An ideal start for the Canadian women's soccer team was blunted by a late goal Wednesday as host Japan rallied for a 1-1 tie in the Group E opener for both teams at the Tokyo Olympics. Captain ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese office rents in regional cities faring better than in Tokyo
Rents in Tokyo dropped 6.5% while Osaka and Nagoya recorded only 2.2% and 0.6% declines, respectively. Having had to contend with the global pandemic for over a year, the regional investment-grade ... ( read original story ...)
Even as the Tokyo Summer Olympics gets rolling, boss not ruling out COVID-forced cancellation
Japan's capital just hit a 6-month high for daily coronavirus infections, and just 2 days before the opening ceremony, doubts persist over the feasibility of a safe Summer Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics chief not ruling out COVID cancelling the Games
Japan's capital just hit a 6-month high for daily coronavirus infections, and just 2 days before the opening ceremony, doubts persist over the feasibility of a safe Summer Games. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo cases at 6-month high ahead of Olympics
Tokyo’s coronavirus infections have surged to a six-month high with the Olympic host city logging 1,832 new cases just two days before the Games open. Tokyo is currently under its fourth state of ... ( read original story ...)
Column: U.S. men gymnasts have outside shot at medal in Tokyo Games
Scores don’t carry over, but the top 24 performers in qualifying will advance to the all-around final, with a maximum of two gymnasts per national Olympic committee. Nikita Nagornyy of the Russian ... ( read original story ...)
‘Devastated’ Amber Hill to miss Tokyo 2020 after positive coronavirus test
British shooter Amber Hill described herself as “absolutely devastated” at having to withdraw from the Olympic Games after testing positive for coronavirus prior to her departure to Tokyo. The 23-year ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: USWNT’s loss is either wake-up call or sign of what’s to come at Tokyo Olympics
USWNT's 3-0 loss to Sweden was its worst at a major international tournament since losing 4-0 to Brazil in semifinals of the 2007 World Cup. ( read original story ...)
Inside the Tokyo Olympics’ COVID safety protocols as the Games get underway
The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony is Friday, but some of the competition is already underway. Despite the rising cases of COVID-19 in Japan, Olympics officials are trying to keep the virus from ... ( read original story ...)
Sweden dominates USWNT in a 3-0 victory in their opener at Tokyo Olympics
The Americans had been pointing to this game for five years, ever since they lost to Sweden on penalty kicks in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
China Accuses U.S., Japan of Ganging Up on Them, Creating ‘Anti-China Encirclement’
"It is important for the international community to unite and raise its voice against (China's) unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force," Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori said. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima people find ray of hope in Japan’s win in Olympic opener
The very first event of the Tokyo Olympics is staged in Fukushima to little fanfare, while quite a few local people are disheartened that the initial underlying theme of the Tokyo Olympics to showcase ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: what is the price to pay for hosting an Olympic Games?
Past Games have shown that the final budget for staging the greatest show on earth is many times more than originally planned, and Tokyo is paying an even greater price. ( read original story ...)
Missing Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko who fled Tokyo 2020 training camp found by police
A UGANDAN weightlifter who fled his Tokyo 2020 training camp has been caught by police. Julius Ssekitoleko, 20, absconded after learning that he had failed to qualify for the Olympics, despite ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s tough core can help her shine under the spotlight at home Olympics
The face of Tokyo 2020 has had a turbulent year so far but has a habit of dropping into big events and producing her best ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees faster progress in balancing budget despite pandemic
Japan brought forward the expected timing for achieving a primary balance surplus by two years to fiscal 2027 due to a surprise rise in tax revenues, even as the coronavirus pandemic hobbled a fragile ... ( read original story ...)