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The pandemic exacerbated concerns around mental health among sports personalities. A number of high-profile athletes have been open about their pressures and mental health challenges associates with ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is taking a break from official duties this week and resting due to fatigue, public broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday, as preparations for the Olympic Games ramp up amid ... ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo Olympics have weathered a historic postponement, an unprecedented ban on overseas fans and persistent domestic opposition, but with one month to go, the finish line is finally in sight. ( read original story ...)

Japan women's international forward Kumi Yokoyama has come out as a transgender man and says they want to help raise awareness in their home country. The 27-year-old, who plays for National Women's ... ( read original story ...)

Five Scotsmen have been given the unique opportunity to represent the British & Irish Lions at Murrayfield after Warren Gatland named his squad to play Japan on Saturday — but they may not earn a Test ... ( read original story ...)

British artistic swimming duo Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe are selected to represent Great Britain at Tokyo 2020. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The chairman of Japan's National Public Safety Commission Hachiro Okonogi on Tuesday announced he will run in the election for mayor of Yokohama in August. While opting not ... ( read original story ...)

The election bid will see the 56-year-old resign from his Cabinet post, though he did not specify when he plans to do so when asked at a news conference. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Banana, a Japanese banana-shaped sponge cake with cream filling, is arguably the most popular souvenir to bring back from Japan. ( read original story ...)

Japanese police on Tuesday filed a notice of investigation against the local office of food delivery service Uber Eats and two representatives for suspected breach of immigration law, the Kyodo News ... ( read original story ...)

Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida and Real Madrid youngster Takefusa Kubo were on Tuesday named in an 18-man Japan football squad "aiming for gold" at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)

We look at the JDT vs NGY Dream11 team and top picks alongside other details of the AFC Champions League clash between Johor Darul Ta’zim and Nagoya Grampus. ( read original story ...)

A 36-year-old man in central Japan was arrested June 21 for allegedly opening a cryptocurrency transaction account for the purpose of resell ... ( read original story ...)

Vissel Kobe take on Yokohama FC at the Noevir Stadium on Wednesday in the latest round of the J1 League. Vissel Kobe are currently fifth in the league, having accumulated 31 points from 18 matches ... ( read original story ...)

Infectious disease expert Atsuo Hamada still fondly remembers the thrill of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, but with a month until Japan hosts the Games again, he has concerns. ( read original story ...)

Maybank Investment Bank Bhd is growing more bullish on Genting Bhd as it expects Genting Singapore and its joint-venture partner to secure the Yokohama integrated resort (IR) request for proposal (RFP ... ( read original story ...)