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Japanese soccer player Nahomi Kawasumi has confirmed she will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics torch relay this month after deciding to withdraw from the event last year due to concerns about the ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday that he will decide by next week whether to use 500 billion yen ($4.58 billion) in reserve funds for targeted payments as part of emergency ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA -- "My little sister was transformed into a ball of fire, and died. And the sadness I feel over her death has not changed to this day." When Megumi Ishida, 86, closes her eyes, the memories come ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese capital’s thousands of cherry trees are about to burst into bloom — and despite Covid restrictions on the social side of viewing them, it’s still not to be missed ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government could decide Thursday whether to stick to its plan to end the COVID-19 state of emergency covering the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Olympics organisers said the torch relay would begin on March 25 from the J-Village training centre in Fukushima, as planned, launching the build-up to the start of the Games in July as they ... ( read original story ...)

March 15 (UPI) --Japan is accelerating the development of a successor to the Mitsubishi F-2 jet fighter, according to a Japanese press report. NHK reported Monday that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese worshippers prayed for the safety of themselves and their families on Sunday (March 14) by walking barefoot with Buddhist monks over smouldering coals at an annual festival near Mt. Takaosan. ( read original story ...)

Arguably the most sought-after women’s tennis star at the minute, Naomi Osaka has opened up on the strides she has made in the game and how she looks back at her journey as a three-year-old who dreamt ... ( read original story ...)

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Tokyo on Monday as part of a four-day trip to reiterate the US’ commitment to its allies in the face of ... ( read original story ...)

Scotland have returned Zander Fagerson to their squad for the Six Nations clash against Italy at the weekend after he completed a suspension for a ... ( read original story ...)

One of the best athletes on the planet right now is on fire on the big stage, and her name is Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)

Cop Wayne Couzens accused of Sarah Everard murder 'will still get paid on trial' Serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens, 48, has been charged with kidnapping and killing Sarah Everard who ... ( read original story ...)

Eight-time gold medalist Usain Bolt tells CNN that he's not worried about shoe technology helping to beat his world records and that he's looking forward to Tokyo 2020 as a fan. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Olympics organizers said the torch relay would begin March 25 from the J-Village training center in Fukushima, as planned, to commence the build-up to the Games in July as they work on COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)

The Summer Olympics are just around the corner and, for the first time since 2000, Jamaican sprinting superstar Usain Bolt won't be on the track. Men’s College Basketball Coaches Salaries What to ... ( read original story ...)