Searing heat, dripping humidity, and face masks: it's going to be a sweaty Tokyo Olympics and while coronavirus measures are top priority, heatstroke remains a serious risk, experts warn. ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Host city Tokyo enters fresh coronavirus emergency as Games near
Olympic host city Tokyo entered a fresh state of emergency on Monday, less than two weeks before the Games begin amid worries whether the measures can stem a rise in COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May machinery orders post 3rd month of gains
Japan's core machinery orders rose for the third straight month in May, a welcome sign for an economy struggling to overcome the hit from the coronavirus pandemic. TOKYO, July 12 (Reuters) - Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May machinery orders rise for 3rd straight month
Japan's core machinery orders rose for the third straight month in May, a welcome sign for an economy struggling to overcome the hit from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale prices continue to surge as import costs hit record
Japanese wholesale prices continued to surge in June as import costs spiked at the fastest pace on record, data showed on Monday, a sign rising raw material costs were weighing on corporate profits. ( read original story ...)
Securonix Launches Japan Office, Further Growing Its Asia-Pacific Presence
Securonix has opened its office in Tokyo, Japan, and will be offering a local Securonix Cloud pod in the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps nearly 2% as investors watch regional Covid situation
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.78% in early trade while the Topix index jumped 1.71%. South Korea's Kospi also advanced 0.79%. The S&P/ASX 200 in Australia edged 0.36% higher. MSCI's broadest index ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wins Best Female Athlete at 2021 ESPY Awards After Speaking Out About Mental Health
On Sunday, the tennis star, 23, attended the ESPY Awards at The Rooftop at Pier 17 at the Seaport in New York City. This year, Osaka — who was dressed in a bold striped black and white top with a ... ( read original story ...)
WWII munitions facility turned university hall gets preservation group nod in Tokyo
University Hall was recognized by building registration and preservation group Docomomo Japan for its value as a structure leftover from the war, as well as for being "a commemorative building that ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Tokyo on two wheels: cycling beyond the centre of the capital
Explore an Edo-era town, sample superb seafood and realise your Olympian-cyclist dreams on these routes around the outskirts of Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May machinery orders post third month of gains
Japan's core machinery orders rose for the third straight month in May, a welcome sign for an economy struggling to overcome the hit from the coronavirus pandemic. The government imposed a new state ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bans alcohol sales as Japan enters COVID-19 state of emergency
Japan is under a state of emergency as COVID-19 cases continue to rise ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Now the government is banning alcohol sales and restaurant owners are upset about the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nasa Hataoka wins rain-shortened Marathon LPGA Classic
Nasa Hataoka hit two shots on Sunday at the Marathon LPGA Classic before play was suspended. She took a 40-minute nap in her car, drank some coffee and listened to music before getting out to stretch. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo enters fourth COVID-19 state of emergency as Olympics loom
The measure, to last until Aug. 22, will cover the duration of the Tokyo Olympics as the government aims to curb people's movement during the global sports event. ( read original story ...)
Football: Daegu win sets up last-16 clash with Nagoya Grampus
Daegu, who will meet Japan's Nagoya Grampus, went ahead in Tashkent when Tsubasa Nishi slotted home eight minutes before the break. Former Asian Player of the Year Lee Keun-ho stretched high to volley ... ( read original story ...)
Novak Djokovic ’50-50′ on whether to play at Tokyo Olympics
Even with a chance to complete a so-called “Golden Slam,” Novak Djokovic isn't sure he'll be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. The lack of fans and the tight coronavirus restrictions in Tokyo means ... ( read original story ...)