting on the expansion, Shideh, Shirin and Shida Kaviani, founders of Naked Wardrobe, said in a statement: 'Flannels has established itself as a leading destination for emerging fashion discovery and modern luxury. We share their commitment to delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed ready-to-wear that resonates with today's consumer. 'Through this partnership, we are elated to introduce Naked Wardrobe to the UK market in a way that feels true to our brand. This expansion is a meaningful step for us, and we're looking forward to building a strong, lasting connection with shoppers across the United Kingdom.' Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe Naked Wardrobe launched in 2012 and became known for its sleek, form-fitting, and stretchy bodysuits, leggings and dresses, as seen on celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Sophie Turner, Lori Harvey, Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, and Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian. In 2024, the LA-based brand relaunched with a new visual brand identity and product strategy, pivoting towards more elevated styles, shifting away from a fast-fashion approach of releasing weekly new arrivals to creating 'true collections'. This new elevated, evolved aesthetic focuses around its 'Sculpted Streetwear' collections, utilising innovative fabrics and advanced technologies for high-impact sculpting and maximum compression without sacrificing comfort. Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe
Kyodo News
05-06-2025
- Kyodo News
Japan sees record number of stalking investigations in 2024
KYODO NEWS - 4 minutes ago - 14:10 | All, Japan Japanese police investigated more than 1,300 cases of stalking in 2024, the highest since a law criminalizing the act was enacted in 2000, according to police data released Thursday. The figure is 260 cases higher than the previous year and comes as the National Police Agency has instructed forces working out of prefectural headquarters to liaise more closely with local stations to better respond to such complaints. Police put added emphasis on stalking after the May discovery of the body of Asahi Okazaki, 20, who had gone to police to report abuse from her former partner, who has since been arrested in connection with her death. The figures from the agency also showed that a record 2,415 restraining orders were issued in 2024, up 452. Police received 19,567 stalking consultations, 276 fewer than the previous year but still around the 20,000 annual mark seen recently. Of the 1,341 cases investigated for violations of the anti-stalking act, 1,108 involved activities such as following individuals or attempting to arrange an in-person meeting with the target. The remaining 233 were restraining order violations. Under Japan's anti-stalking law, individuals repeatedly committing such acts can be imprisoned for up to a year or fined up to 1 million yen ($7,000). Those ignoring police warnings or restraining orders face up to two years in prison or fines of up to 2 million yen. Separately, 1,743 stalking-related crimes were investigated in 2024 under laws such as the Penal Code. They included 378 home intrusions, 187 instances of intimidation and 122 assaults. The data also showed there were 63 rape investigations and 11 for attempted murder. To better reflect the reality of stalking issues, police revised their statistical methods in 2024 to include all relevant cases regardless of when consultation occurred. Data until 2023 included only restraining orders and investigations from cases consulted in the same year. Related coverage: Man faces police questioning after ex-girlfriend's body found in home Olympic badminton medalist Shida complains of fan stalking in China
