Much of Japan kicked in its government “state of emergency” to curb COVID-19 infections Friday, as well as a less stringent “quasi-emergency,” although worries remained about their effectiveness. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reflects on emotional press conference, losing sight of the real ‘accomplishment’
Fresh off a win at the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday, Naomi Osaka addressed her emotional press conference earlier this week that began with a question about her relationship with the media. ( read original story ...)
Covid in Tokyo: Japan in ‘midst of disaster’ ahead of the Paralympics
Japan’s top health advisers have said the country is in the midst of disaster as daily coronavirus cases soared to record levels, the infected continued to be t ... ( read original story ...)
Who led Tokyo Olympics medal count? Here’s how each country performed at the Summer Games
The United States once again dominated the medal podium at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. There are 206 countries competing in Tokyo with over 11,000 athletes representing them. While there are enough ... ( read original story ...)
Even Japan Home Centre is trolling Sec Duque, which really says something about the situation
It's pretty hard to be a political fence-sitter these days, especially when it comes to the politics of the pandemic And when the issue is as massive as the Commission on Audit flagging a Php67 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tests Exploding Rocket Engine for the First Time in Space
Japan’s space agency JAXA has announced that is has successfully demonstrated the operation of a “rotary detonation engine” in space, a world’s first. Such an engine uses a series of controlled ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of ‘serious’ impact after S.Korean forced labour verdict
Japan warned on Thursday of "serious" ramifications if a South Korean court ruling to seize assets of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (7011.T) as compensation over colonial-era forced labour is enforced. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Takes Lineup to Show
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. will display a wide range of ag tires during the 2021 Farm Progress Show, which starts on Aug. 31. This includes the Alliance Agri Star II, a versatile, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Features AG Tech at Farm Progress Show
The Yokohama Off-Highway Tires team will be at Booth 252 at the Farm Progress Show from August 31 to September 2. ( read original story ...)
Monstercat Compound Presented By Sapporo Returns To Vancouver On Saturday
Monstercat Compound produced by the Vancouver-based independent record label Monstercat, returns for its fourth year on September 18. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka on Realizing She Stopped Seeing Just Competing at Elite Level as ‘an Accomplishment’
Naomi Osaka revealed she started to feel "ungrateful" for being so focused on medaling rather than the ability to play professionally ... ( read original story ...)
First COVID-19 Case Found in Paralympic Village as Japan’s Numbers Surge
So far 74 COVID-19 cases have been linked to the Paralympic Games, which get underway on Tuesday in Tokyo, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Oita Trinita vs Consadole Sapporo Preview & Prediction
When is Oita Trinita vs Consadole Sapporo taking place? Oita Trinita vs Consadole Sapporo will take place on Saturday 21st August, 2021 at 11:00 (UK) Where is Oita Trinita vs Consadole Sapporo taking ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reflects on tearful news conference: ‘I was wondering why I was so affected’
Naomi Osaka reflected on Monday's news conference that saw her break down into tears after briefly stepping away during an exchange with reporters. ( read original story ...)
Osaka says stressful world might have increased anxiety
Naomi Osaka remained the picture of calm answering questions on Wednesday after staging a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 comeback victory over Coco Gauff to reach the third round of the WTA Cincinnati Masters. The shy ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka said she felt ‘ungrateful’ for not enjoying life as a tennis icon, and that she was ‘scared’ of the media
The four-time Grand Slam winner said she had become desensitized to the accomplishment of being one of tennis' biggest names. ( read original story ...)