Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido has confirmed its first suspected coronavirus Delta variant case, the government of this city a ... ( read original story ...)
No public for Olympic torch relay in parts of host Tokyo
Parts of the Olympic torch relay in host city Tokyo will be taken off public roads, officials said Wednesday, in another virus setback for the flame as it travels across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Olympics Tokyo may extend coronavirus curbs into Olympics period -media
Japan is considering an extension of its coronavirus prevention measures in Tokyo and other areas by two weeks to a month, Japanese media said, with less than a month to go until the Tokyo Summer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank says Pepper robot remains ‘alive’ and well
Japanese technology company SoftBank denies it’s pulling the plug on its friendly, talking, bubble-headed Pepper robot. “There is absolutely no change to our Pepper business,” SoftBank Robotics Corp. ( read original story ...)
Private Equity Gears Up for the Siege of Japan Inc.
Private-equity firms are building up a large war chest to target Japanese companies. Troubled electronics firm Toshiba could be on the menu soon. ( read original story ...)
Japan tax revenues likely reached record high in FY2020/21 – sources
Japan's tax revenues likely exceeded 60 trillion yen ($540 billion) to a record high in the year that ended in March despite the blow to the economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, two government sources ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May factory output records biggest drop in a year
Japan's industrial output posted the biggest monthly drop in a year in May, as a sharp fall in car production threatened to undermine the country's economic recovery just weeks before Tokyo is set to ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: 3×3 basketball-Japan’s ‘Worm’ out to prove host nation can hang with the elite
Japan's top player in 3x3 basketball is eager to prove that the host nation can be medal contenders when the fast-paced sport makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo. The absence of men's world champions the ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Murray: I want to win third gold medal at Tokyo Olympic Games
In case the monumental effort of Andy Murray on Monday night was somehow not enough to portray the high expectations he still places upon himself, then another indication was provided away from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May factory output posts biggest monthly drop in a year
Japan's industrial output posted the biggest monthly drop in a year in May, as a sharp fall in car production threatened to undermine the country's economic recovery just weeks before Tokyo is set to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, H.E.R. and Silk Sonic Take Home Wins at 2021 BET Awards
Several stars of Black and AAPI descent, from Naomi Osaka and H.E.R. to Silk Sonic, received awards during this year's Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards. H.E.R. won Best Female R&B/Pop ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Mark English breaks Irish 800m record to secure place at Games
Donegal's Mark English books his place at the Tokyo Olympics by setting a new Irish 800m record in Castellon on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Charley Hull and Georgia Hall turn down spots on Great Britain’s golf team
England's Charley Hull and Georgia Hall turn down a place on Great Britain's golf team for the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
US women’s gymnastics team set for 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including legend Simone Biles
The U.S. women's gymnastics team has been set for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Among the members is Simone Biles, the winningest gymnast in team history. ( read original story ...)
The U.S. women are the team to beat in Tokyo. Of course.
The United States women’s national soccer team has something to prove at the Tokyo Olympics. It's not so much about revenge after a surprising loss to Sweden at the 2016 Rio Games but, rather, a new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top court upholds ‘black widow’ serial killer’s death sentence
Japan's top court upheld Tuesday the death penalty for a woman dubbed the "black widow" for using poison to kill three lovers from 2012-2013. ( read original story ...)