Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022. ( read original story ...)
Scott Stinson: The modern (sort of) pentathlon might never be the same after horse-abuse incident in Tokyo
One of my bigger regrets from Tokyo 2020 came from this headline, which I did not see until it was too late: “Coach Disqualified from Tokyo Olympics After Punching Horse.” So many questions, the most ... ( read original story ...)
Missing In Action: Naomi Osaka faces a more challenging future
In a short time, the 24-year-old has become a star on and off the court. But that won't subside the pressure she'll inevitably face upon her return. ( read original story ...)
Larry Summers warns global markets are bracing for Japan-style stagnation with central banks’ policy levers at risk
What markets are seeming to price is a return to secular stagnation, or Japanization,' said the former US Treasury Secretary. ( read original story ...)
Finnair adds one new destination in the U.S. and two in Asia
Finnair announced that in early 2022 it will inaugurate flights to Dallas in the United States, Busan in South Korea, and Sapporo in Japan. The Finnish airli ... ( read original story ...)
Fumio Kishida reelected Japan’s PM in parliamentary vote
Fumio Kishida, reelected as Japan’s prime minister on Wednesday after his governing party scored a major victory in key parliamentary elections, said ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s customers are freaking out after learning what the chain’s breakfast looks like in Japan: ‘We need these’
A TikToker is going viral after sharing how the McDonald’s Japan menu differs from its U.S. counterpart. The video, posted by user Adele Collette (@adele_collette), has plenty of American viewers ... ( read original story ...)
Parks, Nagoya escape Hiroshima; Paras, Gomez de Liaño fall short
Filipino cagers Ray Parks, Kobe Paras, and Javi Gomez de Liaño had contrasting results on Wednesday in the 2021 Japan B.League. ( read original story ...)
Subaru Solterra EV reveal: Watch the Japan-spec SUV debut
Look for the US debut next week at the LA Auto Show, but get a sneak peak with its reveal in Japan today. Subaru's ready to enter the electric vehicle segment with the 2023 Solterra SUV. While we ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Nagoya rises, Toyama picks up rare win
Ray Parks and Nagoya notched back-to-back wins, beating Hiroshima, 82-76, in the Japan B.League Wednesday night at Park Arena Komaki. The Diamond Dolphins, who have won ... ( read original story ...)
Dwight Ramos’ Toyama, Ray Parks’ Nagoya post contrasting B. League wins
Dwight Ramos and Ray Parks both finish with 7 points as their respective teams notch much-needed wins in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya stages fightback vs Hiroshima for back-to-back wins
NAGOYA Diamond Dolphins leaned on a superb 24-point fourth quarter eruption to win back-to-back games in the 2021-22 B.League season, turning back the Hiroshima Dragonflies, 82-76, Wednesday at Park ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing 2022: Snowboard speedster Charlotte Bankes taking Tokyo inspiration ahead of Winter Olympics
Snowboarder Charlotte Bankes says she is taking inspiration from Team GB's success ahead of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. ( read original story ...)
‘We questioned why we were doing it’ – Laura Kenny on juggling parenting with Tokyo Olympics dream
Laura Kenny admits there were times her and husband Jason wondered if the sacrifices to make the Tokyo Olympics were worth it. ( read original story ...)
Japan to pay $1.2 billion for 1.6 million courses of Merck’s COVID-19 pill
Countries have rushed to sign deals to buy molnupiravir, since data last month showed that when given early in the illness the drug could halve the chances of dying or being hospitalized for those ... ( read original story ...)
Parks, Nagoya win 2nd straight; Ex-Petron import Fazekas stuns Paras, Niigata
After Hiroshima claimed the advantage at the end of the third quarter, 64-58, the Diamond Dolphins went on a 9-2 run at the start of the fourth to shift momentum back on their side. ( read original story ...)