South Korea reported a record number of coronavirus cases for a second consecutive day. Japan may halt its travel subsidy program in the cities of Tokyo and Nagoya amid rising infections, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Japan, S.Korea set new daily records, mull steps
Japan’s daily coronavirus cases have exceeded 3,000 for the first time while the government delays stricter measures for fear of hurting the economy ahead of the holiday ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s daily virus cases rise above 3,000
Japan’s daily coronavirus cases have exceeded 3,000 for the first time while the government delays stricter measures for fear of hurting the economy ahead of the holiday season. The 3,030 new cases, ... ( read original story ...)
The quantum mystery of Tokyo’s on-off Olympics
Last week, at a breakfast with the former president of one of Japan’s biggest companies, the now obligatory will-they-won’t-they Tokyo 2020 Olympics debate began before either of us had taken off our ... ( read original story ...)
California Hits Record; Trader’s Guide to Rollout: Virus Update
California counted more than 35,000 new Covid-19 cases for the second straight day, New York’s infections quickened and New Jersey reported record cases on Saturday. Record U.S. deaths and cases on ... ( read original story ...)
Hailey Bieber reacts to Vogue cover featuring Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka has become the second tennis player to appear on Vogue cover in its 128-year history, the magazine reported on Friday. She rose to international fame after defeating US tennis player ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea hit record new COVID-19 cases
(UPI) -- Japan hit its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases Saturday, topping 3,000 new infections, health officials said. The country recorded 3,041 new cases and 28 deaths, marking the first time ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Surpasses 3,000 Daily New Coronavirus Cases for First Time – NHK
Japan saw more than 3,000 new infections of the novel coronavirus for the first time in one day on Saturday, public broadcaster NHK reported, as the number of cases continues to rise in the winter. A ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Cerezo stay outside top three after scoreless draw with Reysol
Cerezo Osaka missed a chance to move into the top three Saturday following a scoreless draw with Kashiwa Reysol in the J-League first ... ( read original story ...)
World Athletics approves Sapporo course for Tokyo Olympics
Sapporo's Olympic marathon course has been approved by World Athletics and a test event has been scheduled for May, organizers for the postponed Tokyo Game ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic marathon course approved, test event set for May
Sapporo's Olympic marathon course has been approved by World Athletics and a test event has been scheduled for May, organizers for ... ( read original story ...)
Route approved for relocated Olympic marathon
A route has been approved for the Olympic marathon, which is to be held in the northern city of Sapporo to avoid the Japanese capital's summer ... ( read original story ...)
SDF nurses to be sent to virus-hit Osaka as health system nears collapse
The nurses will assist doctors by conducting medical checkups, managing respirators and measuring the temperatures of patients at a temporary COVID-19 facility. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Colombian Rebel Heading For Paralympics In Tokyo
Now he is on the cusp of realizing his biggest dream, competing in next year's Paralympics in Japan despite losing both his arms and a leg, blown off when he picked up a booby trapped package. "I ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka admits she is still ‘scared’ of Serena Williams – more than two years after famously beating her in the US Open – as the 23-year-old makes debut on the …
Naomi joins Frances McDormand as one of four cover stars for the January issue of Vogue. She said that she is 'intimidated' by Serena, 39, adding that 'she's so much better' at a lot of things. ( read original story ...)
SDF nurses sent to Osaka as virus surge overwhelms facilities
Defense Forces nurses are being dispatched to two medical facilities in Osaka Prefecture to help the health care system in the area cope with a surge in novel coronavirus cases, Defense Minister Nobuo ... ( read original story ...)