Along a residential backstreet of western Tokyo, the logo of a non-existent company — hastily rustled up to disguise the roots of Japan’s biggest banking crisis in years — has been mounted beside the ... ( read original story ...)
What Serena Williams whispered to Naomi Osaka on podium
FIVE days after her historic US Open victory, Naomi Osaka has spoken about what really went down on the podium between the 20-year-old and her childhood idol, Serena Williams. Osaka became the first-e... ( read original story ...)
Japan opposition leader says its PM is too close to Trump
WASHINGTON — Japan’s main opposition leader said Wednesday that the nation’s prime minister is papering over differences on trade and other issues with President Donald Trump, and that could ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to Canada for US mood on trade talks
TOKYO -- Japan is keeping a close eye on Canada's stance on trade, in hopes that ongoing negotiations over the North American Free Trade Agreement would temper Washington's attitude at its new ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 test event announced for August 2019
On the eve of the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final, the International Triathlon Union (ITU), Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee and Japanese Triathlon Union have announced the dates for the 2019 test even... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prosecutors want to see suspected ‘Twitter Killer’ hang
Japanese prosecutors are determined to see an accused serial killer hang. Officials have indicted Takahiro Shiraishi, 27, on multiple charges of murder, forcible sexual intercourse and robbery ... ( read original story ...)
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts “The Traditional Beauty of Kyoto Supporting Geiko and Maiko Culture” Exhibition
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 12, 2018--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will hold a special exhibition entitled “The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 makes strong strides towards hosting transformative Games
The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee presented significant progress towards hosting inclusive Olympic Games that use the power of sport to change the world, with several announcements at the ninth Proj... ( read original story ...)
Japan closes world’s biggest fish market in Tokyo unleashing tens of thousands of rats
Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market is also a huge tourist magnet for its pre-dawn tuna auctions, some 900 businesses handling 480 kinds of seafood worth $14 million on a daily basis, as well as 270 types of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics committee aiming to recruit 80,000 volunteers
Tokyo, Sep 12 (IANS) The organizing committee of the Tokyo 2020 ... according to a statement by the committee, reports Efe news. The number of volunteers wanted tops the Rio 2016 Olympics where organi... ( read original story ...)
Operation Tsukiji: Tokyo battles rats as iconic market shuts
The 23-hectare (57-acre) market near Tokyo's swanky Ginza district is home to "not thousands but tens of thousands" of rats, attracted by fish offcuts and the market's maze of sewers, according to Tat... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Announces Aquatics Schedule
Following an agreement with the IOC and FINA, the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has announced the competition schedule for all of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic aquatics events. Swimming events will be held ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics committee to recruit 80K volunteers
The organizing committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Wednesday announced they were ... according to a statement by the committee, reports Efe news. The number of volunteers wanted tops the Rio 2016 ... ( read original story ...)
Organizers to start accepting applications from prospective Tokyo Games volunteers this month
sightseeing spots in Tokyo and at areas hosting the events. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 26 through early December, the organizers announced at a news conference at the Toranomon Hills com... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Triathlon Test Event confirmed for August 2019
The International Triathlon Union, the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and the Japanese Triathlon Union have announced the dates for the 2019 Test Event for the Tokyo 2020 Games – World Olympic Qualif... ( read original story ...)
IOC backs daylight savings to ease Tokyo 2020 heat fears
"Yes -- we've observed the discussions that are happening in this country," Coates told a news conference ... with the handover to Tokyo taking place on March 19. The flame will then make its way acro... ( read original story ...)