Bhavani Devi scripted history on Sunday as she became the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics. Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju took to social media to congratulate the sabre fencer. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering 50 percent cap on spectators at Tokyo Olympics: report
Japan will consider limiting fan attendance for the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games to 50 percent of a venue's capacity, a top newspaper reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Japan mulls 50 per cent cap on Games spectators, says media
When asked by Reuters about Sankei’s story, Masa Takaya, a spokesman for the Tokyo Olympic organising committee, said a decision will be made in April. IOC welcomes China’s coronavirus vaccine offer – ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to limit size of foreign delegations at Games – report
Kyodo said the Japanese government will restrict the accompanying staff to 11 people per head of state, while cabinet-level delegations will be limited to five people, the report said. The Tokyo Games ... ( read original story ...)
Lost to mountain, Japanese internee’s bones return home
When Giichi Matsumura arrived at his final resting place in late December, the people who knew him best when he disappeared from a Japanese internment camp in 1945 already were there. Then an Inyo ... ( read original story ...)
Investment Analysis of Japanese Real Estate Market
Japan’s housing market remains steady, amidst the economic repercussions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The nationwide residential property price index rose by about 0.8% (0.7% inflation-adjusted) ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Next Big Thing Raises Questions While the Price Surges
Cardano is the brainchild of Charles Hoskinson, a 33-year-old who looks like the PhD student that he was before crypto mania took over his life. He’s now a bit of a crypto rock star, running a YouTube ... ( read original story ...)
Selling crypto art can come with huge hidden fees, leading some people to lose hundreds
"There needs to be a lot more education out there. It seems like most of the resources are catered to people who are already involved in the crypto world." Another NFT artist, known only by his ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ‘Ito’ Wins Osaka Asian Film Festival Prizes
Japanese comedy-drama “Ito” (aka “Itomichi”) was named as the Grand Prix winner of the 16th edition of the Osaka Asian Film Festival. It also claimed the audience award. The festival ran March 5-14. ( read original story ...)
2020 earnings upgrades triple downgrades as vaccines ease caution among Japanese firms
Some companies are steadily boosting earnings by taking advantage of demand sparked by the need to stay at home during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Taro Aso marks 3,000 days in office as Japan’s finance minister
Finance Minister Taro Aso marked 3,000 days in office Saturday, at a time when he is struggling to rebuild Japan’s finances. Aso, who broke the postwar tenure record at the key Cabinet post in 2018, ... ( read original story ...)
“I Am Harder on Myself”: Naomi Osaka Opens Up on Dealing With Pressure
World No. 2 Naomi Osaka is one of the greatest players in the game. At such a young age, she’s done wonders in the game and is on course to earn the ‘legendary’ status. From 2018 onwards, she has won ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Japan to limit size of foreign delegations at Games – report
(Reuters) - Japan is considering limiting the number of people who will be allowed to accompany foreign ministers and leaders for the delayed Tokyo Olympics due to health concerns amid the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
“In a Class of Her Own”: Tennis Legend Believes Naomi Osaka Can Soon Achieve the Status of Serena Williams
Tennis legend Barbora Rittner claims Naomi Osaka can achieve the status of Serena Williams and 'Big Three', says she's in a class of her own. ( read original story ...)
Siofra Cleirigh Buttner: Irish athlete targets Tokyo after Torun disappointment
Siofra Cleirigh Buttner broke the Irish record with a 2:00.58 clocking in the USA last month but couldn't produce that kind of form in Poland Irish indoor 800m record holder Siofra Cleirigh Buttner ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Maeda brace propels Marinos to 3-0 win over Urawa
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Daizen Maeda struck a first-half brace and Ryuta Koike added a third after the break as Yokohama F Marinos outclassed Urawa Reds 3-0 in the J-League first division on Sunday. ( read original story ...)