The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans — if any — being allowed when they open in just over two weeks. Japan’s Asahi newspaper, citing multiple ... ( read original story ...)
Pikes Peak: 2 division wins for Yokohama
Cars running on Yokohama Advan tyres have finished first in two open tyre supply divisions of the 99th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which took place in Colorado, USA, on 27 June. The division ... ( read original story ...)
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan. The games begin July 23, with organizers determined they will go on, even with a reduced number of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says to ship 1.1 million more AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan
Japan will ship about 1.1 million more doses of AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday, after previously delivering 1.24 million ... ( read original story ...)
Controversial “comfort women” statue exhibited by Nagoya gallery
Works from an art exhibition that has repeatedly sparked controversy for its purported "anti-Japan" message in featuring a statue symbolizing wartime "comfort women" have been put on display at a ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Boxing-Transparent Tokyo hopes judging rejig can dial down disputes
Boxing will start with a clean slate for the Tokyo Olympics following an acrimonious contest at the 2016 Games, with the sport's troubled governing body and all 36 of the Rio officials barred from any ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Rugby-Fijians set to fly again in Tokyo
The Fijian men's sevens rugby team gave the Rio Games one of its enduring images when they came together to belt out a few hymns after winning their nation's first Olympic gold medal and the Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Rescuers Resume Search for 24 Missing in Japan Landslides
Rescuers in Japan waded through mud, rock and splintered wood in search of 24 people still missing on Tuesday after heavy rain triggered massive landslides in the seaside city of Atami three days ago, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan searches for 24 unaccounted for in mudslide; 4 dead
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for more than 20 people who may be trapped after mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: The confounding rules around the sporting event
The fastest American woman has been banned from her signature event at the Tokyo Olympics for taking a performance decreasing drug. ( read original story ...)
Japan mudslide: Rescue workers in Atami search for 80 people feared missing
Japanese rescue workers continued to search for survivors Monday, two days after a devastating "tsunami" of mud swept through a coastal city, killing at least three and leaving more than 80 feared ... ( read original story ...)
At 34, ‘Mommy Rocket’ Fraser-Pryce sprinter to beat in Tokyo
Every time Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce steps on the track, some sort of record is in jeopardy. At the top of that list, of course, is Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old mark in the 100 meters. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Ashley McKenzie named in judo team for third Olympics
Commonwealth and European medallist Ashley McKenzie is named in a six-strong GB judo team for the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
At least 4 dead, dozens still missing in central Japan mudslide
Rescue workers have been looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a mudslide tore through a Japanese seaside resort town. ( read original story ...)
Japan searches for dozens missing in mudslide; 4 dead
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Clinch Last 16 Ticket with Win Over JDT
Nagoya Grampus became the first East Asian side to clinch an AFC Champions League last 16 ticket this season, after the J.League 1 side had edged out a much-changed Johor Darul Ta'zim side 2-1 at the ... ( read original story ...)