Novak Djokovic is well aware that his two-track pursuit of men’s tennis history at the U.S. Open — the first calendar-year Grand Slam in more than a half-century and a record 21st major title — means ... ( read original story ...)
US OPEN 2021: Osaka defends title; Djokovic seeks true Slam
A glance at the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2021: SURFACE. Hard courts. SITE. USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Me ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka bats aside recent disappointment ahead of U.S. Open title defence
Naomi Osaka did not appear to be too worried over her recent run of poor results in the run up to the U.S. Open and remained confident about chances of successfully defending her title at Flushing ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘didn’t know how big of a deal’ skipping media obligations at French Open would be
Naomi Osaka addressed her decision to skip media obligations at the French Open earlier this summer during a news conference at the US Open on Friday and explained she didn't think it would be become ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Offers Advice to Youth Athletes at Her Childhood Courts in Queens: ‘Be a Better You’
Naomi Osaka partnered with BODYARMOR to refurbish the tennis courts she played on as a kid in New York City's Queens, unveiling the completed project on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Drops Her Own ‘Preseason Access’ NFT Collection
Naomi Osaka has joined forces with Tom Brady‘s NFT platform Autograph for an assortment of blockchain-backed preseason access passes. Osaka’s NFTs arrive at various levels — Carbon Premier, Platinum ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is Officially The Highest Paid Woman Athlete of 2021
Osaka is the highest-paid woman athlete of 2021— just one year after she became the highest-paid woman athlete of all time. Over the last year, Osaka brought in $50 million in endorsements and another ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota is suspending use of its self-driving buses after one accidentally hit a visually-impaired athlete in Tokyo’s Paralympic Games village
The autonomous vehicles were shown off at the 2020 Tokyo Games, helping athletes travel to their events and around the Olympic village. ( read original story ...)
Lt. Gen. Rupp Takes Command of U.S. Military in Japan
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp assumed command of United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider here, Aug. 27.U.S. Navy Adm. John Aquilino, ... ( read original story ...)
It’s unclear whether Fukushima nuclear disaster cleanup in Japan can be finished, as planned, by 2051
Japan’s government adopted an interim plan in recent days it hopes will win support from fishermen and others to release into the Pacific Ocean treated, still radioactive water from the wrecked ... ( read original story ...)
Contaminant in over one million Moderna vaccine doses in Japan believed to be metal: NHK
A contaminant found in a batch of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Japan is believed to be a metallic particle, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported, citing sources at the health ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s Olympic success has been followed by COVID failure
As well as spreading the virus, the event eroded public confidence in the government’s handling of the crisis, undermining future containment efforts. ( read original story ...)
Japan Suspends 1.63M Doses of Moderna Vaccine Over Contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics briefing: heat havoc, brilliant Brazil and Cox gold
Kadeena Cox retains her title, Brazil win five golds and world records galore ... ( read original story ...)
Japan planes on standby near Afghanistan for evacuation, say officials
Japanese military planes assigned to evacuate Japanese nationals from Afghanistan are now in a nearby country but moving them from Kabul airport does not mean Japan is ending its evacuation operation, ... ( read original story ...)
Transcript: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan
This is a full transcript of The lowdown on being disabled in Japan as first presented by Beth Rose on 26 August 2021. ( read original story ...)