Kathleen Dawson believes she has "a realistic chance" of ending Scotland's 69-year wait for a female Olympic swimming medallist. ( read original story ...)
Australian athletes given priority access to COVID vaccines ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The Australian government on Tuesday said members of the Olympic team would be vaccinated under a priority group which includes health-care workers, Indigenous people aged over 55 and people older ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Team GB add 24 swimmers to Olympic squad
Double Olympic silver medallist James Guy and British record holder Molly Renshaw are among 24 swimmers added to the Team GB squad for the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Holly Mills: Heptathlete thrilled to be in Tokyo Olympics selection contention
Heptathlete Holly Mills is thrilled to be "there or thereabouts" for Tokyo Olympic selection after recent performances. ( read original story ...)
Olympic chief marks Japan’s pride week with LGBTQ event
The head of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday took part in an event marking Japan's LGBTQ pride week at a center in the capital, as activists and dozens of lawmakers also pushed for an equality law to be ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring the Beauty of Hokkaido – An Interview With an International Nature Guide
Hokkaido is adored worldwide for its staggering range of sightseeing opportunities. While trendy cities like Sapporo and Otaru are enough to satisfy some, for others, Hokkaido’s true charm lies in its ... ( read original story ...)
JR Central reports 1st annual red ink since its founding in 1987
Central Japan Railway Co. on Tuesday reported its first annual red ink since its founding in 1987 in the business year ended in Marc ... ( read original story ...)
Panties stolen from man in Nagoya by male/female team of thieves
Unfortunately though, panty theft isn’t unheard of, and so ordinarily someone getting arrested for stealing panties wouldn’t be all that noteworthy in and of itself. However, an incident that took ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka reports 1,231 new COVID-19 cases, 2nd highest ever
The Osaka prefectural government confirmed 1,231 new coronavirus infections on April 27, the prefecture's second highest daily count after the 1,242 cases reported on April 21. The latest daily tally ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Logs 1,231 New Coronavirus Cases
The daily number of new coronavirus cases in Osaka Prefecture came to 1,231 on Tuesday, topping 1,200 for the first time in six days and marking the second-highest figure on record for the western ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tokyo 2020 chief visits LGBTQ centre to emphasise diversity
Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto visited Japan's first permanent LGBTQ centre on Tuesday and emphasised Tokyo Olympic organisers' commitment to facilitating the public's understanding of issues ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Olympic team to receive fast-track Covid vaccinations ahead of Tokyo Games
Federal government says athletes ‘deserve the opportunity to compete’ while Olympic committee argues they needed ‘comfort and certainty’ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is Launching a Skincare Line for People of Color
Following her many partnerships with houses like Louis Vuitton and TAG Heuer, Naomi Osaka is now diving into the world of beauty with her very own skincare line. Dubbed Kinló, the label will be ... ( read original story ...)
Stunning Pink Moon Photos Show Supermoon Rising Over New York, Paris, Tokyo
The pink moon occurs once a year, but this particular lunar event was extra special because it was also a supermoon, the closest the moon comes to Earth in its elliptic orbit ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Makes Protest Over Japan’s Diplomacy Report on Chinese Military
China's foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had lodged solemn representations to Japan over its annual diplomacy report which expressed grave concerns on China's military capabilities and maritime ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to Launch Skin Care Brand for People of Colour
The tennis star is CEO of Kinló, a new venture launched with Los Angeles-based A Frame Brands aiming to provide sun and skin protection to underserved, darker-skinned consumers. ( read original story ...)