Tokyo reported 716 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, its highest in more than five weeks, as the nation considers extending pandemic restrictions in the capital just weeks before it is to host the ... ( read original story ...)
10-man Yokohama F. Marinos Beat Kashiwa Reysol 2-1 In J League Tie
Kashiwa Reysol lost to 10-man Yokohama F. Marinos 1-2 in crucial match week 21 of J1 League on Saturday at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium, Kashiwa. ( read original story ...)
“I’m a mother, no drama”: Osaka shows off her precious new puppy
Naomi Osaka may have skipped this year’s Wimbledon and lost a chance at claiming another major title, but she picked up something arguably better; a new puppy. Showing off her new beige French bulldog ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Two Namibian Olympic medal contenders ruled ineligible for women’s 400m due to naturally high testosterone levels
Namibian sprinters Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi have been ruled ineligible to compete in the women's 400m at the Tokyo Olympics due to naturally high testosterone levels, the Namibia ... ( read original story ...)
Mudslide hits homes west of Tokyo after heavy rain, at least 19 missing
A powerful mudslide carrying a deluge of black water and debris crashed into rows of houses in a town west of Tokyo following heavy rains on Saturday, leaving at least 19 people missing, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: IOC relaxes protest rules for Olympics
Rules around athletes protesting at Tokyo 2020 have been relaxed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). ( read original story ...)
Late-night drinking returns to Osaka, despite anti-virus rule
Many drinking establishments in the city are now open and often crowded with customers well after 8 p.m., when they should have closed in line with the current pre-emergency measures in place in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk is losing his power over the crypto community after his latest tweets failed to boost dogecoin or bitcoin
Critics have slammed the Tesla CEO for sending prices on a rollercoaster and potentially manipulating the market. ( read original story ...)
Group J: Cerezo Osaka turn on power against Port FC to take control of AFC Champions League destiny
Buriram: Cerezo Osaka moved one step closer to the 2021 AFC Champions League knockout stage after beating Port FC 3-0 at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Mudslide Leaves at Least 19 People Missing
In Japan, where some areas have been struck by torrential rains in recent days, a powerful mudslide crashed into rows of houses in a seaside resort town 60 miles southwest of Tokyo on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Mudslide Devastation Caught on Video With Over 20 Missing, 2 Dead
At least 20 people are missing and two believed dead following a powerful mudslide in the Japanese seaside town of Atami that destroyed homes, buildings and cars in its path on Saturday morning. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan landslide: Torrent of mud submerges homes
Rescuers have been searching for missing people after a huge mudslide left homes buried under a deluge of mud in the city of Atami in Japan. Rainfall in the city has already exceeded the average July ... ( read original story ...)
Danger Awaited in Myanmar. So He Made a Daring Bid to Stay in Japan.
After defying Myanmar’s military rulers at a soccer match, Ko Pyae Lyan Aung decided to seek asylum. But he was being watched. ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.6 just reported 77 km southwest of Hirara, Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 occurred only 29 minutes ago 77 km southwest of Hirara, Japan, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 ... ( read original story ...)
At least 20 missing in Japan after torrential rains unleash landslides
The floods are a reminder of the natural disasters - including earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunami - that plague Japan, where the capital Tokyo is to host the summer Olympics starting this month. ( read original story ...)
Preview Group G: Nagoya Grampus wary of Johor Darul Ta’zim threat in AFC Champions League showdown
Bangkok: Johor Darul Ta'zim will be aiming to test Nagoya Grampus’ sturdy defence when they meet in Group G of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Sunday. ( read original story ...)