Two-time Olympic 800-metre champion David Rudisha will not defend his title at the Tokyo Games. Rudisha's agent told The Associated Press on Thursday that Tokyo was "out of the question" for Rudisha ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Shots; Push for Global Certificates: Virus Update
Japan approved Covid-19 vaccines developed by Moderna Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc for use, bringing the number of inoculations allowed in the country to three. ( read original story ...)
‘Small and funky’ waves a concern for surfing’s Olympics debut in Tokyo
Typical summer waves at the venue of Tsurigasaki Beach have left some competitors and fans wondering about the spectacle ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: EU orders 1.8bn more Pfizer doses; Tokyo Olympics will be safe, says IOC
Contract requires production and ingredient sourcing to be in the EU; IOC tells Japan that Tokyo Olympics will be safe for athletes and community ... ( read original story ...)
IOC President Bach to visit Japan from July 12 ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will visit Japan from July 12, ahead of the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, according to a letter released by IOC senior official John ... ( read original story ...)
‘A ridiculous idea’: Japan growing anxious ahead of controversial Tokyo Olympics
The Olympic host nation continues to struggle with COVID-19 but is still scheduled to open its doors for the Summer Games. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar junta fires protesting diplomats in Tokyo: report
Two officials at Myanmar's embassy in Tokyo have become the latest diplomats dismissed by the junta after protesting the military coup in their country, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Caris Life Sciences and National Cancer Center Japan Announce Exclusive Collaboration to Launch The SCRUM-Japan MONSTAR-SCREEN-2 Trial
Caris Life Sciences ®, a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine, announced today they have entered into an exclusive ... ( read original story ...)
Hideki Matsuyama: The coach that helped make Japan’s golf hero
Hideki Matsuyama made history last month when he became the first Japanese man to win the Masters. Earlier this year, Matsuyama hired a coach, Hidenori Mezawa, for the first time in his career, a move ... ( read original story ...)
This summer festival in Osaka will feature 1000 colourful sky lanterns
Osaka’s Sennan Long Park will celebrate its first anniversary with a three-day festival complete with sky lanterns ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must ‘radically’ speed defence build-up: minister
Tokyo must boost its military at a "radically different pace" than in the past to counter Beijing's growing capacity, Japan's defence minister said in an interview published Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Ex-assemblyman held over fraudulent signatures for governor recall
A former Aichi prefectural assembly member has been arrested for allegedly recruiting people to submit fraudulent signatures for a campaign to recall the governor of Aichi Prefecture, police said ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Tokyo Olympics will be safe, says IOC; vaccines ‘make nine people billionaires’
IOC tells Japan that Tokyo Olympics will be safe for athletes and community; profits from Covid vaccines have helped nine people become billionaires ... ( read original story ...)
IOC President Bach to visit Japan from July 12 ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games: TV Asahi
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will visit Japan from July 12, ahead of the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, broadcaster TV Asahi reported on Thursday. Plans for Bach to ... ( read original story ...)
Richie Porte out to banish bad Olympic memories in Tokyo road cycling team
The Tour de France podium finisher broke his scapula in Rio but now has another medal shot as one of eight riders selected ... ( read original story ...)
Winner’s spirit
Prabudass Krishnan was unable to log in enough training hours for an international marathon, due to a viral fever infection, just weeks before the ... ( read original story ...)