The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 22,740 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday. The daily tally for the capital is down 3,573 from a week ago, and marks the ninth straight day of ... ( read original story ...)
Be wary of Japan opening Pandora’s box of militarism revival again
However, 77 years later, more and more countries in the Asia-Pacific region are witnessing Japan's expanding military, and are concerned that Japan may go back to militarism. On Saturday, Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Koya Yuruki brace helps Kobe earn vital win over Sapporo
Takayuki Yoshida's squad came into the match at Sapporo Dome dead last in the 18-team first division following four straight losses across all competitions. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 22,740 coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Sunday reported 22,740 new coronavirus cases, down 1,033 from Saturday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in Tokyo is 42, down one ... ( read original story ...)
BWF betting partner to aid media operations at World Championships in Tokyo
Japan is set to stage the Badminton World Federation World Championships for the first time from August 22 to 28 with official betting partner M88 ... ( read original story ...)
Bodies of man, woman found dead in apartment in Tokyo
The bodies of a man and a woman were found in their apartment in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward on Saturday, police said. According to police, the bodies, which had started to decay, were found in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tofu shops facing fight for survival amid rising costs
Some have reported increased sales, however, thanks to the popularity of new tofu products such as protein bars that are sold as health food products. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic canoe slalom course now giving whitewater thrills to public
Japan's first artificial canoe slalom course, built for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, is now providing the public with whitewater rafting adv ... ( read original story ...)
Tropical Storm Meari makes landfall on Japan’s Izu Peninsula
Tropical Storm Meari made landfall on central Japan's Izu Peninsula on Saturday, causing disruptions to transportation services during the peak summer holiday season. ( read original story ...)
Vinesh almost quit after Tokyo debacle
Vinesh Phogat today said she nearly quit wrestling after failing a second time to win a medal at the Olympics in Tokyo before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pep talk rejuvenated her to continue. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: White walls, blue frames harmonize on 19th century building at park in Sapporo
A building whose exterior contrast of white and blue stands out in the early summer remains a stately feature of Nakajima Park in this nort ... ( read original story ...)
Western & Southern Open Preview: Naomi Osaka vs. Shuai Zhang Betting Odds and Match Preview
In the Western & Southern Open Round of 64 on Monday, we have a matchup featuring No. 45-ranked Shuai Zhang versus No. 39 Naomi Osaka.Osaka is the favorite (-300) to get to the round of 32 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. school made teens stay on hot buses as punishment
A guardian of a female junior high school student who suffered suspected heatstroke after being kept on a bus for hours, is seen during a press conference at the Osaka Prefectural Government ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama advances rubber compounding with artificial intelligence
Developed in partnership with subsidiary Hamagom Aicom, Yokohama is using AI to achieve targeted rubber physical property values. ( read original story ...)
I almost decided to quit wrestling after Tokyo, says Vinesh
While a knee injury in the quarterfinals dashed her hopes in 2016 Rio Olympics, Vinesh again crashed out in the last eight stage in Tokyo, despite entering her weight category as the world No.1. ( read original story ...)
CWG gold medallist Vinesh Phogat says she almost quit wrestling after Tokyo Olympics failure
While a knee injury in the quarter-finals dashed her hopes in 2016 Rio Olympics, Vinesh again crashed out in the last eight stage in Tokyo, despite entering her weight category as the world No.1. ( read original story ...)