Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 are among the topics set to be discussed at the 10th Olympic Summit, scheduled to take place by videoconference tomorrow. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Simona Halep, Emma Raducanu Lead 2022 Melbourne Summer Set Ahead Of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka will be playing for the first time since her US Open exit. Simona Halep will be aiming to build a resurgence after an injury-struck 2021. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu will be competing in her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo museum apologizes for calling Demon Slayer’s brothel district setting a “glamorous world”
As hit anime’s “Entertainment District Arc” kicks off, Edo-Tokyo Museum reaffirms commitment to telling the complete real-world story. ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka: Tennis stars announce pre-Australian Open schedules
Naomi Osaka will make her return to tennis in January at the Melbourne Summer Set warm-up event, in the build-up to the Australian Open. The Japanese star has not played since last year’s US Open, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms 8 more cases of new coronavirus variant
Health officials in Japan have confirmed eight more cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, bringing the country’s total to 12. The health ministry says the eight tested positive when ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Nagoya striker Swierczok suspended over banned substance
The Asian Football Confederation provisionally suspended Nagoya Grampus forward Jakub Swierczok on Friday for testing positive for a ... ( read original story ...)
LA 2028 to feature Tokyo debutants as boxing and weightlifting face Olympic axe
Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have been proposed for inclusion at LA 2028 by the IOC executive board. ( read original story ...)
Japan hammers out tax reform to boost wages under “new capitalism” plan
Japan's ruling party will review taxes on investments next year, a top party official said on Friday, as it and its coalition partner approved an annual reform plan aimed at encouraging pay increases ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Antlers, FC Tokyo announce new foreign managers
Swiss coach Rene Weiler will take the reins at Kashima Antlers, while FC Tokyo have confirmed the hiring of Spaniard Albert Puig in t ... ( read original story ...)
As U.S. Inflation Surges, Japan Has the Opposite Problem: Everyday Low Prices
As the cost of groceries, clothing and electronics have gone up in the U.S., prices in Japan have stayed low. WSJ’s Peter Landers goes shopping in Tokyo to expl ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Television Broadcasting taps Riedel for distributed AV network
Riedel Communications has announced that Sapporo Television Broadcasting (STV) has deployed 17 MicroN media distribution network devices ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Yokohama hosts ‘Yorunoyo’ night event
Yokohama is a lively and welcoming city It boasts recreational destinations sports events an array of tourists attractions ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to launch new flagship tire the ADVAN Sport V107
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it will launch its ultra-high performance ADVAN Sport V107 as its new global flagship tire from Spring 2022. Sales will be launched successively in major ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama announces new Advan Neova AD09
To keep their Neova lineup fresh, Yokohama Tires has launched the new AD09. Compared to the AD08R, Yokohama completely redesigned the tread pattern of the new AD09. Gone are the signature hook design ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports 25 New Coronavirus Cases
News; Tokyo Reports 25 New Coronavirus Cases; Tokyo Reports 25 New Coronavirus Cases. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle Dec 10, 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 25 new infections
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 25 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday. The figure is up 11 from a week ago. The daily tally in the capital has stayed below 50 for 55 straight ... ( read original story ...)