The Australian Open semifinals on Wednesday night are headlined by a match between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, two of the biggest stars in sports. Williams is chasing a 24th Grand Slam women’s ... ( read original story ...)
Most Japan firms oppose holding Tokyo Olympics as planned: Poll
Nearly two thirds of Japanese firms oppose holding the Tokyo Olympics as planned, a Reuters monthly poll found, swinging from the previous survey that showed most companies were in favour of giving it ... ( read original story ...)
Most Japan firms oppose holding Tokyo Olympics as planned: Reuters poll
Nearly two thirds of Japanese firms oppose holding the Tokyo Olympics as planned, a Reuters monthly poll found, swinging from the previous survey that showed most companies were in favour of giving it ... ( read original story ...)
Cycling around Japan’s Ring of Fire
Wildlife expert Nick Baker embarks on an exhilarating adventure through Japan’s Wilderness. Wildlife expert Nick Baker gets on his bicycle to explore some of Japan's most dramatic landscapes. Wildlife ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka Is the Matchup of Tennis’s Pandemic Era
With top seed Ashleigh Barty out of the women's tournament, the semifinal match between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka feels like a final before the final. ( read original story ...)
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccinations as Tokyo Olympics draw closer
Japan launched its mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Wednesday, amid questions about whether the drive would inoculate enough people in time for the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan rolls out vaccination drive. Too late for the Olympics?
Japan has launched its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, months after the U.S. and other major economies started theirs. Widespread vaccination may be crucial to holding the 2021 Olympics in July, but ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finally Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations With Just Months to Go Before Olympics
Many are wondering whether the COVID-19 vaccination campaign will reach enough people, and in time, to save the Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka have a brief but memorable history
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, who will meet in an Australian Open semifinal, have met four times before, most memorably in the 2018 U.S. Open final. ( read original story ...)
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccinations as cases rise
Japan began to administer COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and BioNTech, inoculating hospital workers in Tokyo as cases continue to soar in the country. ( read original story ...)
Report: Hashimoto will be offered job to head Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee is about to get a new president — and it looks like it will be a woman. According to a report in Japan, the job will be offered ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party says women can join key meetings — as silent observers
When the leaders of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party meet, there are no women at the table. But the male-dominated elected body has a proposal to change that — by allowing five female lawmakers ... ( read original story ...)
8 things you need to know about the Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka showdown
There's some history between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka. Here's what you need to know ahead of their Australian Open semifinal showdown ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka the next hurdle in Serena’s quest for 24th Slam
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka have long moved on from their tempestuous 2018 U.S. Open title match but that will do nothing to dampen the suspense ahead of their blockbuster Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Japan starts COVID-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics
Japan launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign Wednesday, months after other major economies started giving shots and amid questions about whether the drive would would ... ( read original story ...)
For My Next Trick … Opening a New Musical in Tokyo in a Pandemic
Our writer’s adaptation of “The Illusionist” was slated for a tryout run. Lockdown, a tragic death, cancer and quarantine got in the way, but didn’t stop the show. ( read original story ...)