Miu Goto was attending an event to celebrate her team winning the softball final when Nagoya mayor Takashi Kawamura pulled down his mask and biw down on her Olympic gold medal. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau Release: Yokohama to Host Global Conference on Robotics and Automation
International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2024). Organized by the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society, the renowned event will return to Japan for the first time since 2009. ( read original story ...)
Takashi Murakami x Naomi Osaka Co-Design Cherry Blossom Tennis Racket
As Naomi Osaka prepares for the upcoming U.S. Open, the tennis star has joined forces with Takashi Murakami to design a limited-edition Yonex racket and accompanying bag. The special EZONE silhouette, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals Takashi Murakami, Yonex collaboration
Even when Naomi Osaka lets her racquet do the talking, her gear has plenty to say. Yonex has served as Osaka’s longtime racquet sponsor, and have often unveiled a limited-edition racquet for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mayor apologizes for biting athlete’s gold medal
A Japanese mayor apologized Thursday for biting the Olympic gold medal of a softball player who had paid a courtesy visit after Japan beat the United States in the final. Nagoya mayor Takashi Kawamura ... ( read original story ...)
Cargo ship snaps in two off Japan’s coast, 21 crew members rescued
A cargo ship ran aground and broke into two off northern Japan, the coast guard said Thursday, with the crew of the Panama-flagged vessel taken to safety. Aerial images showed the separated stern of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Athlete Compelled To Return Olympic Gold Medal After Nagoya Mayor Bites It Off
Japan's athlete Miu Goto was compelled to replace her Gold medal earned at the Tokyo Olympics with a fresh one after Nagoya Mayor takes a bite amid COVID norms ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 smashes BBC Sport record with 104 million online viewing requests
BBC Sport’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games saw a record-breaking 104 million requests to watch the action online throughout the duration of the competition. ( read original story ...)
Extreme heat at the Tokyo Olympics draws attention to effect of climate change on athletes
Record heat and humidity in Tokyo meant harsh conditions for Olympic athletes. Should the climate crisis be a top concern for future competitions? ( read original story ...)
Japan leader’s medical adviser urges tougher virus measures
A key medical adviser to Japan's prime minister said Thursday that surging infections in the Tokyo area are severely affecting medical systems, and urged the government to take stricter measures to ... ( read original story ...)
Top Japan health adviser wants stricter COVID-19 measures for about two weeks
Japan's top health adviser said on Thursday he would request stricter emergency measures for about two weeks to tackle a spike in COVID-19 cases in Tokyo and other areas. ( read original story ...)
Japan athlete to get nibbled gold medal replaced
A member of Japan's gold medal-winning softball team will have her medal replaced with a fresh one after the mayor of her hometown chomped down on the original, Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Thursday, ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic gold medal bitten by Nagoya mayor to be replaced
The Olympic gold medal that was bitten by the mayor of Nagoya, landing him in trouble when the central Japanese city received about 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Virus Situation Is Out of Control, Panel Expert Says
A member of a Tokyo Metropolitan Government coronavirus advisory panel of experts said it was now impossible to control the spread of Covid-19 in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Olympians Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka were open about intense pressure hurting their mental health. How you can take a cue and step back too.
Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka should inspire people to start prioritizing mental wellbeing over achievement and success. ( read original story ...)
Paralympic flame ceremonies begin as virus surges in Japan
Japan held its first Paralympic flame-lighting ceremonies on Thursday, with athletes waiting to learn whether spectators will be in the stands as the country battles a spike in virus cases. ( read original story ...)