But this summer's pandemic-era Games in Tokyo are destined to go down as the most joyless of modern times with athletes sequestered and cheering even banned. In the past few weeks, Japan's government ... ( read original story ...)
Will 2020 Olympics Go Ahead? Japan Faces Multibillion-Dollar Loss If Games Are Canceled
Corporate sponsors have hired consultants to determine whether being associated with Games could have a negative impact on their brands. ( read original story ...)
Factbox: From triumph of 1964 Olympics to COVID: Japan then and now
Japan hoped that holding the 2020 Olympics would reprise the triumph of 1964, when it became the first Asian host of the Games and gained a huge economic boost, but the coronavirus has muted the ... ( read original story ...)
Celtic: ‘Boss’ Postecoglou sends emotional farewell to Yokohama F.Marinos on J-League exit
New Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has praised the most passionate fans in the country as he announced his departure from Japan and the J-League. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba colluded with Japan ministry to undermine shareholders, probe finds
Japan's influential trade ministry effectively colluded with Toshiba Corp's management to influence shareholders votes on director nominees at last year's annual general meeting, an independent probe ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Breweries set to start Yebisu beer sale in Singapore
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. will start selling Yebisu beer in Singapore on Tuesday, hoping to capitalize on strong demand for Japa ... ( read original story ...)
Ange Postecoglou confirmed as Celtic manager – to begin work immediately after exit from J-League side Yokohama F.Marinos
Celtic have confirmed Ange Postecoglou as new manager – replacing Neil Lennon who departed the club in February – and the new man will set to work immediately. ( read original story ...)
Reaction from Yokohama Marino Fans as Postecoglou Announced
YOKOHAMA MARINO’s fans clapped Ange Postecoglou off the pitch on Wednesday, despite them crashing to a defeat in the Emperor’s cup to relative minnows Honda FC. The love for Ange and ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox-Money, money, money: the cost of Tokyo’s pandemic-delayed Olympics
Despite growing local opposition amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympic Games that were postponed last year will get under way in less than two months - barring "Armageddon", as one ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Sapporo struggling to stage marathon as coronavirus cases surge
Sapporo, which has a population of just under 2 million people, currently accounts for almost two-thirds of Japan’s new cases. ( read original story ...)
Newcomer Turgott expresses burning desire to cement Boyz spot
But he should not be judged only by his wiry build, for he's got ability, and more importantly, a burning desire to represent the Reggae Boyz. Turgott, 27, made his Jamaica debut in a friendly ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo vaccination centre to offer shots to younger people as Olympics loom-media
A mass vaccination centre in Tokyo will begin booking COVID-19 shots for people under 65 years old from Saturday, the Sankei Newspaper reported on Thursday, as Japan ramps up efforts to inoculate ... ( read original story ...)
This casual restaurant in Yokohama will serve you a tasty “two-color” tray at the crack of dawn
We follow a Japanese taxi driver's recommendation and find a delicious eatery that's easy on the eyes and the wallet. ( read original story ...)
Man suspected of stealing recorders from Nagoya middle school
Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 39-year-old ma who is suspected of stealing recorders from a middle school in Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Kanagawa cops seize 50 illegal pachinko machines from Yokohama parlor
Kanagawa Prefectural Police have seized more than 50 illegal pachinko machines from a parlor in Yokohama City, reports NHK (June 9). Early Wednesday, police raided parlor Lucky in Naka Ward and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese sponsors think twice about associations with Tokyo Olympics
Corporate sponsors of the Tokyo Olympics have brought in marketing consultants to determine whether a direct association with the Games would damage their brands. According to people working directly ... ( read original story ...)