A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Naze, Amami Shi, Kagoshima, Japan, was reported only 17 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly $100 billion wiped off crypto market as bitcoin drops below $30,000
Bitcoin fell below $30,000 for the first time since Jun. 22 dragging other digital coins lower. About $98 billion was wiped off the entire cryptocurrency market in 24 hours as of 12:29 a.m. ET on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 6-month low amid rising COVID-19 cases
Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a six-month low on Tuesday, tracking a broad sell-off on Wall Street as concerns grew that rising coronavirus cases globally could derail a nascent economic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: 5 athletes who used crowdfunding to finance their Olympic dreams
She may be America’s number one badminton player, but 31-year-old Zhang Beiwen still has to rely on crowdfunding to finance her overseas training and her coach’s travel expenses to Tokyo. World No 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan becomes first country to approve Ronapreve (casirivimab and imdevimab) for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19
Full approval is based on a global phase III trial which found casirivimab and imdevimab reduced hospitalisation or death by 70% in high-risk non-hospitalised patients Basel, 20 July 2021 - Roche (SIX ... ( read original story ...)
Total COVID-19 cases rise to 71 at Tokyo Olympics
An American gymnast and a Czech beach volleyball player were added to the tally Tuesday of people accredited for the Tokyo Olympics who have tested positive for COVID-19 this month. Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics finally to start, 1 year later and far from Tokyo
Skippy the yellow kangaroo with green paws was affixed to the first base dugout railing, watching the Australia Spirit become the first team to work out at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium, seven ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota won’t run Olympics ads in Japan and its CEO won’t attend the opening ceremony
Toyota will have a subdued role at the Olympics in Japan this year, despite being one of the event's biggest sponsors. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Cempaka and storm In-Fa threaten China, Japan and Taiwan
Two big storms have formed in the waters of East Asia, both of which are expected to lash the region with strong winds and heavy rains in the coming days. ( read original story ...)
Swimming-Six Polish swimmers sent home from Japan after admin blunder
The president of Poland's swimming federation (PZP) has apologised after six athletes were sent home from the Tokyo Games due to an administrative error. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Famous Director “Muranishi Toru” Teams Up with AR7 to Tackle Blockchain Art Industry
Japan’s Famous Director “Muranishi Toru” Teams Up with AR7 to Tackle Blockchain Art Industry. Cherie gallery is organizing a blockchain art exhibition in New York CitySingapore, Singapore, July 20, ... ( read original story ...)
Temperature in northern Japan city of Sapporo soars to 35 C ahead of Olympic marathon
Temperatures in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido have been soaring recently, with Sapporo recording 35 degrees Celsius on July 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Tells Megyn Kelly to ‘Do Better’ After Journalist Slams Athlete’s Magazine Covers
The heated exchange between Naomi Osaka and Megyn Kelly came hours after Osaka debuted her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics composer resigns over historical bullying remarks
Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada has announced his intention to step down as a composer for the Tokyo 2020 opening and closing ceremonies after old interviews of bullying behavior resurfaced, days ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic Olympics: how the Tokyo Games will be different
Tokyo 2020 will be an Olympics like no other: held during a pandemic with crowds of tourists banned, extravagant celebrations replaced by tough infection controls, and even victory hugs off the cards. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics opening and closing ceremonies composer resigns following criticized for past bullying
Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada has announced his intention to step down as a composer for the Tokyo 2020 opening and closing ceremonies after old interviews of bullying behavior resurfaced, days ... ( read original story ...)