Nagano Prefectural Police have arrested a 22-year-old woman for allegedly abandoning her newborn at a vacant property in Tomi City last week ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka named 2021 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, was named Sportswoman of the Year at the 21st Laureus World Sports Awards on Thursday. “I am so happy to receive this Laureus World Sportswoman of the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wants ‘discussion’ on Olympics amid virus surge in Japan
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka said Sunday she favoured a "discussion" taking place over the Olympic Games taking place as Tokyo reels from a new coronavirus surge. There has been increasing ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, where less than 1% of the population is fully vaccinated, protests to cancel or postpone Olympics intensify
The country is in the throes of a fast-spreading wave of COVID-19 infections. Many Japanese people feel this is no time to be hosting Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Bomber Mafia Prevented a Bloody Invasion of Japan
The alternative—the invasion—was expected to more than double American dead from the rest of the war. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka says risk of staging Olympics must be carefully weighed
Japan's Naomi Osaka said on Sunday that while she has spent her entire life waiting to compete at the Olympics, the risks of holding the Tokyo Games amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic should continue ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Justin Gatlin part of test event at stadium
Former Olympic champion Justin Gatlin is one of hundreds of athletes to take part in a test event at Tokyo's Olympic stadium. ( read original story ...)
A Ferrari F40 Just Burned to the Ground in Japan
Both driver and passenger escaped as the fire started, but the legendary Ferrari is burnt to a crisp off Japan's legendary Hakone Turnpike. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tests Olympic Stadium With Little Time to Spare
Nine athletes who live outside Japan were granted an exception and permitted to enter the country as organizers prepare for this summer’s Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends Covid emergency in Tokyo as Olympics loom
Government admits restrictions that had been due to end on 11 May have failed to stop rising infections ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka conflicted over holding the Tokyo Olympics
Naomi Osaka is conflicted over whether the Tokyo Olympics should be held amid the coronavirus pandemic. The second-ranked tennis player, who represents Japan, was asked about the games at the Italian ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka hesitant about Olympics staging: ‘It definitely should be a discussion’
Naomi Osaka has opened up about her ambivalence around the Tokyo Olympics going ahead this summer. Naomi Osaka is not 100% behind the Olympics going ahead this summer, expressing as much in her recent ... ( read original story ...)
Two Tokyo Olympics: Inside and outside the National Stadium
Sebastian Coe tried to reassure athletes and skeptical residents of Japan that the postponed Olympics will be safe when they open in just under 11 weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Athletics chief Coe says Tokyo Games can be ‘beacon of hope’
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe said Sunday he believes the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Olympics can be "a beacon of hope and optimism", despite infections surging in Japan and other countries. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium holds track and field test event, minus fans
Hundreds of athletes, including U.S. sprinter Justin Gatlin, participated in a test event at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, as organisers fined tuned operations and practiced COVID-19 countermeasures ... ( read original story ...)
Trouble mars skateboarding’s rising popularity in Japan
Awaiting its Olympic debut in Tokyo this summer, skateboarding has become increasingly popular in Japan as an outdoor activity one c ... ( read original story ...)