Toyota will have a subdued role at the Olympics in Japan this year, despite being one of the event's biggest sponsors. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Cempaka and storm In-Fa threaten China, Japan and Taiwan
Two big storms have formed in the waters of East Asia, both of which are expected to lash the region with strong winds and heavy rains in the coming days. ( read original story ...)
Swimming-Six Polish swimmers sent home from Japan after admin blunder
The president of Poland's swimming federation (PZP) has apologised after six athletes were sent home from the Tokyo Games due to an administrative error. ( read original story ...)
Temperature in northern Japan city of Sapporo soars to 35 C ahead of Olympic marathon
Temperatures in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido have been soaring recently, with Sapporo recording 35 degrees Celsius on July 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Tells Megyn Kelly to ‘Do Better’ After Journalist Slams Athlete’s Magazine Covers
The heated exchange between Naomi Osaka and Megyn Kelly came hours after Osaka debuted her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics composer resigns over historical bullying remarks
Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada has announced his intention to step down as a composer for the Tokyo 2020 opening and closing ceremonies after old interviews of bullying behavior resurfaced, days ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic Olympics: how the Tokyo Games will be different
Tokyo 2020 will be an Olympics like no other: held during a pandemic with crowds of tourists banned, extravagant celebrations replaced by tough infection controls, and even victory hugs off the cards. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics opening and closing ceremonies composer resigns following criticized for past bullying
Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada has announced his intention to step down as a composer for the Tokyo 2020 opening and closing ceremonies after old interviews of bullying behavior resurfaced, days ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 weather forecast: Olympic athletes face high heat and a possible typhoon this week
Olympic athletes are the world's best. They train hard in conditions that will be similar to what they will face at the games, to acclimate their bodies to the weather they will compete in. And this ... ( read original story ...)
Americans sentenced to prison for helping Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
A Tokyo court on Monday sentenced United States Army Special Forces veteran Michael Taylor to two years in prison and his son to one year and eight months for helping former Nissan Motor Company ... ( read original story ...)
Kara Eaker’s Dad Says ‘Hope Is Gone’ for Gymnast at Tokyo Olympics After Positive COVID Test
Kara Eaker 's dad has lost hope that the Team U.S. women's gymnastics team alternate will be able to compete in this month's Tokyo Olympics. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. middle-distance runner Cole Hocker heading to Tokyo unvaccinated as Olympics grapple with COVID-19
Some Team USA athletes, who had planned on competing in Tokyo, have been forced out of the Olympics because of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls Games-related TV ads in Japan
Toyota won’t be airing any Olympic-themed advertisements on Japanese television during the Tokyo Games despite being one of the IOC’s top corporate sponsors. The extraordinary decision by the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation hits 15-month high on energy costs
Japan's core consumer prices rose 0.2% in June from a year earlier to mark the fastest annual pace in over a year, data showed on Tuesday, a sign the impact of global commodity inflation was gradually ... ( read original story ...)
Ellen White reveals Olympic love affair as she looks to power Team GB to glory
Prolific England striker has been a huge fan of the Games since watching Kelly Holmes strike gold in Athens all those years ago ... ( read original story ...)
Missing Ugandan athlete spotted on camera at Nagoya Station
A man believed to be a Ugandan athlete who went missing last week from his pre-Olympic training camp in western Japan has been spotted on a surveillance camera at JR Nagoya Station, about 200 ... ( read original story ...)