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All US forces’ personnel to take virus test after arrival in Japan
The U.S. forces in Japan now require all of their personnel to test for the coronavirus within 24 hours after their arrival in the co ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Rewind: 10 witty initiatives in Japan to beat pandemic blues
As we ring in 2022, The Mainichi editing team reflects on some of the finest initiatives that made headlines in Japan in 2021. ( read original story ...)
Jason and Laura Kenny among Tokyo 2020 stars dominating New Year Honours list
Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic heroes from Tokyo dominate the New Year Honours list, with golden couple Jason and Laura Kenny receiving a knighthood and damehood respectively. Gold medallists Hannah ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reiterate desire to ‘connect with’ Rugby Championship rather than Six Nations
Closer time zones mean a southern hemisphere tournament would be a better fit for Brave Blossoms, says Japan rugby CEO. ( read original story ...)
“I did not know I would be making history” – Delaine Mentoor reflects on Tokyo 2020
Delaine Mentoor on making water polo history at the Tokyo Olympics and juggling motherhood with coaching South Africa women. ( read original story ...)
Transfer news LIVE: Celtic and Rangers latest as Hoops in triple Japanese deal and Gordon signs as Balogun out of AFCON
THE January transfer window doesn’t officially open until midnight – but Scottish Premiership sides haven’t wasted any time Celtic have already confirmed the signatures of ... ( read original story ...)
Breakaway Super League, Tokyo’s ‘Covid Games’, cricket’s racism crisis – a huge year for sports news
BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting. ( read original story ...)
Olympics set off in new direction after surprise success Tokyo 2020
This was the year when the Olympic Games almost never happened but eventually put on a show with new sports like surfing and skating at the forefront of its youth revolution, writes Lawrence Ostlere ... ( read original story ...)
Biles prouder of mental health lesson in Tokyo than all of her Olympic medals
Gymnastics great Simone Biles shocked the world with her withdrawal at the Tokyo Olympics, but remains proud of the message she has spread. ( read original story ...)
Ange Postecoglou believes Japanese trio will ‘excite Celtic fans’
Postecoglou knows the Japanese scene well following his three years in charge of Yokohama before he took over at Celtic last summer, and he is confident the three players can all thrive in Glasgow. He ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 78 new COVID-19 cases, highest since early October
Tokyo on Friday reported 78 new cases of the coronavirus, the highest number since early October, amid a gradual rebound in infectio ... ( read original story ...)
Celtic’s triple Japanese swoop on verge of completion as Maeda and Ideguchi complete medicals with Hatate to follow
CELTIC’S long-anticipated transfer swoop for three Japanese stars is fast nearing completion. Japanese media last night reported Yokohama Marinos striker Daizen Maeda, Gamba Osaka midfielder ... ( read original story ...)
India “Could Have Won Semi-Final” Against Argentina In Tokyo Olympics, Says Women’s Hockey Team Captain Rani Rampal
India Women's Hockey team captain Rani Rampal spoke about how the team gained confidence from a 1-0 win over Australia in the quarterfinal and felt they could beat World No. 2 Argentina in the ... ( read original story ...)
From Rio 2016 to Tokyo 2020, Indian women’s hockey team has come a long way, says Rani Rampal
The Indian women's team narrowly missed out on a historic bronze in Tokyo in 2021 but recorded its best-ever performance at the Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Osaka Prefecture both report 78 new COVID-19 cases
Both Tokyo and Osaka Prefecture reported 78 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 31 as the daily infection tallies in the urban centers continue to climb. ( read original story ...)