Cruise ships have garnered unprecedented global news media attention in 2020. But little of it has been favorable. In February, Diamond Princess was forced to quarantine in Yokoha ... ( read original story ...)
Family identifies body found off Kaena Point as missing diver, 15
Family members have identified the body found off of Kaena Point today as the missing 15-year-old boy, according to Honolulu Fire spokesman Capt. Jeffrey Roache. Firefighters found the teenager ... ( read original story ...)
Farah feels Tokyo delay could help 10,000m title defense
Multiple Olympic champion Mo Farah has been looking at the positives that come with a postponed Olympics until 2021, as it gives him extra time to train and defend his 10,000 meter title. Having ... ( read original story ...)
Without any competitions, Olympic athletes feel financial squeeze as they train for Tokyo Games
Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry relies on prize money to make a living. “Because there’s literally nothing, no competitions, that’s our income.” ... ( read original story ...)
28-year-old sumo wrestler dies in Japan from coronavirus
The wrestler developed a fever on April 4 but could not get a test or find a hospital until his symptoms worsened and he was accepted four days later. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulators approve nuclear plant capable of extracting plutonium
Nuclear regulators in Japan have approved a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant capable of extracting plutonium. The plant located in Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, takes spent fuel from reactors and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan´s Softbank sees consolidation in Latam food delivery
Japan's SoftBank Group Corp , a shareholder in some of Latin America's largest food delivery companies, expects consolidation in most markets, a senior executive said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka using lockdown to conquer inner demons
The tennis season was suspended in early March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the hiatus will continue until at least mid-July with many countries in lockdown to contain the virus. Japan's Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
‘I’m done with being shy.’ Tennis champion Naomi Osaka on overcoming her crippling shyness
Two-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka tells Christina Macfalane that she is using lockdown to draw more and to learn how to come out of her shell and stop being shy.Two grand slam titles and a rapid ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Japan’s Osaka using lockdown to conquer inner demons
Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is using the novel coronavirus shutdown as one of self reflection to try and overcome her crippling shyness. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opens up about struggle with crippling shyness
Naomi Osaka has opened up about her struggle with shyness and said she is now able to conduct interviews in "full sentences" rather than one-word answers. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Grand Slam champion Osaka using lockdown to get over her shyness
Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is using the novel coronavirus shutdown as one of self reflection to try and overcome her crippling shyness. The tennis season was suspended in early March ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka using coronavirus lockdown to conquer her inner demons
Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is using the novel coronavirus shutdown as one of self reflection to try and overcome her crippling shyness. The tennis season was suspended in early March ... ( read original story ...)
Hanshin Railways offers Osaka and Kobe colouring pages and art tutorials
Trains and railways are a big deal in Japan. The country is home to one of the most efficient, and crowded, train systems in the world – they’re rarely delayed by more than a few seconds. However, in ... ( read original story ...)
Time Out: Naomi Osaka draws and tries to come out of her shell
Two-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka tells Christina Macfalane that she is using lockdown to draw more and to learn how to come out of her shell and stop being ... ( read original story ...)
‘I have a lot of regrets.’ Tennis champion Naomi Osaka opens up about her crippling shyness
Two-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka tells Christina Macfalane that she is using lockdown to draw more and to learn how to come out of her shell and stop being shy. ( read original story ...)