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Experts say case numbers in Tokyo need to be much lower to prevent another surge during the Games ... ( read original story ...)

On Saturday, the team Kashiwa Reysol from the on-going season of Japanese League is going have another face-off in the upcoming hours. The opponent of Kashiwa Reysol on May 29 will be the 12 th ... ( read original story ...)

"Hime-botaru" -- a type of firefly -- are seen flying around while blinking golden light in search of mating partners in the lush greenery of Mount Aioi in Nagoya's Tempaku Ward in this composite ... ( read original story ...)

The IOC, which often cites the World Health Organization as the source of much of its coronavirus information, has been steadfast in saying the Games ... ( read original story ...)

He won a silver medal at the 2012 London Paralympics and now he's aiming for gold in Tokyo. Video produced by Trystan Young and Joel Hammer. Listen to more from The Podium World Service podcast. ( read original story ...)

The first question when reviewing the third book in a trilogy is: do you need to read the others first? With David Peace’s new novel the answer is no, but it’s so good you might want to anyway.It all ... ( read original story ...)

The world No. 2 has said she won’t talk to journalists at the tournament, which begins on Sunday, but she faces a bigger obstacle: her record on clay. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka is refusing to do press conferences at the French Open as she feels that questions about her performance will damage her mental health. This may suggest a surprisingly negative mindset ... ( read original story ...)

The fallout from Naomi Osaka’s announcement that she will not be conducting her mandatory media duties at the French Open continued ... ( read original story ...)

Caster Semenya fails in her latest attempt to secure her place at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing well outside the 5,000m qualifying mark. ( read original story ...)

Double Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya failed in her latest bid to qualify for this year's Tokyo Games, finishing well outside the qualifying mark for the 5,000m at the Olympics. The ... ( read original story ...)

Japan has extended a Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other regions for another three weeks.Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that although infection were falling they remained high, and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan has extended a Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other regions for another three weeks. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that although infection were falling they remained high, ... ( read original story ...)

Even though polls show the great majority of Japanese want to cancel the Tokyo Summer Olympics because of the risk of COVID-19 infections, Japan's prime minister insists the games will go on. ( read original story ...)

"Professional athletes have a responsibility to their sport and their fans to speak to the media surrounding their competition, allowing them the opportunity to share their perspective and tell their ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka’s decision to boycott press events during the French Open didn’t exactly jive with her fellow tennis superstars, including No. 1-ranked Ashleigh Barty. ( read original story ...)