Japan is to build an "economic security channel" that could prevent Japanese technology and intellectual property leaks that benefit China. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo seeks help with virus, but pre-Olympic event will go on
Construction work is under way at Sapporo Odori Park, the starting and ending point for the Tokyo Olympic marathon events, in Sapporo’s Chuo Ward on April 27. (Noboru Okada) SAPPORO--City officials ... ( read original story ...)
Urban ropeway opens in Yokohama Bay Area
A ropeway built by Osaka-based amusement facility developer Senyo Kogyo opened on April 22nd in the Minato Mirai 21 district in Yokohama City. ( read original story ...)
Japan nurses voice anger at call to volunteer for Tokyo Olympics amid Covid crisis
Medical staff say their focus should remain on treating coronavirus patients rather than helping hold Games ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly lower; China, Japan closed for holidays
Shares were mostly lower in Asia in thin trading Monday, with some markets including those in Tokyo and Shanghai closed for holidays. The declines followed a retreat Friday on Wall Street, where the S ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics requests more nurses even as Japan’s medical workers are already stretched thin
Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help out with the games. ( read original story ...)
6 foreign athletes to take part in Olympic marathon test event
Six overseas athletes who have booked their spots in this summer's Tokyo Olympic marathon will take part in the half-marathon race of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is rethinking how to use its tanks to prepare for a potential clash with China
Japan is changing how it designs and uses tanks to counter a new threat from China, but it still has gaps to fill. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ambitious carbon target sparks bureaucratic panic
When Yoshihide Suga pledged to slash Japan’s carbon emissions by 2030, the prime minister received a warm welcome from world leaders at Joe Biden’s climate summit. But his announcement sparked panic ... ( read original story ...)
Sarnia weightlifter plots course for debut at Tokyo Olympics
A 23-year-old Sarnia man is taking his family's weightlifting legacy to the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Boady Santavy has set records for his weight class in Canadian, Pan American and commonwealth ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka loses to Muchova in 3 sets at Madrid Open
Second-ranked Naomi Osaka is out of the Madrid Open as Karolina Muchova won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round on Sunday. Muchova eased through the deciding set to earn her third win against a top 10 ... ( read original story ...)
No. 2 seed Naomi Osaka stunned in Madrid
Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic stunned No 2 seed Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-4 3-6 6-1 on Sunday in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open ... ( read original story ...)
Halep beats Zheng, Osaka out of Madrid after losing to Muchova
Karolina Muchova produced the biggest shock of the Madrid Open on Sunday when she knocked world No. 2 and second seed Naomi Osaka in the second round of the tournament on Sunday. World No. 20 Muchova ... ( read original story ...)
Fighters-Marines series called off due to COVID-19 infections
Nippon Professional Baseball announced the postponement Sunday of the three-game Pacific League series between the Chiba Lotte Marines and the Hokkaido Nip ... ( read original story ...)
Virus forces cruise ship back to port in Yokohama
The Asuka II cruise ship returned to the Port of Yokohama on Saturday after one passenger was found to be infected with the novel coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Osaka bundled out of Madrid by Muchova
Karolina Muchova added yet another stunning win over a top player to her collection with a 6-4 3-6 6-1 upset of world No.2 Naomi Osaka in the second round of the Madrid Open on Sunday. ( read original story ...)