The two young stars’ criticisms of police brutality after George Floyd’s killing were brave in a culture uneasy with black athletes speaking out ... ( read original story ...)
First Weekend Out after State of Emergency Lifted in Tokyo
Peoples hike on Mt.Takao, a 599-meter mountain in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Mt. Takao won its fame as a destination like the Ginza and Roppongi area, after being awarded three ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May factory activity sinks as pandemic lockdowns hit demand: PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace since March 2009 in May, a private sector survey showed on Monday, as manufacturers widely struggled with the demand blow from the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Lions to take on Japan at Murrayfield
Edinburgh appears set to host a British & Irish Lions game against Japan next year before the touring squad flies to South Africa (Owen Slot writes).BT Murrayfield emerged as the favourite yesterday ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka and Gauff should not be discouraged from their protests
The two young stars’ criticisms of police brutality after George Floyd’s killing were brave in a culture uneasy with black athletes speaking out ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hospital clown association puts shows for sick kids online
Clown performances are being put online to help cheer up children struggling with illness, as making physical hospital visits has become dif ... ( read original story ...)
Student’s goal of creating online shooter solo a hit with Japan’s gaming community
A student aiming to make a competitive shooting game all by himself has taken Japan's online gaming community by storm. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: No positive results in EPL latest testing round
There have been no positive results from the Premier League's latest round of COVID-19 testing. The league says a total of 1,130 players and club personnel were tested in the fourth round of screening ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Ex-minister says French league canceled too soon
France’s former sports minister says the government was too hasty in calling off soccer leagues this season. The French leagues were canceled after Prime Minister Édouard Philippe said in late April ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: No return yet for world champion Springboks
The South African government has maintained a ban on all contact sports competitions because of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan on containing coronavirus could help U.S. reopen safely
In many ways, Japan’s experience of the coronavirus pandemic has paralleled America’s. The pathogen hit harder there than in neighboring countries — particularly in its largest, densest metropolis. ( read original story ...)
Some Japanese Whiskies Aren’t From Japan. Some Aren’t Even Whisky.
Though the spirits have won praise and high prices, Japan has few rules for what those bottles should contain. ( read original story ...)
Japan air force’s flyover for medical workers
Rough Cuts Japan air force's flyover for medical workers. Posted . The Japanese air force's aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday (May ... ( read original story ...)
Testing Is Key to Beating Coronavirus, Right? Japan Has Other Ideas
The country has reported fewer deaths than other major nations and ended a state of emergency even while maintaining a low testing rate. ( read original story ...)
Central Japan zoo partially reopens with reservation system to avoid crowds
People flocked to a popular zoo in this central Japan city on May 28 as the facility began to welcome visitors with reservations after remai ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tire plant set to reopen in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ7)-Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) announced its tire plant in Salem is set to reopen June 1. Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) was closed temporarily in order ... ( read original story ...)