The show still has months to run, but we already know how it ends: Japan emerging from the 19th century with a unique, ethically and socially superior brand of stakeholder capitalism whose qualities ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Start Antitrust Probe on Apple, Google, Nikkei Says
The Japanese government will start investigating how Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google deal with Japanese smartphone makers, which could lead to tightening antitrust regulations, the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
England wilt, Wales are temporary, and Japan aren’t in Europe – my family’s flag tradition
We stood on the pavement on the opposite side of the street and sighed in aesthetic appreciation of what we had achieved — but only for a few seconds because my elder son dashed back indoors like a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Under-23s pound uninspired Boyz 4-0 in Nagoya
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz went down to a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Japan's Under-23 team in friendly international game at Toyota Stadium on Saturday. Takefusa Kubo (32nd), Wataru Endo (42 nd ), Ayase ... ( read original story ...)
Herbert-Mahut set sights on Tokyo after French Open title
French pair Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert will turn their focus on winning an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo after claiming the French Open doubles titles for the second time ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Under-24s pound uninspired Boyz 4-0 in Nagoya
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz went down to a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Japan's Under-24 team in friendly international game at Toyota Stadium on Saturday. Takefusa Kubo (32nd), Wataru Endo (42 nd ), Ayase ... ( read original story ...)
Emma McKeon books ticket to Tokyo Olympics with record butterfly swim
Emma McKeon broke her own national 100-metre butterfly record while becoming the first Australian swimmer to secure selection for the Tokyo Games ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Karen Bardsley withdraws from Team GB squad with hamstring injury
The England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has withdrawn from the Team GB women’s football squad with an injury. At 36, the Tokyo Olympics were likely to be her final major international tournament. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Mexico have earthquake early-warning systems. How does California’s compare?
Japan has a sophisticated system to alert its residents, and Mexico City has ubiquitous sirens. Is California's early warning system ready? ( read original story ...)
Ahead of Tokyo Olympics, Japan ponders easing curbs in Tokyo, Osaka from June 21
In Tokyo and Osaka, the Japanese government is considering reducing the Covid-19 limits. Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, the government wants to avoid a return of the Covid-19 outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Team GB goalkeeper Karen Bardsley to miss Games through injury
Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has been forced to withdraw from the Great Britain squad for the Tokyo Olympics with an injury. The Manchester City and England player, 36, is on loan at US side OL Reign. ( read original story ...)
Japan considers easing Covid-19 curbs in Tokyo, Osaka from June 21
The Japanese government is considering easing the Covid-19 restrictions in Tokyo and Osaka from June 21, an official said ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Su runs 100m in 9.98 seconds in Tokyo trials
Su Bingtian has confirmed his strong form by clocking 9.98 seconds to win the 100 metres at China's national athletics trials for the Tokyo Olympics in Shaoxing, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Why the Tokyo Olympics are different for American swimmer Ryan Lochte
After a scandal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, Ryan Lochte was ready to move on from the sport. A new perspective on life has Lochte focused on Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Why people are afraid to show support for the Games
So when people take to the streets in large numbers, it gets noticed. The Tokyo Olympics, up until the pandemic, may have been an unlikely target. But with less than 50 days till the start of the ... ( read original story ...)
Unlucky Tokyo Rolls the Olympic Dice—Again
The games must go on!” insisted Avery Brundage, then-president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at a hastily arranged memorial service for 11 Israeli Olympians and coaches murdered by ... ( read original story ...)