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While the Olympics emphasise their history, they also try to refresh the programme to broaden the appeal, include sports that are popular in host nations and to reflect changing attitudes. ( read original story ...)

Adam Peaty can make history in Tokyo as the first Briton to defend an Olympic swimming title but he wants to do more than just win. The 26-year-old has been so dominant in the 100m breaststroke ... ( read original story ...)

Through the implementation of measures designed to enhance economic security, Japan has reinforced its position as an indispensable U.S. partner. The U.S. and Japan should work together to counter ... ( read original story ...)

A person with knowledge of the situation says U.S. Olympic guard Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards has entered the health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus, which raises the ... ( read original story ...)

IOC president Thomas Bach promises ‘safe and secure’ Olympics as Tokyo Covid cases soar to highest level for almost six months ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is defenceless against foreign activist investors taking over sensitive technology companies such as Toshiba because domestic shareholders do not step up in a crisis, according to the country’s ... ( read original story ...)

About two-thirds of Japanese firms are passing on rising raw materials costs to customers or planning to do so as surging global commodity markets drive up import costs and squeeze bottom lines amid ... ( read original story ...)

World number two Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds, will compete in Montreal next month, organisers of the Canadian event said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

The gymnastics superstar has been dealing with a lingering ankle injury in recent weeks, she revealed during Episode 5 of "Simone vs Herself." ... ( read original story ...)

Along with athletes from 205 different nations making their way to Japan come thousands of tonnes of equipment and supplies. ( read original story ...)

Operated by restaurateur Freddy Hwang and his rapidly growing Sapporo Restaurant Group, the fourth local expansion for Sapporo Revolving Sushi will move into the corner space at The Landing retail ... ( read original story ...)

World number two Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds, will compete in Montreal next month, organisers of the Canadian event said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka is sharing her story in her self-titled Netflix docuseries, and as a result, we're getting some rare peeks into the 23-year-old tennis player's personal life. In addition to some cute ... ( read original story ...)

"They will be presented to the athlete on a tray, and then the athlete will take the medal him or herself." The International Olympic Committee President said. ( read original story ...)

The video, created by a Chinese military commentator, proposes a "Japan Exception Theory"—exempting the country from Beijing's "no first use" nuclear strike policy. ( read original story ...)

Olympic organizers said on Wednesday that the Tokyo Summer Games will be the first that are gender-equal -- and announced a new oath that will be taken by athletes, coaches and judges. ( read original story ...)