SA sprinter Thapelo Phora described his journey to his debut Olympic Games as the highlight of his athletics career. ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils new 10,000-yen note for 2024
Japan's new 10,000-yen note, with a change in imagery and increased anti-counterfeiting security measures, is in print, though only for money handling devices. Circulation begins in 2024. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Records 862 New COVID-19 Cases
News; Tokyo Records 862 New COVID-19 Cases; Tokyo Records 862 New COVID-19 Cases. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle Politics Sep 18, 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Deja vu’ for badminton Tokyo Olympians at Chinese National Games
The badminton competitions reached an end at the Chinese National Games on Friday in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Some of the players who won medals at the Tokyo Olympics, achieved the ... ( read original story ...)
Why 2022 Tokyo Marathon has been cancelled
The race was to be held on Oct. 17 but has now been moved to March 6, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation said on its website on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon postponed due to COVID-19 as 2022 edition cancelled
Plans for the 2021 Tokyo Marathon have been put on hold due to COVID-19, as the Japanese capital remains in a state of emergency with just a month ... ( read original story ...)
EJ Obiena on post-Tokyo success: ‘I needed this badly’
EJ Obiena needed affirmation after failing to meet expectations in his maiden Olympics in Tokyo last month. Obiena placed 11th in the Games where he was tipped as a potential podium finisher. The ... ( read original story ...)
The 2021 Tokyo Marathon Has Been Postponed From October to March
Tokyo Marathon has been postponed until March 6, 2022, because of the surge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Foundation announced on Friday, September ... ( read original story ...)
China, pandemic, energy top Japan’s leadership race debate
Four candidates vying to lead Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party — and replacing outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga — held their first main debate on Saturday, discussing plans to tackle ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 862 coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 4,702
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Saturday reported 862 new coronavirus cases, up 80 from Friday and 411 down from last Saturday. It is the 27th straight day that the daily figure has been lower ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan PM candidates deny toning down views on nuclear, gender issues to attract votes
Two leading candidates to become Japan's next prime minister denied on Saturday that they had toned down their stances on nuclear energy and gender issues to attract conservative backing in a tight ... ( read original story ...)
M5.2 earthquake hits Ishikawa
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan at around 6:42 p.m. on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports under 1,000 new cases for third straight day
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 862 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, down from the 1,273 infections logged a week ago, along with 20 deaths. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 862 coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Saturday reported 862 new coronavirus cases, up 80 from Friday and 411 down from last Saturday. It is the 27th straight day that the daily figure has been lower ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 862 coronavirus infections on Sept. 18
The Japanese capital recorded 862 coronavirus infections on Sept. 18, dipping below 1,000 for the third day in a row and the fifth time this ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic champ Chen Yufei heads to Sudirman Cup after China National Games win
The 23-year-old retains her title after beating teammate He Bingjiao in rematch of Olympic Games semi-final before heading off to Sudirman Cup. ( read original story ...)