As Olympics host Tokyo saw another record number of coronavirus cases Wednesday, Japan’s vaccination minister said the speed of the country's inoculation campaign is less urgent than getting shots to ... ( read original story ...)
Succession crisis looms but Japan won’t contemplate a woman on the throne
Japan has ruled out allowing women to ascend to the imperial throne despite popular support and a shortage of male heirs that threatens to break a succession line that can be traced over two millennia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan returns to profit, forecasts profit for year
Nissan reported a 114.5 billion yen ($1 billion) profit for the April-June quarter as its sales and profitability improved, especially in the U.S. market. The Japanese automaker says it expects to ... ( read original story ...)
In rare wildlife encounter, whale watchers spot two white killer whales off Japan
Whale watchers in Japan were recently treated to a rare wildlife encounter when they saw, not one, but two white orcas swimming side by side. The pair and their pod were spotted by a group on a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber significantly reduces weight of automotive air-conditioning hose by using a rubber–resin polymer
The new ultralight hose is made from a rubber–resin polymer alloy developed by applying Yokohama Rubber’s proprietary technologies. This new alloy combines the flexibility and heat resistance of ... ( read original story ...)
Players, coaches criticize IOC dropping softball as sexist
As much as losing to Japan stung American softball players, the International Olympic Committee's decision to drop the sport again for 2024 angered them even more. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo organisers apologise for food waste, in latest Games headache
Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday apologised for ordering too much food for their staff during the opening ceremony and letting it go to waste after videos of trucks carting off boxes of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s COVID Cases Have More Than Doubled Since Olympics Started
Officials are set to report 3,000 COVID daily cases, the highest-ever recorded in the Japanese capital—the record has now been broken on consecutive days. ( read original story ...)
Even in absence, North Korea’s presence felt at Tokyo Games
North Korea isn't at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. And therein lies a tale — one of sports and viruses, but most of all a tale of complex politics. While it's not making headlines here, the North’s ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles withdraws from all-around final at Tokyo 2020 to focus on mental health
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the individual all-around competition to focus on her mental health, USA Gymnastics announced on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics medal count: What country has the most medals at Summer Games? Here’s the full list.
The U.S. is the all-time Olympics medal count leader with nearly 3,000. Great Britain, which trails the U.S., has less than 1,000. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Roglic wins men’s cycling time trial, Biles latest and more – live!
Join our team of writers for live updates from day five of the Olympic Games in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Fukushima, intended to celebrate recovery from nuclear disaster, will have an ‘unfortunate’ lack of fans for Japan’s Olympic baseball game
After a 13-year hiatus, baseball is returning to the Olympics -- although no fans will be there to witness it. ( read original story ...)
Timely bunt rallies Japan past DR in 9th in Olympic opener
At risk of an embarrassing defeat to start the Olympic tournament, the Japanese baseball team turned things around with its signature fundamentals. Fans of Major League Baseball, be ready: bunting is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rallies in 9th to beat DR 4-3 in Olympic opener
Hayato Sakamoto hit a game-ending, bases-loaded single that capped a three-run, ninth-inning rally, lifting host Japan over the Dominican Republic 4-3 in the Olympic baseball opener Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima laments ‘unfortunate’ lack of fans for Japan’s Olympic baseball game
After a 13-year hiatus, baseball is returning to the Olympics -- although no fans will be there to witness it. ( read original story ...)