“At such a young age he already had his own mind,” said Keizo Konishi, a reporter with the Japanese news agency Kyodo. “The older generation tells young people what they should do. Particularly in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Olympics may become known as the “Robot Games”
"Robots should not overwhelm people," Komiya, the vice director general to the Tokyo Olympics, told a news conference. "Robots are something that have an amicable relationship with human beings and ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 unveils robots to help wheelchair users, workers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics organizers launched their ambitious Robot Project on Friday, unveiling two of the robots designed to assist supporters, workers and athletes ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 unveils robots to help wheelchair users, workers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics organisers launched their ambitious Robot Project on Friday, unveiling two of the robots designed to assist supporters, workers and athletes ... ( read original story ...)
Emily Young, Mark Arendz reach biathlon podium at para nordic World Cup
Emily Young and Mark Arendz both reached the biathlon podium for the second straight day, winning silver and bronze respectively in the standing classifications at the para nordic World Cup in Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Sony wins Tokyo 2020 broadcast rights in India, subcontinent
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has won the broadcast rights in India and the subcontinent for next year’s Tokyo Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC ... ( read original story ...)
Ichiromania returns to Japan: Will he retire, or won’t he?
"At such a young age he already had his own mind," said Keizo Konishi, a reporter with the Japanese news agency Kyodo. "The older generation tells young people what they should do. Particularly in the ... ( read original story ...)
A Wiser Naomi Osaka Adjusts to Stardom, Even as She Briefly Stumbles
“I think at a time like this with that score line, I would usually feel very depressed and sad,” Osaka said at her surprisingly upbeat post-match news conference. “But I feel pretty good right now, be... ( read original story ...)
Heat, floods, quakes: Tokyo 2020 preparing for any disaster
Cyberattacks, terrorism, earthquakes and heatwaves: Tokyo 2020 organisers are hoping for the best but bracing for the worst and making contingency plans for several possible catastrophes during the Ga... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to Debut Two New Tires at TMC
Yokohama Tire is introducing two new long-lasting fuel-efficient tires at the TMC show. With the release of the SmartWay-verified low rolling resistance tires 712L and 114R, Yokohama intends to help f... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo USA drops out of US top 20 brewers list after tough 2018
Sapporo's US unit has slipped down a list of the country's leading brewers amid trouble for its namesake brand and San Franciscan brewery Anchor. Sapporo USA, which handles the Sapporo and Sleeman bra... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Halep sent packing from Indian Wells
(Reuters) - Naomi Osaka followed Simona Halep through the exit door at the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday as the top two players in the world were sent packing in the fourth round at Indian Wells. ( read original story ...)
Osaka shrugs off Indian Wells upset
(Reuters) - Naomi Osaka downplayed her straight-sets loss to Belinda Bencic at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Tuesday, saying she was learning to stay positive as she wrestles with the perils ... ( read original story ...)
Japan not to submit U.N. resolution condemning North Korean rights abuses
such as results of the summit meeting between the United States and North Korea and the situation of Japan’s abduction issue,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to Debut 2 New Tires at TMC
Yokohama Tire is introducing two new long-lasting fuel-efficient tires at the TMC show. With the release of the SmartWay-verified low rolling resistance tires 712L and 114R, Yokohama intends to help f... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, Japan space agency join forces to develop moon rover
Although Japan has no plan currently to make a manned ... The rover is still in the conceptual stage, but an illustration in the news release showed a six-wheel vehicle that somewhat resembled ... ( read original story ...)