Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated India's ace weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu after she opened India's medals tally at Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Sponsors face branding dilemma amid deep public opposition
Firms including Toyota, Panasonic and Bridgestone have multi-year partnerships with the International Olympic Commission and are among the firms that have contributed some $500 million to Tokyo 2020. ( read original story ...)
BlockFi Says Vermont Has Joined Ranks of States Probing the Crypto Lender
Alabama, Texas and New Jersey are investigating whether the firm's marquee offering violates local securities laws. ( read original story ...)
Japan EdTech startup Atama Plus secures $46M+ series B round for global expansion
See the original story in Japanese. Atama Plus, the Japanese startup offering AI-based learning materials for cram schools under the same name, announced Wednesday that it has fundraised about 5 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka in Olympic spotlight, but biracial Japanese face struggles
Emili Omuro was thrilled by Naomi Osaka's star turn at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, but the biracial teenager says Japan must do more to accept people of mixed heritage. ( read original story ...)
At surreal Olympics, a careful dance to push Tokyo tourism
The tour bus arrived after nightfall at the closed museum’s back door. Its passengers climbed out with reflective yellow bands dangling from their media credentials so they could be easily identified ... ( read original story ...)
A Street Skateboarder Could Deliver Japan’s First Gold
Yuto Horigome beat the American favorite Nyjah Huston at the worlds. Can he do it again at the Tokyo Olympics? ( read original story ...)
Kookaburras made to sweat in Tokyo heat but do enough to shade Japan
Kookaburras coach Colin Batch says there are “lessons to be learned” after his world No 1-ranked side had to dig deep to overcome a spirited Japan in the curtain raiser for the men’s hockey tournament ... ( read original story ...)
3PL Market in Japan in Air Freight & Logistics Industry|Discover Company Insights in Technavio
Technavio has been monitoring the 3PL market in Japan and it is poised to grow by USD 9.17 billion during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of 3.73% during the forecast period. The report offers an up- ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics highlight what the Pacific Northwest shares with the communities of Japan
In Oregon and SW Washington there are over 27 sister-city relationships with Japan that are not just cultural, but important for business as well. ( read original story ...)
Pressure on as Brazil and Mexico look to maintain momentum
At the other end of the scale, the likes of Mexico and Brazil – the two most recent winners of the tournament – will look to maintain their momentum after each hitting the net four times on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron, giving Opening Ceremonies a stirring finale
Naomi Osaka, the 23-year-old Japanese tennis star who had been on a two-month mental health break, provided a surprise inspirational moment. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Live updates: China wins first gold medal of Games, COVID impacting events
With the opening ceremony over, 23 sports will be in action and medals will be given out in Tokyo on Saturday. Follow along for live updates. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Live updates from first full day of action, medal events
With the opening ceremony over, 23 sports will be in action and medals will be given out in Tokyo on Saturday. Follow along for live updates. ( read original story ...)
The latest on the Tokyo Olympics
Summer Olympics are underway after the Games were delayed for almost a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Follow here for the latest news on the Summer Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Glittering gold distracts from Tokyo woes
Sport stretched out over Tokyo on Saturday as the Olympic Games finally got underway, but the shadow of COVID-19 and controversy was never far away on the opening day. ( read original story ...)