The world’s most rapidly aging society has long struggled to talk to its youth. That’s a disconnect that’s turning deadly in the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Artistic swimming qualifier in Tokyo postponed until May
The artistic swimming Olympic qualification event due to be held in Tokyo in March has been postponed until May because of novel coronavirus restrictions in Japan, organisers said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Pulling off Tokyo 2020 will be a logistical nightmare … and the clock is ticking
UFC had "fight island." The NBA had "the bubble." Tokyo 2020 may need a miracle. After the Covid-19 pandemic forced organizers to delay the Summer Olympics last year, the Games are now are set to ... ( read original story ...)
Florida offers to host Olympics if Tokyo is cancelled over Covid
A bid by the state of Florida to move the 2021 Olympics and Paralympics to the Sunshine State six months before they are due to begin has been decried as “mind-bogglingly stupid”.Jimmy Patronis, chief ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces Olympian task with slow start to Covid vaccinations
With a vaccine-hesitant public and jabs yet to begin, there are fears immunisations are off the pace ... ( read original story ...)
60% of Japan firms support Games this summer, poll shows
About 60% of Japanese companies say the Tokyo Olympics should be held this summer, a poll of 100 firms showed on Thursday, in contrast to surveys showing strong opposition to the Games among the ... ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca to produce 90 million COVID-19 vaccine shots in Japan – government spokesman
AstraZeneca Plc has told Japan's health ministry it would produce more than 90 million coronavirus vaccine shots in the country, Japan's top government spokesman said on Thursday. Chief Cabinet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Showa Denko set to sell aluminum business to Apollo: Nikkei
Japan's Showa Denko KK is set to sell its aluminum business to U.S. investment fund Apollo Global Management for more than 50 billion yen ($480.31 million), the Nikkei business daily reported on ... ( read original story ...)
JDT draws Nagoya Grampus in AFC Champions League, Kedah gets Lion City Sailors and TFC face Kaya in AFC Cup
The full draw for the 2021 competitions for the three Malaysian representatives in Johor Darul Ta'zm, Kedah Darul Aman FC and Terengganu FC. ( read original story ...)
Crocodile patties, croquettes add bite to Osaka school lunches
Schoolchildren in this western Japan city recently snapped up the chance to feast on a rare lunch treat -- crocodile meat. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka to Play Lead-Up Events of Australian Open 2021
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka are in the entry list of two new pre-events leading to Australian Open 2021. Read to know. ( read original story ...)
Serena, Osaka, Djokovic to headline Adelaide exo
The first star-studded event of the 2021 season is upon us, with the "A Day at the Drive" exhibition in Adelaide, Australia, playing host to Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal and many more. ( read original story ...)
Olympic officials insist Tokyo Games on track for this summer
IOC President Thomas Bach says, "We have many good reasons to say it’s not about whether the Games are taking place, it’s about the how." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Old Politicians Can’t Convince Young People to Stay Home
The world’s most rapidly aging society has long struggled to talk to its youth. That’s a disconnect that’s turning deadly in the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
AXA IM Breaks Ground on $260M Nagoya Distribution Centre with ESR
AXA Investment Managers and ESR have begun construction on the Yatomi Kisosaki distribution centre near Nagoya Japan. ( read original story ...)
IOC president Thomas Bach: Focus is not if Tokyo Olympics will happen – but how
The IOC said it would ask national Olympic committees to contact their respective governments about vaccine access for athletes. ( read original story ...)