The Tokyo organizers want children to see Paralympians, but there is pushback given the COVID-19 cases rising. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cases surge to record levels; world infections down 2% in week
Two days before the start of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympics, coronavirus cases are surging in Japan at record levels, joining hotspots in the United States and Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Japan among withdrawals from WBSC Under-23 Baseball World Cup
Japan appear to have withdrawn from the Under-23 Baseball World Cup after the competition's most successful nation was not included on the list of ... ( read original story ...)
Uncovering the ‘hidden gems’ of Japan’s sharemarket
The lack of coverage of Japan’s sharemarket means it’s full of quality global leaders that are available at bargain prices, says First Sentier’s Sophia Li. ( read original story ...)
Osaka man arrested for smearing poo on teen’s backpack
At about 8:40 p.m. on 29 July, a 17-year-old young woman was walking through the streets of Suita City, Osaka Prefecture when she began to notice an odd and horrible smell. After walking some more it ... ( read original story ...)
Time Traveller: When Nikkei settlers made a home in the North Vancouver wilderness
The camp was likely built around 1919 and is believed to have remained a settlement after the last trees were cut around 1924 ... ( read original story ...)
Eruption of underwater volcano creates new island off Japan coast
The new island, resulting from an eruption from the undersea Fukutoku-Okanoba volcano, is located about 1,200 kilometres south of Tokyo, near Iwo Jima. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama picks opposition candidate over Suga’s ally for mayor
Vote a major setback for Japan's Prime Minister going into a general election later this year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
How a crypto startup raised $12.5 million in 31 seconds and won over Andreessen Horowitz
Yield Guild Games made $12.5 million in 31 seconds by selling YGG tokens. Famed VC firm Andreessen Horowitz believes it's the future of crypto. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Love of Debt Offers a View of U.S. Future
Congress is debating trillions of dollars more in spending that would push America’s borrowing toward levels policy makers in Tokyo have long embraced. ( read original story ...)
2021 U.S. Open women’s odds, picks, predictions: Tennis expert avoiding Naomi Osaka in best bets
On the women's side, the U.S. Open 2021 field is loaded with intrigue, headlined by Naomi Osaka. Osaka, a two-time champion, is considered by many to be the player to beat. Osaka is the betting ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka on emotional press conference: ‘I was wondering why was I was so affected’
After Naomi Osaka‘s viral press conference at the Western & Southern Open earlier this week, where she cried and left […] The post Naomi Osaka on emotional press conference: ‘I was wondering why was I ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympic Games welcomes record number of LGBTQ athletes
LGBTQ athletes from eight countries competing, according to LGBTQ sports site Outsports. That’s more than double the 12 who competed at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, and it comes after ... ( read original story ...)
Private lodgings business in Japan shrinks amid COVID-19 Private lodgings business in Japan shrinks amid COVID-19
The number of private properties for vacation rental in Japan has declined as the COVID-19 pandemic significantly lowered the travel demand, dashing hopes for more foreign visitors during the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Akiyama throws 7 shutout innings to end Hanshin’s skid
Takumi Akiyama tossed seven innings of four-hit ball as the Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers snapped their three-game losing sk ... ( read original story ...)
In major blow to Suga, opposition party-backed Takeharu Yamanaka wins Yokohama mayoral election
Takeharu Yamanaka’s victory in the Yokohama mayoral also puts the brakes on the city's efforts to host a casino resort in the waterfront Yamashita Pier district. ( read original story ...)