Spectators from outside Japan reportedly won't be admitted amid deep concerns among the country's citizens over the coronavirus' spread abroad. ( read original story ...)
400,000 people have fled Tokyo in a 2020 pandemic exodus, seeking cheaper and less crowded cities
This was the largest outflow of people moving out of the Japanese capital, since data on inter-city migration first became available in 2014. ( read original story ...)
Japan to stage Tokyo Olympics ‘without overseas spectators’
Japan has decided to stage this summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics without overseas spectators due to public concern about Covid-19, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday, citing officials with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to stage Tokyo Olympics without foreign spectators, Kyodo says
Japan has decided to stage this summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics without overseas spectators due to concern among the Japanese public about COVID-19, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Naomi Osaka’s elder sister Mari retires
Mari Osaka, the elder sister of four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka, said she has retired from playing tennis in her Instagram ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: 3rd straight Gamba Osaka game canceled after more coronavirus cases
A first division match between Gamba Osaka and Oita Trinita on Wednesday night has been canceled after more members tested positive f ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, JoJo Siwa, Halsey and More Stars Helping Create a More Inclusive World
Stars like Naomi Osaka, JoJo Siwa, Halsey and more have owned their moment and paved a way for others, helping to create a more inclusive world. From drawing attention to topics like racial injustice ... ( read original story ...)
Gymnastics test event canceled ahead of Tokyo Olympics
A gymnastics test event for the postponed Tokyo Olympics that would have included athletes from outside Japan was canceled on Tuesday. The Japan Gymnastics Association ... ( read original story ...)
Air Force commander in Japan allows travel to all of Tokyo as virus numbers dwindle
Tokyo are no longer off-limits to those stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan. TOKYO – The commander of Yokota Air Base on Tuesday lifted the coronavirus ban on off-duty travel to the most popular ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas, gas users form alliance to boost use of carbon neutral LNG
Tokyo Gas Co Ltd and 14 other Japanese companies that use city gas have formed an alliance to enhance the use of carbon neutral liquefied natural gas (LNG) to help tackle climate change, they said on ... ( read original story ...)
Gymnastics-All-Around World Cup in Tokyo cancelled due to COVID-19 impact
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said on Tuesday it has cancelled the Artistic All-Around World Cup in Tokyo, which was also to be a test event for the Olympics this summer, due to ... ( read original story ...)
US, Australia, India, Japan: Quad heads of state to hold first-ever summit this week
The leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia will meet in a virtual summit this week, a source in Japan with direct knowledge of the talks told CNN on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka appear in Nike ad celebrating Black female athletes
Nike is showing love to Black women in new campaign. The retail giant launched its ‘We Play Real,’ campaign on Sunday showing solidarity with Black women athletes just in time for International ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Terumo says makes syringe to draw seven doses from Pfizer vaccine vials
Japan's Terumo Corp said on Tuesday it has developed a new syringe that can get seven doses out of each vial of COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer Inc, at least one more than accessible with existing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks ‘recovery of people’s hearts’ decade after quake
Ten years after Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, the lives of many who survived are still on hold. On March 11, 2011, one of the biggest temblors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy slows in fourth quarter as companies scale back spending
Japan's economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in October-December, with firms tightening spending on plant and equipment and cutting inventories. ( read original story ...)