Sapporo, host of the marathon and race walk events at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has been brought into an expanded state ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Kawasaki beat Sapporo, set new record for undefeated streak
Kawasaki Frontale extended their lead atop the standings and set a new J-League first-division record for consecutive games unbeaten ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka reports 620 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths as Tokyo confirms 542 infections
The total in Osaka was lower than the 785 cases and 42 deaths it reported a day earlier, but still just above the 600-threshold, which it has lingered around for several weeks. ( read original story ...)
Do you owe taxes on crypto? Stimulus checks? Here are the answers to common tax questions
For those who are running right up against the deadline, CNBC Make It has compiled its tax coverage and answered some of the most common questions. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake ALERT! 6.1-magnitude quake strikes this country
The quake logged 3 in some parts of Hokkaido on the Japanese seismic intensity scale which peaks at 7. IANS pic. Earthquake in Japan today: Massive 6.6 quake on Richter scale hits Honshu Island, ... ( read original story ...)
Anthony Cappello, Canadian taekwondo medal contender, in competitive limbo ahead of Tokyo Paralympics
Anthony Cappello is ranked No. 3 in the world, a 5-foot-2 bundle of fury who tips the scales at just 54 kilograms and relies on quickness, strategy and intricate kick combinations to make up for his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sharp reaps fruits of Apple ties in LCD business
Japanese electronics maker Sharp has been reaping big gains from its strengthened ties with U.S. tech giant Apple, the key client of its liquid-crystal display panels. Sharp's group net profit rose ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics ones to watch with 100 days to go
From the dance star to the social media influencer, meet some of those hoping to make an impact at the Tokyo Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
6.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck off Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 0:24 p.m. local time, with ... ( read original story ...)
Quake of magnitude 5.8 strikes off Japan’s southeast coast -EMSC
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.8 struck on Sunday off the southeast coast of Asahikawa in Japan, the European earthquake monitoring service EMSC said. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Grampus ease past S-Pulse as manager Ficcadenti returns
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Winger Mateus hit a brace as Nagoya Grampus cruised to a 3-0 win away to Shimizu S-Pulse in the J-League first division on Saturday, manager Massimo Ficcadenti making a winning ... ( read original story ...)
Road to the Olympics: It may not be business as usual at 2020 Tokyo Games, but tackling adversity is a way of life for Olympians
The Olympics are the greatest sporting spectacle on Earth; not the WGC events, not even the Major Championships, can hold a candle to the significance of the Games. ( read original story ...)
PH Ambassador to Japan ramps up business cooperation opportunities in PH to Japanese investors
At a forum organized by the Embassy of the Philippines and the International Friendship Exchange Council, Ambassador Jose C. Laurel V spoke before company presidents and C-level executives to update ... ( read original story ...)
Scaramucci Calls Bitcoin Crypto’s ‘Apex Predator,’ Defends Drop
Bitcoin is still the cryptocurrency to own even as it struggles in recent weeks while altcoins surge, said Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital. ( read original story ...)
Poll shows Canadians divided on sending Olympic athletes to Tokyo
A new poll suggests the country is divided over plans to send athletes from Canada to the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo as Japan grapples with climbing COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
Roger Federer calls for end to Tokyo Olympics uncertainty
Tennis great Roger Federer has called on Olympic organizers to end the uncertainty around the Tokyo Games, with the 20-time grand slam winner saying he was still in two minds whether to compete. ( read original story ...)