Russian President Vladimir Putin may not be allowed to participate in a planned state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should he decide he wants to attend, Sankei reported, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo begins rollout of fourth shots for medical workers as cases surge
The decision to begin the vaccinations was aimed at ensuring enough medical workers are available as Japan sees record numbers of new cases. ( read original story ...)
Major Kabuki performance in Tokyo halted after 48 actors, staff get COVID
A major Kabuki performance in the Japanese capital that was slated to run for about a month has been halted after 48 actors and staff tested ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Norman speeds to 400-meter world track title, overcomes Tokyo disappointment
Michael Norman, a former Vista Murrieta High and USC standout, won the 400-meter title in 44.29 seconds at the world track championships Friday night. ( read original story ...)
IOC chief Bach reflects on Tokyo Olympics one year later
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said holding the Tokyo Games amid the coronavirus pandemic meant a generation of athletes experienced what may have been a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Shinzo Abe’s suspected assassin to undergo psychiatric evaluation, media says
The suspected assassin of Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will undergo psychiatric evaluation until later this year, Japanese media reported on Saturday. Tetsuya Yamagami, an unemployed ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing condemns Tokyo’s new defense white paper
Beijing on Friday expressed its firm opposition and has sent stern representations to Tokyo after Japan's new defense white paper contained lengthy paragraphs hyping up the "China threat", as the ... ( read original story ...)
Abe killing puts spotlight on Japan religious group
"I feel disgusted that I can relate to him but I can understand how he became isolated in society," says Ikuhiro Mimura, whose mother is a member of a religious organisation.When Tetsuya Yamagami ... ( read original story ...)
Photo shows 8-year-old Naomi Osaka watching 22-year-old Rafael Nadal at 2006 US Open
An iconic photo featuring a very young Naomi Osaka watching a 22-year-old Rafael Nadal compete at the US Open is making the rounds on social media. Twitter user @miathermopol1s, who posted the photo ... ( read original story ...)
EH216 Completes Demo Flight Tour in 4 Japanese Cities to Mark 1,000-Day Countdown of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
EH216 Completes Demo Flight Tour in 4 Japanese Cities to Mark 1,000-Day Countdown of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai EH216 Completes Demo Flight Tour in 4 Japanese Cities to Mark 1,000-Day Countdown of ... ( read original story ...)
Flashback Friday: Naomi Osaka meets idol Serena Williams, shares selfie in 2014 WTA debut
The Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic shared some priceless videos of the once and future legends after Osaka thundered through her WTA debut over Samantha Stosur. ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka endorses playful denim collection
The young star has collaborated with Levi's to create a playful new line, Levi's x Naomi Osaka denim collection for Spring-Summer 2022..Fashion. Tennis star Naomi. Osaka. denim collection. jeans. ( read original story ...)
Olympic Champion Chloe Kim: “Naomi Osaka is an inspiration”
Naomi Osaka's exposing herself so openly made her a model of inspiration for many people, including two-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding Chloe Kim ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports over 30,000 Covid cases for a second day
Tokyo reported a record number of Covid cases for a second consecutive day, amid another wave of the pandemic, driven by the spread of the highly transmissible BA.5 omicron subvariant. New cases ... ( read original story ...)
David Geraghty Appointed President of Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. has announced a change in leadership. Dhaval Nanavati, president of YOHTA, has made the decision to leave the company after 11 years with Yokohama/Alliance ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji, Ichinojo continue to lead at COVID-hit Nagoya meet
A wave of seven more coronavirus withdrawals hit the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday, when yokozuna Terunofuji easily wrapped ... ( read original story ...)