Ireland's Rugby Sevens made history by qualifying for the Olympics in Tokyo and although they will feel slightly disappointed with a 10th place finish they will surely look back with pride at what ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Surprises: Expect the Unexpected
As the Tokyo Games come to a historic close this weekend, we thought it apt to fill you in, dear reader, on the biggest, most outrageous surprises of the past two weeks. Join us in today’s Daily Dose ... ( read original story ...)
Gucci’s Latest Pop-Up Is All About Japanese Architecture
And from now until August 15, the public can also join in the festivities by visiting the Gucci Bamboo House, a pop-up experience flanking Gucci’s iconic Bamboo handbags. For the exhibition, Gucci ... ( read original story ...)
Experiencing the view from the Tokyo Tower
The Tokyo Tower has stood over Tokyo for more than 60 years as a symbol of hope and communication. After two weeks of quarantine, our Nexstar team in Tokyo finally got to visit it. The pandemic has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Grade A office rents take a hit from pandemic woes, new office supply
Rents in the Tokyo central five wards fell 1.7% in Q2 2021. As demonstrated by the multiple large transactions seen this quarter, Savills says opportunities in the office sector remain sought after ... ( read original story ...)
Gavatar: Japan, hidden home to world-beating companies
While the prospect of a thinly-attended Olympic Games in Tokyo does not itself thrill investors, it’s a good time to look at Japan and the investment trusts offering access to the world’s third ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Empty Olympics
An international extravaganza that pandemic-weary residents did not want—and the scars it will leave behind Mexico's Luis Alvarez releases an arrow at the Yatumenoshima Park Archery Field during the ... ( read original story ...)
Pennsylvania Native And Penn State Alum Ryan Crouser Sets Olympic Shot Put Record In Tokyo
Ryan Crouser broke his own Olympic record on his way to defending his shot put title Thursday on a hot day in Tokyo. On his last attempt, Crouser went 23.30 meters (76 feet, 5½ inches) to earn the ... ( read original story ...)
Council Bluffs wrestler to compete for bronze at Tokyo Olympics
Council Bluffs wrestler Thomas Gillman lost his first match at the Tokyo Olympics but will still be able to compete for bronze. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic event pictograms winning gold-plated popularity, inspiring parodies
Japan has already seen some big moments at the Tokyo Olympics, a teen skateboarding sensation, a golden harvest in judo, and podium-topping f ... ( read original story ...)
COVID outside of the Olympic bubble, how Americans in Tokyo are navigating the pandemic
With Japan’s newly extended state of emergency related to COVID-19 earlier this week, American athletes in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic bubble are largely protected from the virus. ( read original story ...)
No team gold, but U.S. women show depth during Tokyo stay
Simone Biles is taking a break. Maybe a permanent one. Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum are all basically sprinting to college. MyKayla Skinner is ready to ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics carry a question: What does it mean to be Japanese?
Two multiracial athletes, two high-profile roles: Rising NBA star Rui Hachimura carried the Japanese flag at the Olympics’ opening ceremony. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka lit the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo medal contenders, possible delays for election results: In The News for Aug. 4
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Daily: Japan soars to third skateboarding gold
Sign up to myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about Tokyo Olympics news. Japan’s teenage skateboarders continue to dominate the Olympic competition to the delight of the host nation. But their ... ( read original story ...)
Free-to-air TV a Tokyo Olympics loser
None of us will forget the amazing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. For Australia it was a return to the glory days. But in the years ahead Tokyo 2020 will also be remembered as the event that accelerated the ... ( read original story ...)