A surge of COVID-19 cases in Osaka raises fears that the eastern Japanese metropolis, having emerged from a state of emergency a month ago, is entering a fresh wave of infections that could become the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka city employee suspended for harassing subordinate over pregnancy timing
The Osaka Municipal Government building is seen in this photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter. (Mainichi/Tadashi Kako) OSAKA -- A senior employee at a ward office in this west Japan city ... ( read original story ...)
One year on, Australian uniforms unveiled for Tokyo Olympics
Team leaders said having the kit makes the games seem more real for athletes who’ve already had to wait an extra 12 months to compete after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed to 2021 during the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan man charged $80 over Netflix star’s suicide
The reality show, Terrace House, was cancelled after her death in May. Terrace House, co-produced by Japan's FujiTV and distributed by Netflix, was popular amongst global audiences before its ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan wants further probe into COVID-19 origins
TOKYO — Japan is calling for further investigation into the origins of COVID-19, saying the WHO report released this week was based on work that faced delays and lacked access to essential virus ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Japan rout Mongolia 14-0 in Asian World Cup Qualifiers
Image of the Japan vs Mongolia scoreboard at full time in Tokyo on Tuesday. Japan stayed perfect in World Cup qualifying by routing Mongolia 14-0, its fifth win of the second stage coming 16 months ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Australia confident of athlete vaccinations before Tokyo
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia is confident all of its athletes will be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they head off to the Tokyo Olympics, Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman said at the unveiling of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan, South Korea officials to discuss North Korea in a meeting on Friday
North Korea launched two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea near Japan last week, underscoring steady progress in its weapons programme and ramping up pressure on the new U.S. administration as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms bloom early as climate warms
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan record second-biggest win in country’s history after smashing FOURTEEN past Mongolia
Hajime Moriyasu's side bagged five goals in the first half before adding another nine in the second to complete the astonishing result against the sorry Mongolians, ranked 190th in the world. ( read original story ...)
USS Blue Ridge participates in joint exercise with Japan’s JS Kongo
The USS Blue Ridge participated in an exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Kongo this week to test the nations' combined maritime skills and intercommunication capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Japan wins fifth straight Asia World Cup Group F qualifier, smashing Mongolia 14-0 in Chiba
The Socceroos' traditional continental rivals Japan produce a dominant display to thrash Mongolia and move inexorably toward the next round of World Cup qualifying. ( read original story ...)
Osaka , Barty advance at Miami Open
Naomi Osaka of Japan hits a forehand against Elise Mertens of Belgium (not pictured) in the fourth round of the Miami Open on Monday. PICTURE: Geoff Burke – USA TODAY Sports Reigning US and Australian ... ( read original story ...)
“Not thinking of it as a straightforward goal right now” – Naomi Osaka on her chances to become World No. 1
But for me, I have realised that my mind does not function well if I keep thinking about all the things that could be." First quarterfinal in Miami ✨ @naomiosaka extends her match winning streak to 23 ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup: Japan thrashes Mongolia 14-0 in historic win
Japan recorded the second-biggest win in its history, thrashing Mongolia 14-0 in a World Cup 2022 qualifier.Werder Bremen striker Yuya Osako scored a hat trick, while Liverpool midfielder Takumi ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Barty advance to quarters at Miami Open
In the second set, Osaka needed her fifth chance of the third game to break Mertens, only for the Belgian to quickly break back to 2-2 and hold to 3-2 before requiring treatment for a right-shoulder ... ( read original story ...)