Japan plans to extend emergency measures in Tokyo and large parts of the country until the end of the month as cases of the delta variant strain the medical system. ( read original story ...)
One Pokemon Store Is Combating Card Scalpers with Quizzes
The report comes from Crunchyroll as the store in question is found in Japan. According to the piece, a Yokohama hobby store has had enough with flippers buying up all its Pokemon cards. This is why ... ( read original story ...)
Aurélie Rivard still floating on a cloud after record medal haul in Tokyo
Superstar swimmer Aurélie Rivard says she wasn't leaving things to chance after winning an impressive five medals at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Serena not on entry list for Indian Wells, Osaka currently in
Serena Williams, who sat out the U.S. Open due to a torn hamstring, was not on the entry list released on Wednesday for next month's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells while Naomi Osaka was one of five ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi partners with Shell Canada in clean energy push
Japan's Mitsubishi Corp (8058.T) and Shell Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding to produce low-carbon hydrogen to support Japan's push for clean energy, the companies announced on ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has officially entered the skincare business with her own line designed specifically for people with melanated skin
The company's name, Kinlò, is from the word "gold" in both Japanese and Haitian Creole — "kin" and "lo," respectively — in a nod to Osaka's heritage. ( read original story ...)
North Korea barred from Beijing Olympics because of its decision to skip Tokyo Games
North Korea is banned from participating in the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year as punishment for skipping this summer’s Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Olympics: IOC suspends North Korea until end of 2022 for skipping Tokyo Games
North Korea is suspended from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) until the end of 2022 after failing to send a team to the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Sepsis mortality rate is affected by a fast decrease in platelet count, study shows
Researchers have revealed that the degree of platelet reduction, rather than absolute platelet count, is linked to mortality risk in sepsis. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wants To “Save Some Lives” With Her New Beauty Brand
Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” Forget the ox; 2021 is the year of Naomi Osaka. The 23-year-old four-time Grand Slam-winning ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Okubo scores as revived Cerezo thump Consadole
Cerezo Osaka continued to thrive under new manager Akio Kogiku on Wednesday, scoring three goals, including one from J-League first-division scoring leader Yoshito Okubo in a 3-0 win over Consadole ... ( read original story ...)
Sepsis mortality rate is affected by a fast decrease in platelet count
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition arising from tissue and organ damage due to a body's overactive response to an infection. Sepsis is commonly characterized by abnormally low levels ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: David Smith delighted by boccia coverage boost
David Smith was delighted to retain his Paralympic BC1 boccia title in Tokyo and even happier at the improved coverage of his event. ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu sent Naomi Osaka warning over newfound stardom at US Open
Emma Raducanu has been told she must "be careful" that the pressure doesn't get to her following Naomi Osaka's recent struggles with tennis. ( read original story ...)
Candidates in Japan race call for stronger economy, security
One of the main candidates to be Japan's next prime minister said Wednesday the country needs a new type of capitalism to address income and social gaps caused by the pandemic. Another, a protege of ... ( read original story ...)
Sanae Takaichi outlines bid to become Japan’s first female PM
Sanae Takaichi, a hardline nationalist with outspoken views on national security, has entered the contest to succeed Yoshihide Suga as she aims to become Japan’s first woman prime minister. The former ... ( read original story ...)