Month: October 2021

The Japanese capital recorded 32 new COVID-19 infections on Oct. 23, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, the seventh day in a row un ... ( read original story ...)

At a stadium full of recent bad memories, Australia experienced moments of anxiety before beating Japan 32-23 Saturday to start its annual rugby tour to the northern hemisphere. The Showa Denko Dome ... ( read original story ...)

Australia overcome a minor scare to post a 32-23 victory in Oita and extend their winning streak to five Tests ... ( read original story ...)

Her marriage to commoner Kei Komuro on Tuesday will mean she becomes a commoner in keeping with laws saying female members of the imperial family cannot keep their royal status after marriage.Photos ... ( read original story ...)

A section of Tokyo's Yamanote loop line was suspended due to track switching construction work slated to last through the weekend, the longest such suspension on the line since the launch of its ... ( read original story ...)

Jacobs was the surprise Olympic champion in the 100 meters — the signature event of track and field — and also helped Italy to gold in the 4x100 relay. ( read original story ...)

The "mingei" folk crafts movement "began with the discovery of the beauty hidden in everyday household objects," says Hisaho Hanai, chief researcher at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)

There's more than twice as many players on the field, but for three Black Ferns, there are lessons to be had from their golden Olympic campaign. ( read original story ...)

The Wallabies start their spring tour full of confidence after four straight Rugby Championship wins. Join Howcroft for updates ... ( read original story ...)

National track cyclist Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom may still be carrying the psychological scar from his crash at the Tokyo Olympics two months ago. ( read original story ...)

Three-time Olympic champion Stephanie Rice has opened up about her tearful social media posts following the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)

The 34th iteration of TIFF will feature a retrospective, recent and upcoming films, and a look at a live-action tokusatsu special effects franchise. ( read original story ...)

For the first time in almost 30 years, Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is conducting a massive nationwide military exercise to prepare troops for potential conflict. ( read original story ...)