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Inside municipal halls, two anime-inspired figurines flank entrance doorways that continue to draw attention to the same words: “Tokyo 2020: United by emotion.” As the highly-controversial, ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is exploring a novel solution for the growing lack of seafarers as well as the need to improve safety and efficiency in its ocean-going shipping operations. MOL announced ... ( read original story ...)

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics takes place on Tuesday with the Japanese capital still facing Covid-19 challenges. ( read original story ...)

In today’s Paralympics briefing: we preview the opening ceremony, and look at some of the names going for record Paralympic glory ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo is to launch a Japanese-style hard seltzer inspired by the success of the alcoholic sparkling water category in the US. ( read original story ...)

Voters in Japan's second-most populous city deliver a stinging rebuke by rejecting his choice for mayor.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka wants everyone to be more understanding. The 23-year-old tennis champ made headlines for amplifying the conversation about athletes' mental health after she withdrew from the French Open ... ( read original story ...)

The 23-year-old appears on the cover of Women's Health's September issue, in which she discusses her struggle with depression and anxiety. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka talks anxiety and depression, putting her mental health before press events, and more in a new interview with Women's Health. The 23-year-old made headlines when she was fined for skipping ... ( read original story ...)

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka geared up for next week's US Open by climbing to second place in the WTA rankings published on Monday, nudging Naomi Osaka down to third. ( read original story ...)

When is Consadole Sapporo vs Nagoya Grampus taking place? Consadole Sapporo vs Nagoya Grampus will take place on Wednesday 25th August, 2021 at 11:00 (UK) Where is Consadole Sapporo vs Nagoya Grampus ... ( read original story ...)

On one side stood Naomi Osaka, at that point a relative unknown as the 19th-ranked player in the world, whose blistering aces and ground strokes had wowed audiences over the two weeks of tournament ... ( read original story ...)

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka climbed up to second on the WTA rankings, nudging Japan’s Naomu Osaka to third place. ( read original story ...)

Neither Sabalenka, 23, nor Osaka made it to the latter stages of the Cincinnati Open which was won by Ashleigh Barty, who keeps a firm grip on the number one spot. ( read original story ...)

Browse day-by-day listings of every event at the Paralympics, or filter by the sports that interest you most ... ( read original story ...)

Athletes, coaches and team members from Ireland, Britain and Luxembourg were greeted warmly by staff and volunteers of the Games upon their arrival at Haneda Airport."I'm really excited to be here. ( read original story ...)