Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s full-year 2020 sales declined 12.3% from 2019. The company's operating profit declined 37.8%, 2020 versus 2019. ( read original story ...)
Japan names a female ex-athlete as new Tokyo Olympics chief following sexism scandal
Japanese athlete-turned-politician Seiko Hashimoto has been chosen as president of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, replacing former prime minister Yoshiro Mori, who resigned after setting off a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Names New Chief Just Months Before Games
Former speedskater Seiko Hashimoto, previously Olympics minister, will lead the organizing committee after her predecessor quit over sexist remarks. ( read original story ...)
Schwazer says doping verdict better than gold, hints at Tokyo
Banned Italian former Olympic 50km walk champion Alex Schwazer indicated on Friday he had not completely given up on competing at the Tokyo Games after a court dismissed a doping case against him. ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido: Sapporo massage parlor accused of employing high school girl
Hokkaido police have arrested the manager of a massage parlor in Sapporo City over the alleged employment of a high school last year ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Australian Open: Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady Meet for the Title
Osaka, a three-time major winner, and Brady, a first-time Grand Slam finalist, played a memorable semifinal at the 2020 U.S. Open and have history dating back to youth tournaments. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Osaka and Brady to meet in women’s final
A quick look at the Australian Open: LOOKAHEAD TO SATURDAY Naomi Osaka is attempting to win her fourth Grand Slam singles title and her second at ... ( read original story ...)
Woman suffers ruptured eardrum in alleged attack by ex-husband in bar
Hokkaido police have arrested a 45-year-old man over the alleged assault of his former wife in Sapporo City that left her seriously injured ... ( read original story ...)
Ad firm official: Omura recall campaign asked it to copy names
An official at an advertising company in Nagoya admitted the firm was asked to hire workers to ghostwrite scores of signatures for a governor recall petition by an official from the campaign, sources ... ( read original story ...)
Calmer Osaka looking to be role model on court: coach
Naomi Osaka not only wants to win Grand Slams and hoist trophies but also hopes to be a role model in the way she carries herself on court, her coach Wim Fissette said on Friday. Osaka will meet ... ( read original story ...)
Lockdown warrior Brady faces ultimate test against ‘new boss’ Osaka
Jennifer Brady spent two weeks in hard quarantine gathering mental strength for her tilt at a maiden Grand Slam title and will hope there is plenty in reserve when she takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee TOKYO -- Seiko Hashimoto has appeared in seven Olympics, four in the winter and three in the summer — the most by any ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Japan confirms new Covid strain; rich countries stockpiling 1bn extra vaccine shots
Rich nations stockpiling one billion extra doses; WHO urges against letting guard down amid fall in cases; Japan finds new strain, immigration centre reports infections ... ( read original story ...)
Japan January factory output to rise for first time in three months: Reuters poll
Japan's industrial production likely grew for the first time in three months in January as manufacturing activity picked up globally, a Reuters poll found on Friday, offering a glimmer of hope for an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finds new COVID-19 strain, while immigration centre reports infections
Pedestrians wearing protective masks amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, walk on a street in Tokyo, Japan 2, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds More Than 90 Cases of New COVID-19 Virus Variant
Japanese health authorities have found more than 90 cases of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus, the government's chief spokesman said on Friday. The mutant variant, known as E484K, has been found in ... ( read original story ...)