Football was king in Ohio where where I grew up. The farmland and factories of the Midwest made football America’s game by building beefy players and ardent fans. The rest of the country figured ... ( read original story ...)
5 under-the-radar Tokyo suburbs to explore once the city is open to visitors again
Coronavirus has kept Tokyo’s population closer to home, an opportunity for new cafes, social hubs and shops to open in previously quiet suburbs. Here are five worth exploring. ( read original story ...)
Japan apparel platform Zozo merges fine fashion with high tech
Despite an ongoing slump in the apparel sector, Zozo -- operator of clothing retail website Zozotown -- is doing well, with transaction value hitting a new high for the Japanese company. President ... ( read original story ...)
How a Singapore-based investor forced Japan’s Toshiba to face up to corporate governance shortcomings
Last year, when a little-known investment firm called for some new blood on the board of the faded Japanese industrial giant Toshiba, the company's leadership was less than receptive.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Katie Ledecky Completes Tokyo To-do List Qualifying in 800 at US Trials
Katie Ledecky completed her Tokyo Games to-do list with a win in the 800 metres freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Saturday and heads to Japan ready to defend her three Rio gold medals ... ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Olympic spectator woes prove bad news for Tokyo’s souvenir sellers
When Tokyo celebrated its Olympic bid win in 2013, small souvenir store owners across the country joined the party with an eye on the windfall they expected the games to bring. Eight years and one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan refuses to sanction Myanmar over China factor, undermines US strategy
Japan's reluctance to put financial pressure on Myanmar military shows the difficulties Joe Biden faces in convincing allies to defend democracy. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes near Sendai, Sendai Shi, Miyagi, Japan
Support us - Help us upgrade our services! We truly love working to bring you the latest volcano and earthquake data from around the world. Maintaining our website and our free apps does require, ... ( read original story ...)
Significant magnitude 5.2 quake hits 5 km southwest of Ōzu, Japan in the morning
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred in the morning on Saturday 19 June 2021 at 7:39 am local time near Ōzu, Ehime, Japan, as reported by Japan's National Research Institute f ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opting out is Wimbledon’s loss, but the Olympics’ gain
It’s the Olympics’ gain to have Naomi Osaka in the tournament, and it may turn out to be a victory for the sport as well. Osaka has never played particularly well on grass, with an 11-9 lifetime ... ( read original story ...)
Business of Olympic Games – Tokyo Olympic Games Overview, Impact of COVID-19, Sponsorship and Medica Landscape
Business of Olympic Games market study released by HTF MI offers complete industry assessment highlighting key aspects that would help the business players stakeholders strategy planners and marketing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Osaka to ease alcohol ban
In Japan, most prefectures currently under a state of emergency will see that end on Sunday. From next week, bars and restaurants in Tokyo and Osaka will be able to serve alcohol. But certain ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Fears mount over potential COVID economic blow
With five weeks to go to the opening ceremony, a growing chorus is calling for the Games to be postponed or cancelled. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon, ‘excited’ to play at Tokyo Olympics
Women's world No. 2 Naomi Osaka has pulled out of this year's Wimbledon and has shifted her focus on the upcoming Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
10 Olympic debutants included in Hockey India men’s squad for Tokyo 2020
Hockey India on Friday announced the 16-member men's squad for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games 2020. With as many as 10 Olympic debutants in the squad, the Indian team is fuelled with a fresh ... ( read original story ...)
6 men arrested in Osaka over suspected $9.2 million illicit ‘Supercar Fund’ scheme
Osaka Prefectural Police arrested six men on June 16 for allegedly illicitly collecting some 55 million yen (about $500,000) in investments f ... ( read original story ...)