Japan's exports marked a fifth straight month of double-digit growth in July, driven by U.S.-bound shipments of automobiles in a positive sign for an export-led economy, although a key gauge of ... ( read original story ...)
Your guide to the Tokyo Paralympics
CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down everything you need to know for the Paralympics, including Canadian medal contenders and how you can watch. ( read original story ...)
Japan sees peril in U.S. chip hub to counter China
Japan is worried that U.S. plans to pour billions of dollars into chip manufacturing to fend off China could finish off what's left of a Japanese semiconductor industry that once dominated the world. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire-sponsored Travis Pastrana Rides ADVAN® Tires to Course Record at Mt. Washington Hillclimb
Yokohama Tire and veteran racer Travis Pastrana left no question who had the top ride at Sunday’s Subaru Mt. Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Female Afghan athlete makes plea for help to get to Tokyo
Afghan athlete Zakia Khudadadi made a plea for help on Tuesday as she sought to escape Kabul and revive her shattered dream of becoming the country's first female competitor at a Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
‘If I don’t win a medal I think I’ll retire’ – Emotional McKillop heads to Tokyo
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Michael McKillop says he is likely to retire if he does not make it onto the podium at the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan will ban spectators from Paralympic venues in and around Tokyo, except some schoolchildren
TOKYO — Japan will ban spectators from Paralympic venues in and around Tokyo because of the spread of the coronavirus, organizers announced Monday, as it once more opens the country to athletes from ... ( read original story ...)
New island created by underwater volcano in Japan
An underwater volcano has erupted in Japan, creating a new tiny island. The new island is around one kilometre in diameter, and is located near to the volcanic island Iwo Jima, about 1.2 kilometres ... ( read original story ...)
USS Higgins, USS Howard arrive in Yokosuka, Japan, to join 7th Fleet
Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Higgins and USS Howard arrived Monday in Yokosuka, Japan to join "forward-deployed team." ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka leaves press conference in tears; agent says reporter was a ‘bully’
Tennis star Naomi Osaka breaks down in tears following an exchange with a reporter Monday at a news conference. Her agent later calls the writer a "bully." ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Naomi Osaka is honest, thoughtful and could help many other athletes
Who knows how many more athletes are just like Naomi Osaka, who's competing at the Western & Southern Open? With her help, maybe we’ll find out. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka teams up with Levi’s to release stylish upcycled denim collection
Naomi Osaka and Levi's have teamed up for an amazing denim launch that looks like it's going to be a grand slam. The tennis star and fashion brand announced the upcoming line on Tuesday, and it's set ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets emotional while answering questions about mental health, Haiti relief
Naomi Osaka talked to the media in Cincinnati, where she is playing in the Western & Southern Open as she prepares for the U.S. Open. ( read original story ...)
Paralympics-Female Afghan athlete makes plea for help to get to Tokyo
Afghan athlete Zakia Khudadadi made a plea for help on Tuesday as she sought to escape Kabul and revive her shattered dream of becoming the country's first female competitor at a Paralympic Games. ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Dan Greaves eyes sixth medal in discus ‘art form’
Discus thrower Dan Greaves has his sights firmly set on making history at the Tokyo Paralympics in a sport he regards as an "art form". Just two years on from an injury which could have led to his ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Fukutani betters Olympic winner Morishita, Dragons end skid
Koji Fukutani hurled seven innings of four-hit ball to outpitch Tokyo Olympic winner Masato Morishita as the Chunichi Dragons beat ... ( read original story ...)