In a note posted to Twitter, Naomi Osaka opened up about working to change the feeling that she's "never good enough." ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi hip-hop event organizer slammed for lax coronavirus steps
Namimonogatari2021 festival defied live concert industry guidelines on alcohol and ticket sales, as well as social distancing, says Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares a new mental health approach we can all learn from
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has opened up recently about her mental health struggles and now she is sharing a new strategy to help her cope. Osaka, 23, said on Twitter that she realized she is "extremely ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka speaks out on others’ expectations: ‘Your life is your own’
In a lengthy social media post written in Apple’s notes feature, tennis star Naomi Osaka says she is working on […] The post Naomi Osaka speaks out on others’ expectations: ‘Your life is your own’ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Halts 2.6M Moderna Doses as Officials Say Two Deaths Possibly Linked to Vaccine
In some areas, a tiny black substance was found in a Moderna vaccine vial, while in others, black and pink substances were spotted in syringes and vials. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Paralympics joy marred by COVID anxiety as surging cases fill hospital beds
Surging coronavirus cases have filled ICU beds, forcing Japanese patients to recuperate at home in a reality that seems totally detached from the glory of the Games. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 surges in Japan with Paralympics ongoing
The Paralympics are underway in Tokyo, with thousands of athletes competing for gold. While the games are playing out, Japan is facing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Foreign correspondent Lucy Craft ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to withdraw from casino resort race
New Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka said Monday that the city will withdraw its candidacy to host a casino resort. “We will promptly move forward the withdrawal procedures,” Yamanaka, who was elected on Aug. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Says She’s Going to ‘Celebrate Myself More’ as She Reflects on Big Career Moments
Naomi Osaka is speaking her truth! On Sunday, the 23-year-old professional tennis player penned a candid statement on Instagram, sharing that she is going to "celebrate myself and my accomplishments ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-King lauds Osaka for mental health stand, calls it ‘fantastic progress’
Tennis great Billie Jean King has praised Naomi Osaka for speaking out on mental health issues and her stand against racial injustice. Japan's Osaka withdrew from this year's French Open after being ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 day six: stunning drama in the T64 100m – as it happened
That wraps up our live coverage of the day six action from Tokyo. We’ll leave you with Paul MacInnes’s report from what is indisputably going to be one of the highpoints of the whole thing. Thanks for ... ( read original story ...)
How 2 Afghan Paralympians Defied the Odds to Get From Kabul to Tokyo
As his plane glided toward Tokyo, Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee, heard the bad news: two athletes from Afghanistan would not be able to fly safely from Kabul to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: ‘I’ve been in agony this year’ – Ellie Robinson reveals battle with chronic disease
British swimmer Ellie Robinson opens up on her struggles with Perthes disease in her right hip after finishing fifth in the women's S6 50m butterfly. ( read original story ...)
Japan local gov’ts condemn Aichi music event organizer for lax COVID steps
Chiefs of local governments in central Japan on Monday condemned an organizer of a hip hop music event held the previous day in Aich ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka said there were lots of things she ‘did wrong’ when she withdrew from the 2021 French Open
Naomi Osaka withdrew from this year's French Open championship after being fined $15,000 for refusing to speak to the media. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Meet Sumit Antil, who reset world record thrice on way to winning javelin gold
Javelin thrower Sumit Antil won India’s seventh medal of Tokyo Paralympics. Here's a short profile of the man who reset the world record thrice on the way to winning gold at Tokyo Paralympics ... ( read original story ...)