About 10,000 of 80,000 unpaid volunteers for the Tokyo Olympics have told organizers they will not participate when the games open on July 23. ( read original story ...)
Three-time Olympic champion Kerri Walsh Jennings fails to qualify for Tokyo
A five-time Olympian, Kerri Walsh Jennings called the loss, with partner Brooke Sweat, a "terrible, terrible feeling." ... ( read original story ...)
U-24 Japan National Team holds training session ahead of match against SAMURAI BLUE
One day ahead of their match against the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team), the U-24 Japan National Team held an official training session at Sapporo Dome on Wednesday 2 June. The players were seen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to donate 1.2 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan – NHK
COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan to help the island following a rise in cases, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan appreciates Japan considering COVID-19 vaccine donations
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told reporters on Thursday he appreciated Japan's consideration of donating COVID-19 vaccines and reiterated that Taiwan's exclusion from the World Health ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan foreign minister says appreciates Japan considering vaccine donations
Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu told reporters on Thursday he appreciated Japan's consideration of donating vaccines and reiterated that Taiwan's exclusion from the World Health Organisation was ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Nike backs tennis star after she withdraws from French Open
Nike and other major sponsors have come out in support of tennis star Naomi Osaka following her decision to withdraw from the French Open. ( read original story ...)
About 10,000 Tokyo Olympic volunteers have quit with Games closing in
Thousands of volunteers have pulled out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in recent weeks, organizers said, fueling concerns Japan may not be ready to host the rescheduled Games as the country struggles to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Will the Olympics still happen in 50 days?
There are 50 days to go until the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin, but the big question is - will the event go ahead? The Games are due to start on 23 July even though Japan has recently had a rise in ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics will go ahead, says Tokyo Games chief, after Covid official voices concerns
Organisers remain bullish despite senior medical adviser saying holding Games during coronavirus pandemic was ‘not normal’ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Olympics ‘100%’ going ahead – Games president Seiko Hashimoto
The Tokyo 2020 president is "100%" certain the Olympics will go ahead, but warns they could be held without fans if there is a coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
This new Muji in Yokohama has a huge grocery floor with cooking demonstrations
The kitchen space at Muji Konandai Birds will also broadcast its cooking demos throughout the store and on Instagram ... ( read original story ...)
Japan working to supply COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan this month -Kyodo
Japanese foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi in parliament on Thursday said he is working to supply COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan this month, Kyodo news agency reported. ( read original story ...)
Australian softball team arrives in Japan for Olympic camp
Australia’s Olympic women's The so-called Aussie Spirit will be in camp in Ota City, north of Tokyo, and will narrow the squad down from 23 to 15 ahead of their opening Olympic game against host Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Meditation app Calm pledges support for Naomi Osaka and will pay player fines
A relaxation and meditation app said it will pay fines for any tennis player opting to avoid grand slam press conferences for mental health reasons. Naomi Osaka’s refusal to carry out press ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tokyo 2020 chief rules out delay despite pandemic fears
The president of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee ruled out a cancellation or further postponement of the Olympics as doubts swirled among host cities and medical professionals whether the event ... ( read original story ...)