I’m proud of Simone Biles. I’m proud of Naomi Osaka. I’m proud of anyone who prioritizes their mental health. While we haven’t fully embraced this mindset — as demonstrated by the snarky, nasty ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property tycoon gives another HK$4 million to tech initiative that designed Olympic cycling medallist’s suit
Sun Hung Kai Properties executive director Adam Kwok Kai-fai ups his donation to sports aerodynamics initiative following Sarah Lee’s win. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo thanks the world as closing ceremony marks the end of a unique Olympic Games
A spectacular closing ceremony brought down the curtain on the delayed Tokyo Olympics, as all eyes looked ahead to Paris 2024.It was a fitting manner in which to end the most unique of Olympic Games, ... ( read original story ...)
Morning news brief: Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing day and more
We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Hezbollah chief saying Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon will draw suitable and proportionate response to the US ordering B-52 bombers, Spectre ... ( read original story ...)
Suspect in Tokyo train stabbing said he ‘wanted to kill any women who looked happy’
According to Japan's public broadcaster, NHK, the suspect walked to a convenience store and turned himself in, saying to the clerk, "I am the suspect of the crime that's playing in the news right now. ( read original story ...)
Photos: Most emotional images from Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
While the medal count and event results may capture the majority of headlines, the Olympic Games are really a story of emotion. ( read original story ...)
Ten injured after knifeman carries out stabbing rampage in Tokyo
Japanese police have arrested a man who stabbed 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo.The 36-year-old man, identified by police as Yusuke Tsushima, told officers he wanted to kill women who ... ( read original story ...)
2 coaches removed from Tokyo Olympics in Belarus case
Two Belarus team coaches have been removed from the Olympics, four days after they were involved in trying to send sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya back to their country. ( read original story ...)
Trio do Fingal proud in Tokyo
Ireland's Rugby Sevens made history by qualifying for the Olympics in Tokyo and although they will feel slightly disappointed with a 10th place finish they will surely look back with pride at what ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Surprises: Expect the Unexpected
As the Tokyo Games come to a historic close this weekend, we thought it apt to fill you in, dear reader, on the biggest, most outrageous surprises of the past two weeks. Join us in today’s Daily Dose ... ( read original story ...)
Gucci’s Latest Pop-Up Is All About Japanese Architecture
And from now until August 15, the public can also join in the festivities by visiting the Gucci Bamboo House, a pop-up experience flanking Gucci’s iconic Bamboo handbags. For the exhibition, Gucci ... ( read original story ...)
Experiencing the view from the Tokyo Tower
The Tokyo Tower has stood over Tokyo for more than 60 years as a symbol of hope and communication. After two weeks of quarantine, our Nexstar team in Tokyo finally got to visit it. The pandemic has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Grade A office rents take a hit from pandemic woes, new office supply
Rents in the Tokyo central five wards fell 1.7% in Q2 2021. As demonstrated by the multiple large transactions seen this quarter, Savills says opportunities in the office sector remain sought after ... ( read original story ...)
Gavatar: Japan, hidden home to world-beating companies
While the prospect of a thinly-attended Olympic Games in Tokyo does not itself thrill investors, it’s a good time to look at Japan and the investment trusts offering access to the world’s third ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Empty Olympics
An international extravaganza that pandemic-weary residents did not want—and the scars it will leave behind Mexico's Luis Alvarez releases an arrow at the Yatumenoshima Park Archery Field during the ... ( read original story ...)
Pennsylvania Native And Penn State Alum Ryan Crouser Sets Olympic Shot Put Record In Tokyo
Ryan Crouser broke his own Olympic record on his way to defending his shot put title Thursday on a hot day in Tokyo. On his last attempt, Crouser went 23.30 meters (76 feet, 5½ inches) to earn the ... ( read original story ...)