IOC President Thomas Bach will arrive in Tokyo on July 8 and spend three days in isolation before holding meetings leading up to the opening of the postponed Tokyo Olympics on July 23, Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Nursing Olympians no longer have to choose between the Tokyo Games and their babies
Organizers for the Tokyo Olympics will permit athletes who are nursing mothers to bring their infants with them to next month’s Summer Games, an IOC spokesperson said Wednesday, reversing a stance ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: ‘A very good day’ for debutant Toni Shaw
Teenage swimmer Toni Shaw learns of of her place at the Paralympic Games just hours after passing her driving test. ( read original story ...)
Leon Reid: Sprinter set to be nominated for Tokyo but also needs spot to be ratified by Irish Olympic bosses
Irish Olympic bosses now must decide whether to ratify Leon Reid's nomination for Tokyo after he is among Athletics Ireland's nominees. ( read original story ...)
Wild pig-boar hybrids have taken over Japan’s radioactive Fukushima zone
The radioactive space that humans left behind has been filled by an unlikely inhabitant - wild pig-boar hybrids. ( read original story ...)
Beyond ink: Tokyo tattoo artist goes digital due to pandemic, selling his designs as NFTs
Tokyo tattoo artist Ichi Hatano's usual business has dwindled during the pandemic, but now he's keen to mine a new stream of income at Japan's first crypto art exhibition. Hatano's ink featuring ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo may extend coronavirus curbs into Olympics period
TOKYO 2020 FACEBOOK PAGETOKYO — Japan is considering an extension of its coronavirus prevention measures in Tokyo and other areas by two weeks to a month, Japanese media said, with less than a month ... ( read original story ...)
17 Fun Things to Do in Nagoya – Places to Go, Local Food & Sightseeing Tips
The city of Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and has a strong tradition of automotive and aviation industries. Not only is it a center for science and technology, but also traditional arts ... ( read original story ...)
Preview – Group G: Nagoya Grampus out to extend perfect AFC Champions League run against Ratchaburi
Bangkok: Massimo Ficcadenti’s Nagoya Grampus are eyeing another three points when they play Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC in Group G of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo organisers to allow nursing mothers to bring children to Games
Nursing mothers will be allowed to bring their children to the Tokyo Olympics when necessary, 2020 organisers told Reuters on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Black Widow’ serial killer loses death sentence appeal
Japan's Supreme Court has upheld a death sentence given to a 74-year-old serial killer, known as the "Black Widow," for the murder of three men, including her husband, and the attempted murder of a ... ( read original story ...)
Expected to Be Demure, Japan’s Girls Face Steep Hurdles to Athletic Dreams
The Tokyo Olympics offer a chance to crown a new set of heroes to inspire budding female athletes. But once the spotlight dims, Japan’s rigid gender norms will still limit opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Crypto update: Bitcoin slides as ‘hype leaves market’
If we compare today to the April highs, we can say with absolute certainty that the hype has left the market,' said one analyst. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends flat; Japanese shares clock losses in June on concerns over outlook
The Nikkei average dipped 0.07 per cent to close at 28,791,53, after rising as much as 0.65 per cent earlier in the session, while the broader Topix also changed course to edge down 0.30 per cent to 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Big Japan banks to cut online transfer fees in October
Japan's three megabanks will lower internet banking fees as soon as in October, as competition with fintech startups heats up, Nikkei has learned. The country's major banks plan to cut their internet ... ( read original story ...)
RCBC sells 5 percent stake to Japan’s 2nd largest bank
“The proceeds from the investment will allow the bank to finance the different requirements ... Sumitomo is one of the largest financial institutions in Japan with $2.2 trillion in total assets ... ( read original story ...)