The seven-day average of new cases in Tokyo through Saturday came to 400.7, compared with 887.0 a week before. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo marks 382 coronavirus infections on Sept. 25
The Japanese capital registered 382 COVID-19 cases on Sept. 25, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, marking the 10th day in a row un･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Over 50% of Tokyo residents fully vaccinated; authorities eye broader age range
Over 50% of Tokyo residents, not including medical professionals, have had their two COVID-19 vaccine shots, the metropolitan government repo ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Parkinson: British Rowing chief executive steps down after Tokyo Olympics
Andy Parkinson stepped down as chief executive of British Rowing on Friday, nearly two months after Britain's disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Mako to Give up One-Off Payment in Controversial Marriage-Media
Japan's Princess Mako is set to forego a one-off, $1-million payment for giving up her royal status to wed a college classmate, reports said on Saturday, clearing the way for a marriage delayed for ... ( read original story ...)
Kiefer Ravena not returning for ’21 PH Cup, all set for Japan B. League debut in Oct.
Kiefer Ravena is expected to debut for the Shiga Lakestars in the Japan B.League opposite brother Thirdy and San-En NeoPhoenix in early Oct. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Tokyo court ruling again spotlights Japan immigration system’s callousness
The Tokyo High Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional for Japanese immigration authorities to deport refugee claimants without giving them the ch ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to accept Princess Mako’s renouncement of traditional marriage payment
The Japanese government will agree to Princess Mako’s decision to decline the traditional lump sum she was expected to be paid on exiting the imperial family after her upcoming wedding, local news ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka on Future in Tennis: ‘I Know I’m Gonna Play Again…Probably Soon’
Three weeks after announcing she was stepping away from tennis for the time being, Naomi Osaka addressed her potential return. Appearing on HBO's ... ( read original story ...)
In U.N. speech, Suga touts success of Tokyo Olympics despite divided public
Suga also highlighted issues including China's growing assertiveness in regional waters and North Korea's recent missile launches. ( read original story ...)
View from the ground: Osaka doctor works after hours to check on COVID patients at home
A record high of over 18,000 COVID-19 patients were recuperating at home in Osaka Prefecture earlier this month, with many unable to be hospi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Parkinson resigns as British Rowing boss after disappointing Tokyo Olympics
Andy Parkinson has resigned as chief executive of British Rowing following a turbulent period for the sport. Parkinson had been in the role for six years but st ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM: Quad leaders agree to cooperate on vaccines, clean energy
Leaders of Japan, the United States, India and Australia have agreed to cooperate on such fields as COVID-19 vaccines, and clean energy and space, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said after the ... ( read original story ...)
Andre De Grasse finally takes a break after the Tokyo Olympics back in Toronto
After becoming Canada’s most-decorated male Olympian, De Grasse won the 100 at the Prefontaine Classic, then a rush of September podium finishes in Europe, including a two second-place finishes at the ... ( read original story ...)
Step into Haruki Murakami’s surreal worlds in his new library in Tokyo
The library houses his oeuvre as well as his personal vinyl collection and a cafe inspired by him.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Paralympics gold medallist Pramod Bhagat: Have won a hundred medals but this one gold at Tokyo is equal to all of them
He may have come into the public eye with his Paralympic gold at Tokyo this month but para badminton player Pramod Bhagat has been a consistent perfor. ( read original story ...)