The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has denied allegations of abandoning sprinter Blessing Okagbare after she was suspended by the Athletics ... ( read original story ...)
Ramos, Toyama rout Kyoto; Juan GDL benched in endgame as Tokyo Z stays winless
Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses are back in the win column in the Japan B. League with a 94-80 rout of the Kyoto Hannaryz in the Kyoto City Gymnasium on Wednesday. They outscored the home team ... ( read original story ...)
11/9 TATSUMI FUJINAMI 50th ANNIVERSARY RESULTS FROM TOKYO, JAPAN
Dradition “Tatsumi Fujinami 50th Anniversary Never Give Up Tour Phase 1 In Tokyo” results from Tokyo, Japan at Korakuen Hall on 11/9/21: Super Tiger pinned Nobuyuki Kurashima with a Tiger Suplex in 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida confirmed again as prime minister by parliament
Fumio Kishida has been reelected as Japan’s prime minister by parliament after his party scored a major victory in key parliamentary elections. ( read original story ...)
Japan train driver sues over 49 cents in docked wages
A Japanese train driver is suing his employer after he was docked 56 yen ($0.49; £0.36) in wages for causing a brief delay to the country's famously punctual rail system. Train company JR West fined ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair Wants To Serve Almost 100 Destinations Next Summer
Finland’s national airline, Finnair says that it wants to be flying to nearly 100 destinations next summer. It is adding new routes from Helsinki to South Korea, Tokyo Haneda in Japan, and Dallas, ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to Open 4 New Routes in 2022
Finnair is preparing for the continued expected gradual opening of Asia, and plans to serve nearly 100 destinations in Asia, the US and Europe during the summer season, which begins on 27 March 2022. ( read original story ...)
Osaka prosecutors won’t indict ex-Kepco execs over gift scandal
The prosecutors launched a probe after complaints in the wake of revelations company executives received money and goods from a municipal official. ( read original story ...)
‘Very humbling’: Yokosuka sailors tidy up American graves in Japan ahead of Veterans Day
The quiet grounds of a Yokohama cemetery took on a vibrant tone Wednesday as U.S. sailors spent their morning tidying up the graves of American veterans. ( read original story ...)
Japanese nurse who killed patients to avoid dealing with relatives is spared death penalty
A Japanese nurse has been sentenced to life in prison for killing three people by putting antiseptic in their drips at a hospital near Tokyo in 2016. Japan’s Yokohama District Court handed down the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 25 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 25 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday. The figure has been below 50 for 25 straight days. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 25 coronavirus infections on Nov. 10
Japan's capital recorded 25 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 10, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, after reporting 30 cases the previous・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Gymnastics: Parkour nationals to be held at Tokyo airport in Dec.
The national championships for the emerging urban sport of parkour will be held spectator-free inside an airport terminal building in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares close lower for fourth day
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index closed lower for a fourth straight session on Wednesday after US shares dropped on inflation worries.78, while the broader Topix index slid 0. ( read original story ...)
Transgender student submits petition in Tokyo seeking uniform choice regardless of sex
A transgender university student who graduated from a Tokyo metropolitan government high school this spring has submitted a petition to the T ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida reelected Japan’s PM in parliamentary vote
Fumio Kishida was reelected as Japan’s prime minister Wednesday after his governing party scored a major victory in key parliamentary elections. Elected just over a month ago by parliament, Kishida ... ( read original story ...)