Stephen Scullion becomes the fastest of Ireland's Olympic marathon qualifiers as he sets a new Northern Ireland of 2:09.49 in London. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo 1972: a city transformed, a continent inspired
The first Olympic Winter Games to be held in Asia had wide-reaching benefits for the city, for Japan and even for the continent at large. ( read original story ...)
The Sapporo Olympic Education Programme
The Olympic Education Programme was developed and implemented by a wide range of stakeholders, including local businesses, sports bodies and civic groups. ( read original story ...)
Thai AirAsia X Now Flies Direct to “Sapporo” Japan! Daily Direct Flights Start at Only 3,990 THB* Per Way Visit Any Season, All Year!
Thai AirAsia X launches direct flights to Sapporo, Japan with X-tra low fares starting from 3,990 THB per way from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Sapporo (New Chitose Airport). Bookings can be made at from ... ( read original story ...)
Olunga: Kashiwa Reysol knew how to exploit Yokohama FC weaknesses in win
The Harambee Stars striker continued in what is turning out to be a prolific season as he added two more goals to his tally Kenya international Michael Olunga has revealed how they easily beat ... ( read original story ...)
Teetotallers emerge from the shadows in hard-drinking Japan
At a trendy Tokyo cocktail bar, customers sip brightly coloured beverages with sophisticated flavour profiles, designed for a small but growing market in hard-drinking Japan: teetotallers. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sony and Kioxia seeking U.S. approval to supply to Huawei: Nikkei
Japan's Sony Corp and memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp have applied for U.S. approval to continue supplying Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Nikkei reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
KOBAYASHI FROM JAPAN TO DEFEND HOT DOG EATING TITLE FOR 7TH TIME
Defending 6 time hotdog eating champion Takeru Kobayashi from Japan poses with arch rival Joey Chestnut (L) on 7/3/07 before the weigh in ceremony for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot ... ( read original story ...)
Shiki Theatre Company in Japan Reopens With THE LION KING, CATS, ALADDIN, and THE LITTLE MERMAID
Shiki Theatre Company in Japan has announced it is reopening. The company has announced productions of The Lion King, Cats, Aladdin, and The Little Mermaid. ( read original story ...)
Stardom Yokohama Cinderella Results: Kairi Sane Backstage, Debuts, A Faction Disbands
At Stardom Yokohama Cinderella, former WWE Superstar Kairi Sane was backstage watching the show retutning to the promotion since she left for WWE in 2017. Yesterday, Sane tweeted that she would ... ( read original story ...)
Unstoppable Olunga: Kenya forward scores brace in Kashiwa Reysol win over Yokohama FC
The striker continued in what is turning out to be a prolific season as he added two more goals to his tally from the 18th league game Kenya centre-forward Michael Olunga earned a brace for Kashiwa ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange Resumes Trading After Daylong Shutdown
The Tokyo Stock Exchange began normal trading again Friday after an unprecedented all-day shutdown Thursday that executives blamed on a malfunctioning computer part. ( read original story ...)
Sink or swim for some U.S. athletes in Tokyo Games bid
By Steve Keating (Reuters) - The COVID-19 delayed Tokyo Olympics will have opened the door for some U.S. swim team hopefuls and slammed it shut on others, says triple gold medallist Rowdy Gaines, ... ( read original story ...)
Australia to discuss critical supply chains with Japan, India and US as China relationship frays
Beijing is worried about what the so-called Quad could become and has previously labelled the group ‘an anti-China frontline’ ... ( read original story ...)
Australia to Discuss Security, Economic Recovery at ‘Quad’ Meeting With Japan, India, U.S.
Australia's foreign minister said she will travel to Japan to meet counterparts from the "Quad" group of the United States, India and Japan next week to discuss regional security, economic recovery, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan regulator orders Tokyo exchange to report on system glitch: source
Japan's financial regulator has ordered the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and its owner, the Japan Exchange Group, to report on a system glitch that halted trade all day on Thursday, a person familiar ... ( read original story ...)