Mari Osaka, the sister of Australian Open champion Naomi, has announced her sad retirement from tennis at the age of 24. The elder Osaka made the heartbreaking announcement on Tuesday, saying her ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s sister quits tennis at just 24
Mari Osaka, the older sister of megastar Naomi Osaka, has retired from tennis at just 24. Osaka said that she hadn't enjoyed her career, which peaked with a world No.280 ranking three years ago. "I am ... ( read original story ...)
Journey to Tokyo: A Day in the Life of Tyrone Smith
"This will be my last Olympics and more than likely Tokyo will be my very last track meet ever." AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bermuda-born and Chicago-raised Tyrone Smith never imagined life would land him on the ... ( read original story ...)
Roger Federer Eyes Tokyo Olympics if Knee Stays Healthy
Roger Federer returns to action at this week's Qatar Open after two knee operations ended his 2020 season. The Swiss star says he is already setting his sights on the Tokyo Olympics. "Participation in ... ( read original story ...)
Icons of India & Japan’s Cherry Blossom
From the riches of India’s Golden Triangle to the enchanting blooms of Japan’s cherry blossom, discover the blend of cultures and ... ( read original story ...)
How one man’s determination to resurrect a “miracle piano” helped heal Japan’s tsunami scars
Hiroshi Endo's determination to resurrect a high school's treasured instrument was more about fixing broken hearts than mud-mangled keys. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Swat Mobility Considers IPO in Japan
Swat Mobility Pte, an on-demand bus service provider, is considering an initial public offering in Japan to bankroll its expansion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s Fintechs Are Unleashing Innovation And Fighting Poverty
Financial technology, or fintech, may seem like an abstract force shaping the world in intangible ways. In developing countries, however, it’s changing people’s daily lives. ( read original story ...)
Mari Osaka, Naomi’s Sister, Retires From Tennis After ‘A Journey Which I Didn’t Enjoy Ultimately’
Mari Osaka, the older sister of four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka, announced that she is retiring from tennis. ( read original story ...)
Overseas fans face ban from Tokyo Olympics, reports news agency
Japan’s government has decided to stage the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics without overseas spectators, the Kyodo news agency has reported ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reportedly to stage Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics minus overseas spectators
Japan has decided to stage this summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics without overseas spectators due to public concern about COVID-19, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday, citing officials with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will ban foreign fans from Olympics: report
Japan has decided that foreign spectators will not be welcome at this summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics due to COVID-19 concerns, according to Kyodo news agency, who cited officials with ... ( read original story ...)
How a “miracle piano” has helped to heal Japan’s tsunami scars
Hiroshi Endo's determination to resurrect a high school's treasured instrument was more about fixing broken hearts than mud-mangled keys. ( read original story ...)
The aurora’s very high altitude booster
Electrons arriving from the Sun are propelled by electrical energy generated as high as 30,000 kilometres above Earth, ultimately creating the dazzling displays of the northern and southern lights. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics to go ahead, but no foreign fans allowed
Spectators from outside Japan reportedly won't be admitted amid deep concerns among the country's citizens over the coronavirus' spread abroad. ( read original story ...)
400,000 people have fled Tokyo in a 2020 pandemic exodus, seeking cheaper and less crowded cities
This was the largest outflow of people moving out of the Japanese capital, since data on inter-city migration first became available in 2014. ( read original story ...)