The number of Tokyo's new COVID-19 cases exceeded 3,000 for the first time, Kyodo News said on Wednesday, citing government sources. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games officials bet on technology to make up for lack of fans
The atmosphere at Olympics venues in Tokyo is eerie as the screams, shouts and cries of joy from athletes bounce off empty seats, with spectators banned from events. ( read original story ...)
19-Year-Old Duo’s Podium Finish Proves U.S. Swimming Factory Still In Business
So it was not surprising Wednesday when a pair of fresh 19-year-olds walked off the USA Swimming assembly line and onto the medal podium. But it was still damn impressive. The day before, Alex Walsh ... ( read original story ...)
6 years as a buyer in Osaka: Saha Group chairman’s story (8)
My job as a buyer at Kyoko opened my eyes to the thrill and excitement of business. I started working for my father's business because he told me to do so. But my six-year stint in Osaka helped me ... ( read original story ...)
Why Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained [UPDATED]
The former Fox News host took a jab at the decorated tennis champion just hours after Osaka’s Sports Illustrated Magazine cover debut. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics see 16 more Covid-19 cases, bringing total to 169
Sixteen more people associated with the Tokyo Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19, but none are athletes, bringing the total since the start of this month to 169, games organisers said ... ( read original story ...)
A Delicate Balance for NBC News Anchors Covering Pandemic-Hobbled Tokyo Olympics
We’re not trying to be overly celebratory or pretend that we’re not living in a world that is in the midst of great difficulty. We are and it is,” says Savannah Guthrie, of balancing ... ( read original story ...)
IMF cuts Japan’s growth forecast to 2.8% in 2021 as pandemic weighs
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday forecast that Japan's economy will grow 2.8 percent in 2021 from a year before, down ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees record-breaking number of new COVID-19 cases as the 2020 Olympics are being held
The Japanese capital saw 2,848 new coronavirus cases, topping its earlier record of 2,520 daily cases set on Jan. 7, the Associated Press reported. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo businesses struggle during Olympics
Small businesses in Tokyo have been badly hit by not only the pandemic, but the decision to ban fans from abroad for the Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hits record COVID-19 cases with Olympics underway
Tokyo's Metropolitan Government reported at least 2,848 COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, the Japanese city's highest case count since the pandemic began, Reuters writes.The big picture: Rising ... ( read original story ...)
Curfew: It is business as usual in Tokyo –Notebook day 4
When I heard that there was a state emergency in Tokyo, I knew that there must be very strict rules of people especially been out at night. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports record coronavirus infections days after Olympics begin
Japan's capital, Tokyo, reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, days after the Olympics began ... ( read original story ...)
I announce gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics. It’s a lot of pressure.
Kris Temple is the English-language announcer at the Tokyo Olympics' marathon and race-walking events, as well as at the Paralympics' athletics. ( read original story ...)
Verisk’s AIR Worldwide Enhances Extreme Event Models for Japan With Release of Updated Earthquake and Typhoon Models
Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide has announced the release of significantly updated AIR Earthquake and Typhoon Models for Japan. The past several years has reaffirmed the vulnerability of ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Disbelief, support in Japan after Naomi Osaka’s elimination
Some Japanese said it broke their hearts to imagine how much Osaka had wanted to win the gold for her country. ( read original story ...)