Susumu Morita, secretary-general of the Japan Federation of Medical Worker’s Unions, said there were "strong reservations about hosting the Olympics at the expense of the lives and health of patients ... ( read original story ...)
French Open fines Naomi Osaka $15,000 after Sunday’s victory
Naomi Osaka fined for avoiding reporters The French Open fined Naomi Osaka $15,000 for missing mandatory press interviews after her victory on Sunday. Osaka, currently ranked as the No. 2 tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Faces Olympic Losses No Matter How It Handles the Games
The country has already lost out on foreign tourists’ spending, and opening to local spectators risks a costly Covid-19 surge. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: France tightens travel from UK over India variant; Japan mulls tests for Olympics fans
UK travellers to France face tighter curbs from Monday; Japan may require Games fans to test negative or show vaccine proof; India reports lowest case numbers since 11 April ... ( read original story ...)
Airdo, Solaseed Air to launch joint holding firm in October 2022
The two companies will realign their operations as they are facing an earnings slump due to the fallout from the novel coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Scientists identify protein that activates plant response to nitrogen deficiency
Nitrates are critical for the growth of plants, so plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to ensure sufficient nitrate uptake from their environments. In a new study published in the journal ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka fined, threatened with suspension for media boycott
Osaka had previously announced she would not participate in media appearances at the tournament, citing a need to protect her mental health. ( read original story ...)
There are more than 8 million empty homes in rural Japan, and local governments are selling them for as little as $500 in a bid to lure in residents
In Japan, local authorities are giving away renovation subsidies to incentivize people to move into the country's rural areas. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Transgender weightlifter Hubbard’s presence in Tokyo unfair: rival
Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen said allowing transgender New Zealand athlete Laurel Hubbard to compete in the women's event at the Tokyo Olympics is unfair and that the situation is "like a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Government Gives OK to Theater Reopening
The Tokyo city government has announced the relaxation of shutdown measures at cinemas and museums. This is despite the Japanese national government’s recent extension of the current state of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: local fans may need to show vaccination proof or negative Covid test
Games authorities are relying on Japan’s spectators to provide atmosphere but are now in a race against time to inoculate population ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Japan mulls tests for Olympics fans; India posts lowest case numbers since April
Japan may require Games fans to test negative or show vaccine proof, UK PM says he wants G7 agreement on vaccine passports; signs UK is facing third wave ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis of Amur vessel incident completed, decision expected during the week
The Consul General of the Russian Federation in Sapporo Sergey Marin noted that the captain and ship owner of the Amur had applied for consular assistance ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka fined for media boycott at French Open
Tennis star Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 by Grand Slam organizers on Sunday for boycotting news conferences at the French Open.They further warned Osaka of possible expulsion from future tournaments ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Skips News Conference, Drawing Tennis Officials’ Ire
The heads of the Grand Slam events warned Osaka of escalating penalties, including default, if she continued to not “do press,” as she vowed she would not last week. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-French Open deletes tweet on Osaka press blackout
The French Open has deleted a post on its Twitter feed which praised players for attending media conferences as Naomi Osaka's press boycott continued to overshadow the Grand Slam. The tweet showed ... ( read original story ...)