Tokyo Olympics organisers said the torch relay would begin on March 25 from the J-Village training centre in Fukushima, as planned, launching the build-up to the start of the Games in July as they ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Japan’s Mitsubishi working on successor to F-2 fighter
March 15 (UPI) --Japan is accelerating the development of a successor to the Mitsubishi F-2 jet fighter, according to a Japanese press report. NHK reported Monday that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' ... ( read original story ...)
Japan worshippers brave smouldering coals to pray
Japanese worshippers prayed for the safety of themselves and their families on Sunday (March 14) by walking barefoot with Buddhist monks over smouldering coals at an annual festival near Mt. Takaosan. ( read original story ...)
Takeda and IDT Support Manufacturing of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced a mutual agreement with IDT Biologika GmbH (“IDT”), a contract de ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten jumps 24% after disclosing sale of stake to Walmart, Tencent
Rakuten plans to issue 211,656,500 shares at the equivalent of around $10.50 eacg with a payment date between March 29 and April 30. ( read original story ...)
“I Can Prove Myself Time After Time”: Naomi Osaka Reveals Grand Slam Success Made Her a Better Player
Arguably the most sought-after women’s tennis star at the minute, Naomi Osaka has opened up on the strides she has made in the game and how she looks back at her journey as a three-year-old who dreamt ... ( read original story ...)
Secretary of State Blinken, Defense Secretary Austin arrive in Tokyo for four days of talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Tokyo on Monday as part of a four-day trip to reiterate the US’ commitment to its allies in the face of ... ( read original story ...)
Why would anyone buy crypto art – let alone spend millions on what’s essentially a link to a JPEG file?
Since so much our social lives are lived online, maybe it makes sense for our art collections to reside online, too. Ihor Melnyk via Getty ImagesAs an academic researcher, developer of artistic ... ( read original story ...)
Deliveroo aims to sell $1.4 billion of new shares in upcoming IPO
TOKYO (Reuters) - Rakuten Inc's shares jumped as much as 24% on Monday after the Japanese e-commerce firm said it would raise $2.2 billion through a stake ... ( read original story ...)
Coal-backing Japanese bank bids for Green Climate Fund partnership
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is applying to channel money from the Green Climate Fund, against opposition from green campaigners over its coal lending ... ( read original story ...)
Fagerson back in Scotland squad after suspension
Scotland have returned Zander Fagerson to their squad for the Six Nations clash against Italy at the weekend after he completed a suspension for a ... ( read original story ...)
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One of the best athletes on the planet right now is on fire on the big stage, and her name is Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
16 Unbelievable Naomi Osaka Feats & Stats
Cop Wayne Couzens accused of Sarah Everard murder 'will still get paid on trial' Serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens, 48, has been charged with kidnapping and killing Sarah Everard who ... ( read original story ...)
Watch Usain Bolt talk about Tokyo 2020 and staying fit
Eight-time gold medalist Usain Bolt tells CNN that he's not worried about shoe technology helping to beat his world records and that he's looking forward to Tokyo 2020 as a fan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics torch relay set to start March 25 in Fukushima
Tokyo Olympics organizers said the torch relay would begin March 25 from the J-Village training center in Fukushima, as planned, to commence the build-up to the Games in July as they work on COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Usain Bolt talks Tokyo Olympics, fatherhood and U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles’ potential
The Summer Olympics are just around the corner and, for the first time since 2000, Jamaican sprinting superstar Usain Bolt won't be on the track. Men’s College Basketball Coaches Salaries What to ... ( read original story ...)