U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will visit Japan, South Korea and Mongolia from July 18 to July 25, the State Department said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Japan’s Suga in danger of becoming another revolving-door premier
Struggling with rising coronavirus cases and a deeply unpopular Olympics, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is at risk of becoming the next in a long line of short-term leaders. ( read original story ...)
Netflix’s ‘Naomi Osaka’ Docuseries Keeps Viewers at a Distance: TV Review
Naomi Osaka’s first Grand Slam victory was so dramatic as to feel like the scripted climax to a movie. In 2018, the rising tennis phenom faced Serena Williams, one of the greatest to have ever ... ( read original story ...)
The 5 Biggest Moments in Naomi Osaka’s New Netflix Docuseries
Naomi Osaka’s much-anticipated Netflix documentary series, called “Naomi Osaka,” is finally here. The series, split into three episodes, offers a very intimate glimpse into the mind of the four-time ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic athlete, staffer test positive for virus in Tokyo
An Olympic athlete and a staffer linked to the Tokyo Games tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Japan, organizers said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Hayashi to Run for 4th Term as Yokohama Mayor
News; Hayashi to Run for 4th Term as Yokohama Mayor; Hayashi to Run for 4th Term as Yokohama Mayor. News from Japan. Politics Jul 15, 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
1 Week Before Olympics Begin, Tokyo Reports Over 1,300 New COVID Cases
Tokyo is under a fourth state of emergency, so restaurants and bars will close early and not serve alcohol during the Olympics. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases surge to six-month high in Tokyo a week before Olympics
New coronavirus cases surged to 1,308 in Tokyo, a six-month high, as fears rise of possible dramatic increase as Games start in eight days. ( read original story ...)
What it’s like at the Tokyo Games: Reporter’s notebook
I was happy for them, especially given the particular stresses they must be under Tokyo Games. The COVID measures in place here make this one of the most complicated ... ( read original story ...)
What we know about the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics
Plenty of questions remain with the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to be held on Friday, July 23. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Cases at 6-month high in Tokyo before Olympics
TOKYO — Coronavirus cases in Tokyo have surged above 1,300 for a six-month high, just one week before the Olympics. There are concerns a dramatic increase could flood hospitals during the Olympics, ... ( read original story ...)
From slushie machines to megaliters of alcohol spray, the Tokyo Olympics is a logistical nightmare
With athletes from 205 different nations making their way to Japan come thousands of tons of equipment and supplies ... ( read original story ...)
Cases surge to 6-month high in Tokyo a week before Olympics
New coronavirus cases surged to 1,308 in Tokyo on Thursday, a six-month high, as fears rise of a possible dramatic increase that could flood hospitals during the Olympics that start in eight days. ( read original story ...)
Quadarella is among Ledecky’s few challengers for Tokyo
Carefree. Spontaneous. Full of life. A contagious ear-to-ear smile. Simona Quadarella is your typical 22-year-old Italian. She’s also one of the few swimmers capable of challenging American standout ... ( read original story ...)
Welcome to the Tokyo Olympics, where public health, money, and politics collide
Extinguish the Olympic flame! Oppose the Tokyo Olympics!” she shouts. Security rushes around her. Such is the backdrop for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic games, set to begin on July 23 in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Gives Nod to Future IPO of Massive Tokyo Subway Operator
Japan’s Transport Ministry approved the idea of a share sale of Tokyo’s subway-system operator, setting the stage for one the country’s largest privatizations and exchange listings in recent years. ( read original story ...)