Nikole ‘Nikki’ Barnes and Lara Dallman-Weiss as they head into the final qualifier to select the USA representative in the Women’s Two Person Dinghy event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics – the 2021 470 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan’ Review: Feuding Lords and Their Fighters
In Netflix’s six-part documentary, historian interviews and bloody re-enactments tell the story of the country’s civil war. ( read original story ...)
Maersk Eindhoven expected in Yokohama Thursday following container loss
The Eindhoven, which lost 260 containers overboard last week, is in Japanese waters, A.P. Møller – Maersk said Monday, and is expected to berth at APM Terminals Yokohama on Thursday. Maersk is the ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Djokovic and Osaka add to their grand slam tallies
Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka continued to build on their legacies with victories at this year’s Australian Open. Both players displayed great athleticism and tenacity en route to the championship. ( read original story ...)
Grace named deputy Chef de Mission for New Zealand Paralympic team at Tokyo 2020
Lynette Grace has been named deputy Chef de Mission for the New Zealand team at this year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan Clears the Air in Anticipation of the World Stage
In the period leading up to 2019’s Rugby World Cup and the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Japan has spent recent years giving itself a makeover in hopes of offering an open, harmonious ... ( read original story ...)
Media Watch: New Cost Concerns for Tokyo 2020
A smartphone app being developed to help keep track of Tokyo 2020's foreign visitors during the pandemic has a few side effects of its own. According to Kyodo News, the biggest concern is the cost of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on bargain hunting
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday, bringing an end to a three-day losing streak, as investors picked up bargains following the market's recent decline, with the risk appetite towards high-tech ... ( read original story ...)
Hashimoto to address IOC Executive Board for first time since election as Tokyo 2020 President
President Seiko Hashimoto is due to address the International Olympic Committee Executive Board when it holds its monthly meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Kenyan Olympic Teams Set For Bubble Training Ahead Of Tokyo
Kenya’s Olympic teams are to start training in specialised bubble camps early March in the run-up to the Tokyo games, officials said on Tuesday. The camps are to start on March 2 and will see athletes ... ( read original story ...)
Sakura tacos? The Tokyo treat we didn’t know we needed until right now
A totally unique bite to eat in one of the city’s favorite cherry blossom-viewing spots. The Japanese proverb “hana yori dango” is a reminder that simple, straightforward pleasures are often the best ... ( read original story ...)
Brazilian footballer Richarlison concerned Everton may block appearance at Tokyo 2020
Brazilian footballer Richarlison fears he may be prevented from competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games by his club team Everton. ( read original story ...)
Japan appoints Minister of Loneliness after suicide rate rises for first time in 11 years
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has appointed minister Tetsushi Sakamoto to the role of loneliness minister, to tackle the issue reportedly exacerbated by pandemic restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Iran Says It Hopes South Korea, Japan Will Release $1 Billion in Blocked Funds
Iran expressed hope on Tuesday that South Korea and Japan would agree to release about $1 billion of Iranian funds frozen in the two countries because of U.S. sanctions, but South Korea said it still ... ( read original story ...)
Jiangsu, Nagoya Grampus, Pohang Steelers and Ratchaburi – All you need to know about JDT’s 2021 AFC Champions League opponents
Another big season in the AFC Champions League awaits JDT and here's what you need to know about their opponents in Group G! ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 275 coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 1,083
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Tuesday reported 275 new cases of the coronavirus, up 97 from Monday. The number (141 women and 134 men) is the result of 4,154 tests conducted on Feb 20. The ... ( read original story ...)