The British Cycling performance director, Stephen Park, has promised his riders will win “in the right way” at the Tokyo Olympics in the wake of the devastating guilty verdict against the former team ... ( read original story ...)
A member of Uganda’s Olympic team tested positive for COVID-19 in Japan after being vaccinated and testing negative before travel
More than 429,000 people have signed a Change.org petition asking the Japanese government to cancel the Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
New digital agency’s move to set up in high-end Tokyo complex sparks controversy
Minister for Digital Transformation Takuya Hirai announced at a press conference held after a June 18 Cabinet meeting that the office of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan maglev critic reelected Shizuoka gov, claiming green mandate
SHIZUOKA, Japan/NAGOYA, Japan/TOKYO -- A Japanese governor whose environmental concerns have held up construction on a segment of a $63 billion ultrahigh-speed-rail project won reelection Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Covid gives Japan ‘last chance’ to reverse digital defeat
That meant Japan had no choice but to rely on paper and manual labour, a system that has been largely unchanged for decades and has proved to be extremely inefficient during the pandemic. Only 15 per ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani: Japan’s Babe Ruth
Jon Wertheim reported on Japan’s most fearsome starting pitcher and most prolific hitter, Shohei Ohtani, as he prepared to make the jump to the Majors. ( read original story ...)
Ugandan Olympian tests positive for virus upon arrival in Japan, the first detection as athletes head to Tokyo
Uganda’s team was reportedly all vaccinated with AstraZeneca and tested negative for the virus before departure. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. Summoned to Vaccinate Its Ranks, Chasing Daily Target
In a country where workplaces play an outsized role in people’s lives, Japan is betting that enlisting its largest corporations to roll out Covid-19 vaccines will add fuel to a much-scrutinized ... ( read original story ...)
Your first look at Tokyo’s Olympic village
The once-delayed Games are due to start on July 23 amid concern that the influx of thousands of people from around the world could contribute to the spread of the coronavirus.Athletes will be shuttled ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan
A member of Uganda's Olympic squad has become the first to test positive for Covid-19 on arrival in Japan for the competition due to start on 23 July. The event was postponed last year, but is now ... ( read original story ...)
Could Kevin Durant And Stephen Curry Be Re-United At The Tokyo Olympics?
The big question on whether Durant will go to Tokyo is the state of his health. However, Durant’s camp was surprisingly upbeat about playing in the Olympics again throughout his return from that ... ( read original story ...)
Smash Hit Japanese Café Brand %Arabica Opened Its First U.S. Location In Brooklyn
The fast-growing Japanese coffee chain %Arabica opened the first U.S. location in Dumbo, Brooklyn on June 11, 2021. The chain’s concept represents the owner Kenneth Shoji’s unique life philosophy. ( read original story ...)
Ex-adviser to Shinzo Abe sees opportunities for Japan in Singapore’s openness and diversity
TOKYO - Singapore, with its unique place in the world in its understanding of both Western and Eastern cultures, can play a key role in helping countries navigate tensions between the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Cofounder Issues Serious Crypto Price Warning As Bitcoin ‘Death Cross’ Fear Spreads
Coinbase cofounder Fred Ehrsam has warned "most" cryptocurrencies and crypto assets "won't work" and "90% of NFTs" will have "little to no value in three to five ... ( read original story ...)
Some crypto accounts now promise high-yield interest. What investors need to know
Many crypto firms offer products that pay a yield often at a higher interest rate than traditional bank products. Here's how they work and what the risks are. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Organisers working on safe stay and training of Indian athletes in Games Village, says TOCOG
The IOA, on its part, said that its president and secretary general were in discussion with TOCOG and seeking clarifications on the conditions imposed on the Indian contingent for Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)