Join our writers for all the latest news and action in Tokyo, as the golf begins in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Emily Craig and Imogen Grant miss out on lightweight double sculls medal by 0.01 seconds
Watch as Emily Craig and Imogen Grant miss out on a lightweight double sculls medal by just 0.01 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Pavan, Humana-Paredes remain perfect at Tokyo Olympics with 3rd straight-sets win
Canadians Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Parades remained undefeated at the Tokyo Olympics with a straight-sets (21-13, 24-22) victory over Switzerland's Joana Heidrich and Anouk Vergé-Dépré on ... ( read original story ...)
AP Interview: Japan minister urges young adults to get shots
As Olympics host Tokyo saw another record number of coronavirus cases Wednesday, Japan’s vaccination minister said the speed of the country’s inoculation campaign is less urgent than getting shots to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan COVID-19 adviser urges clear risk message as cases surge in Olympic host
Japan faces its most serious situation since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the country's top medical adviser warned on Thursday, urging the government to send a "clearer, stronger message" about ... ( read original story ...)
Severe Flooding Prompts Evacuation Orders in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture
Heavy rainfall flooded areas in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture on July 29 due to unstable atmospheric conditions caused by a typhoon off the coast of Akita, according to local weather authorities.The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan offers ‘hidden value’
The broader market has seemed to overlook a large number of companies in Japan that offer opportunities for value investing and are independent of interest rates, inflation or other macroeconomic ... ( read original story ...)
From wheat to semiconductors, the love is mutual between Japan and the Northwest when it comes to trade
One third of all products that Oregon exports go to Japan. According to the Port of Portland, it's $2 billion worth every year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MHA slams Nikkei Asia’s opinion piece on KTV lounges for being ‘full of inaccuracies’
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has slammed an opinion piece that was published in Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei Asia, saying it was “full of inaccuracies”. The commentary had criticised ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka & The Uphill Battle Of Black Women In Sports
Chatrier during a practice match against Ashleigh Barty of Australia in preparation for the 2021 French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros on May 2pm 6th 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim ... ( read original story ...)
Engaged couple Chidester, Urtez on softball all-tourney team
Engaged couple Amanda Chidester of the United States and Anissa Urtez of Mexico were both selected to the Olympic softball all-tournament team. Chidester was picked as the designated player and Urtez ... ( read original story ...)
No empress for Japan despite a lack of heirs
Japan has ruled out allowing women to ascend to the imperial throne despite popular support and a shortage of male heirs that threatens to break a succession line that can be traced back two millennia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Coronavirus Map and Case Count
So far, more than 160 people with Olympic credentials, including more than 20 athletes, have tested positive for the coronavirus in Japan. Others have tested positive before their departure to the ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics Updates: Daiki Hashimoto Wins Men’s Gymnastics Gold for Japan
Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey will represent the U.S. in the all-around gymnastics competition after Simone Biles drops out. Dutch athletes protest extreme quarantine measures. ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake 51 km southeast of Hasaki, Japan
Just 11 minutes ago, a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Hasaki, Chōshi-shi, Chiba, Japan. The tremor was recorded early morning on Thursday 29 July 2021 at 3:19 am local time, at a moderately ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: US seeks more gold in swimming, women’s gymnastics
Americans Hali Flickinger, Regan Smith go for gold in women's 200 fly, while the all-around competition in women's gymnastics goes forward without Simone Biles. ( read original story ...)