The president of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee ruled out a cancellation or further postponement of the Olympics as doubts swirled among host cities and medical professionals whether the event ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Olympics Seem Destined for Doom
A new report shows that 10,000 volunteers have quit working for the Summer Games, giving the event yet another blow, with less than two months left until the Games start. ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Tokyo nightlife bustles despite virus emergency
COVID-19 cases are still high and hospitals remain under strain despite a state of emergency as Japan on Thursday marks 50 days before the start of the Tokyo Olympics. But the city's nightlife ... ( read original story ...)
InnovationRx: 50 Over 50; Plus Covid Clouds The Tokyo Olympics
T oday Forbes unveiled its inaugural 50 Over 50 List highlighting the women who are proving that success has no age limit. The list was filled with top-notch health industry leaders including Katalin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector shrinks for 16th straight month as health crisis hits demand
The final au Jibun Bank Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index slumped to a seasonally adjusted 46.5, down 3 points from the prior month's final level. ( read original story ...)
An Artisan Well Versed in the Tradition of Japanese Brush Making
Chiyomi Tanaka is one of seven remaining shokunin crafting Nara fude, brushes with over 1,300 years of history, in the old capital of Japan.Credit...Shina Peng Supported by By Hannah Kirshner Among ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Services PMI Sinks To 46.5 In May – Jibun
The services sector in Japan continued to contract in May, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the $7million Beverly Hills home Naomi Osaka bought from Nick Jonas where she is now retreating after dropping out of French Open in row over talking to the media
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is living in comfort at her 41,000-square-foot Beverley Hills Post Office home after announcing on Monday that she was dropping out of the French Open. ( read original story ...)
Crypto-gambling livestreamers are winning thousands from off-shore sites banned in the US
Livestreamers are gambling on off-shore cryptocurrency websites like Stakes.com, earning huge prize amounts. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top regional bank Resona to deploy US$92 billion for sustainable finance by 2030
Japan's top regional bank Resona Holdings will deploy 10 trillion yen (US$92 billion) for sustainable finance by 2030, its president said, as it ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Kobayashi scores brace as Kawasaki sink Yokohama FC
Yu Kobayashi struck a goal in each half Wednesday to spearhead J-League first-division leaders Kawasaki Frontale to a 2-0 win over ce ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shows That Prioritizing Yourself Over A Job Is Still A Radical Act
Take the latest example from Naomi Osaka. In a bold move, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion withdrew from the French Open on Monday, citing her mental health. Osaka had previously announced ... ( read original story ...)
We should care about Naomi Osaka and here’s why
Naomi Osaka put her mental health first and the world went crazy. The ferocity with which she has been attacked for her decision not to participate in media conferences at the 2021 French Open ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020’s Hashimoto rules out Games postponement -report
The president of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee ruled out a cancellation or another postponement of the Olympic Games in an interview with Nikkan Sports newspaper, amid concerns about hosting the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga seen calling snap election after Tokyo Games – Asahi
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is likely to call a snap election after the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, a media report said, showing his resolve to push ahead with the ... ( read original story ...)
Press gang: Osaka withdrawal puts spotlight on media mandate
The waves of anxiety Naomi Osaka described before heading into a post-match press conference might be familiar to French Open finalist Sofia Kenin, whose gut-wrenching exit from the Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)