British cyclist Sarah Storey added to her glorious golden history as wheelchair rugby powerhouses Australia suffered a shock defeat on day one of the delayed Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: day one – in pictures
The best images from the first day’s action in Tokyo, including cycling, fencing, swimming, table tennis and wheelchair rugby ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to further expand virus emergency areas as Covid cases surge
Japan plan to expand its coronavirus state of emergency for a second week in a row amid surge in Delta variant strain testing its healthcare system ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expands virus emergency after Paralympics open
Japan's government on Wednesday decided to extend a virus state of emergency to eight more regions, a day after the Paralympic opening ceremony, as rising infections put hospitals under pressure. ( read original story ...)
With COVID-19 Cases Surging, Japan Extends the Areas Under a State of Emergency
TOKYO — Japan was set to expand its coronavirus state of emergency for a second week in a row Wednesday, adding several more prefectures as a surge in infections fueled by the delta variant strains ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Indian archers set to aim for gold at their maiden Games
A five-member para archery contingent looks set for their best possible show at their debut Paralympics. The Indian crop is relatively young and born in the 90s, with Rakesh Kumar being the only ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks, Jr. inks one-year pact wih Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of Japan B.League
Ray Parks Jr. is the latest Filipino to take his act to Japan after signing a deal with the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in the B.League's first division. The team made the signing public Tuesday and Parks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Further Expands Virus Emergency Areas as Cases Surge
Japan has expanded its coronavirus state of emergency for a second week in a row, adding eight more prefectures as a surge in infections fueled by the delta variant strains the country’s health care ... ( read original story ...)
Few Women Ascend Japan’s Corporate Ladder. Is Change Finally Coming?
Only 6 percent of board seats at Japanese companies are held by women. After years of unkept promises, these businesses are now facing pressure both at home and abroad to diversify. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Australia’s Paige Greco wins first gold as Japan battles Covid increase
Australian cyclist Paige Greco won the first gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Wednesday with the Games, delayed by a year due to the pandemic, finally underway as new coronavirus cases surge in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Expands Virus Emergency to 80% of Population on Covid Surge
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will expand a state of emergency to eight more areas and cover about 70% of the population as a delta-variant fueled surge sends cases to records and puts ... ( read original story ...)
Reports: Russian says he swam to Japan island, wants asylum
Reports and officials say a Russian man from a Russian-held island claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow is seeking asylum after being found in a wetsuit on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rollercoaster closed after injuries claims
A rollercoaster in Japan, said to be the world's fastest-accelerating, has closed indefinitely following reports that multiple riders suffered serious injuries.The Fuji-Q Highland amusement park said ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook’s crypto chief is exploring NFT-related products and features – but views bitcoin as too volatile for transactions
David Marcus said Facebook is interested in non-fungible tokens, but it was too early to share any concrete plans. ( read original story ...)
Record Number of LGBTQ+ Paralympians Competing in Tokyo — with Most Out Athletes on Team USA
The amount of publicly out Tokyo Paralympians is over double the number of those at the Rio Paralympics, which hosted 12 LGBTQ+ athletes ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.2 quake hits 7 km southwest of Tsukuba, Japan in the afternoon
A moderately shallow magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported in the afternoon near Tsukuba, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki, Japan. According to Japan's National Research Institute for Earth S ... ( read original story ...)