Coronavirus infections in Japan are at a fraction of major western countries, yet the island nation is signaling increasing concern that its highly rated medical system faces impending collapse. ( read original story ...)
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Follow horse racing with Alex Hammond on Sky Sports - get live racing results, racecards, news, videos, photos, stats (horses & jockeys), plus daily tips. ( read original story ...)
Osaka gives thumbs up to electronic line judges
Naomi Osaka gave the Australian Open's electronic line judges her seal of approval after advancing to the second round with a machine-like 6-1 6-2 demolition of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Monday. ... ( read original story ...)
Kusama, manga and more: where to see art in Japan
Big-name artists and galleries attract crowds to Japan’s cities, but visitors who venture to regional areas will find dynamic arts institutions as well as festivals that celebrate the country’s divers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan navy submarine, Hong Kong ship collide off Japan coast
A Japanese navy submarine and a commercial ship have collided off Japan’s southern coast, causing minor injuries to three crewmembers of the submarine and damage to its mast ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Condemns ‘Hate and Racism’ Toward Asian Community
Tennis star Naomi Osaka took to social media to condemn prejudice and violence toward the Asian community in the U.S. Before beginning her Australian Open campaign on Monday, Osaka went on Twitter to ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams, Venus Williams And Naomi Osaka Win Round 1 Matches Of Australian Open
Tennis champions Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka have each advanced to the second rounds of the 2021 Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
They don’t make ‘em like they used to: Tokyo’s car collectors revel in classics
Fast and furious they aren’t, but for a group of Japanese retro car enthusiasts, the sleek lines and high shine of their old-school models hold a much more special charm. A loose club of fans rolls up ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka and Serena through to Aus Open 2nd round
Posted . Former Australian Open tennis champions Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka eased into the second round, after win ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka win but Angelique Kerber loses
Serena Williams says it was a "vintage" performance as she begins her Australian Open campaign in devastating style. ( read original story ...)
Wheelchair rugby player Batt refuses to “skip the line” for vaccination for Tokyo 2020
Australian wheelchair rugby player Ryley Batt said he would not "skip the line" to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix stock index closes at highest level since 1991
Japan’s benchmark stock barometer has closed at its highest level in 30 years, boosted by a softer yen, US stimulus hopes and a “short squeeze” sparked by investors trimming their bets against the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tries to convince public that integrated resorts are good
The Japanese city of Yokohama has a steep hill to climb if it hopes to stay in the integrated resort bidding competition. Hoping to convince the public that it’s still worth it, the town’s leaders ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, ‘Vintage’ Serena Make Flying Starts At Covid-delayed Australian Open
Naomi Osaka overcame an attack of nerves and Serena Williams put on a "vintage" performance as the coronavirus-delayed Australian Open finally got underway on Monday. World number two Simona Halep ... ( read original story ...)
Too much money at stake for Tokyo Games to be cancelled, says Olympic expert
Fear of tarnishing the Olympic brand and the money it generates is the prime motivation for the International Olympic Committee to go ahead with this summer's Games in Tokyo, says one Olympic expert. ( read original story ...)
‘It remains to be seen…’: US President Joe Biden opines on 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The US President Joe Biden has said that any decision on holding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic, must be "based on science". The Games are set to ... ( read original story ...)