The Summer Olympics are just around the corner and, for the first time since 2000, Jamaican sprinting superstar Usain Bolt won't be on the track. Men’s College Basketball Coaches Salaries What to ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, top Biden administration officials attempt to set the tone on China
President Biden’s secretary of state and defense secretary began a multi-nation tour in Asia with a stop in Japan as they seek to address concerns about China with allies and partners in the region, ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s secretary of state makes overseas debut with visit to Japan, Korea
The visit, from March 15 to 18, to Tokyo and Seoul is the first overseas trip by top cabinet members of President Joe Biden's administration and follows last week's Quad alliance summit of the leaders ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka get a new look!
Naomi Osaka get a new look!. The tennis ace showed off her sleek jet black extensions that cascaded down to her back. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 confirms torch relay to start March 25 in Fukushima
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Olympics organisers said on Monday the torch relay would begin on March 25 from the J-Village training centre in Fukushima, as planned, setting into motion the build-up towards ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo test events for skateboarding, shooting delayed until May
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Olympics organisers said on Monday that test events for skateboarding and shooting have been postponed until May due to the impact on scheduling from the COVID-19 situation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Film Festival Begins Major Overhaul
The Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled a range of operational changes Monday, including the appointment of a new programming director and a move of locations within the Japanese capital. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close slightly higher on Biden’s vaccination pledge, consumer sentiment
Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher Monday as U.S. President Joe Biden's vaccination pledge raised hopes for the recovery of the pandemic-hit economy, along with data showing that U.S. consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 175 coronavirus infections on March 15
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 175 coronavirus infections in the Japanese capital on March 15. The cases came after Tokyo registered 239 infections on March 14. Reported case numbers ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s ministers visit Japan for talks focused on China
Concerns about China’s growing influence in the region is expected to be a main focus when two ministers of President Joe Biden’s administration visit Japan for their first in-person talks with their ... ( read original story ...)
1st US ministers’ Japan visit under Biden to focus on China
TOKYO (AP) — Concerns about China's growing influence in the region is expected to be a main focus when two ministers of President Joe Biden's administration visits Japan for their first in-person ... ( read original story ...)
Son called up for South Korea hours after injuring hamstring
Just hours after injuring a hamstring in Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League, Son Heung-min was selected by South Korea to face Japan in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas-Sojitz joint venture company to provide natural gas for Vietnam food plants
Sojitz Osaka Gas Energy Company Ltd (SOGEC) has concluded a supply agreement with Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company (ACV) to provide natural gas to ACV’s food plants. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s sister Mari retires at 24, saying she ‘didn’t enjoy’ tennis journey
MARI OSAKA,THE elder sister of four-time major-winner Naomi Osaka, has retired from tennis at the age of 24, explaining “it was a journey which I didn’t enjoy”. The elder Osaka was ranked 340th in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Signs Gender Parity Pledge as Part of a Major Shakeup
Just weeks after Japan’s Olympic Games chief was forced to resign over his sexist comments, the Tokyo International Film Festival has become the first major festival in Asia to sign a gender ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo fashion week mixing real, virtual in fall and winter launch
Tokyo fashion week kicked off Monday, putting the pandemic aside to show off designers' 2021-2022 fall and winter collections from ac ... ( read original story ...)