A 20-year-old man who disappeared from a hotel for people recuperating from COVID-19 in this west Japan city was found in Osaka and arrested ... ( read original story ...)
OSA VS POR Dream11: Cerezo Osaka Vs Port FC Prediction, Team And Top Picks
We look at the OSA VS POR Dream11 team and top picks alongside other match details of this AFC Champions League clash between Cerezo Osaka and Port FC. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo may extend coronavirus curbs into Games period -media
Japan is considering an extension of two weeks to a month for coronavirus prevention measures in Tokyo and other areas, Japanese media said on Wednesday, with less than a month to go until the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Sierra Hyland heads to Tokyo with Team Mexico
Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido confirms 1st suspected Delta variant case
Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido has confirmed its first suspected coronavirus Delta variant case, the government of this city a ... ( read original story ...)
No public for Olympic torch relay in parts of host Tokyo
Parts of the Olympic torch relay in host city Tokyo will be taken off public roads, officials said Wednesday, in another virus setback for the flame as it travels across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Olympics Tokyo may extend coronavirus curbs into Olympics period -media
Japan is considering an extension of its coronavirus prevention measures in Tokyo and other areas by two weeks to a month, Japanese media said, with less than a month to go until the Tokyo Summer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank says Pepper robot remains ‘alive’ and well
Japanese technology company SoftBank denies it’s pulling the plug on its friendly, talking, bubble-headed Pepper robot. “There is absolutely no change to our Pepper business,” SoftBank Robotics Corp. ( read original story ...)
Private Equity Gears Up for the Siege of Japan Inc.
Private-equity firms are building up a large war chest to target Japanese companies. Troubled electronics firm Toshiba could be on the menu soon. ( read original story ...)
Japan tax revenues likely reached record high in FY2020/21 – sources
Japan's tax revenues likely exceeded 60 trillion yen ($540 billion) to a record high in the year that ended in March despite the blow to the economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, two government sources ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May factory output records biggest drop in a year
Japan's industrial output posted the biggest monthly drop in a year in May, as a sharp fall in car production threatened to undermine the country's economic recovery just weeks before Tokyo is set to ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: 3×3 basketball-Japan’s ‘Worm’ out to prove host nation can hang with the elite
Japan's top player in 3x3 basketball is eager to prove that the host nation can be medal contenders when the fast-paced sport makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo. The absence of men's world champions the ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Murray: I want to win third gold medal at Tokyo Olympic Games
In case the monumental effort of Andy Murray on Monday night was somehow not enough to portray the high expectations he still places upon himself, then another indication was provided away from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May factory output posts biggest monthly drop in a year
Japan's industrial output posted the biggest monthly drop in a year in May, as a sharp fall in car production threatened to undermine the country's economic recovery just weeks before Tokyo is set to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, H.E.R. and Silk Sonic Take Home Wins at 2021 BET Awards
Several stars of Black and AAPI descent, from Naomi Osaka and H.E.R. to Silk Sonic, received awards during this year's Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards. H.E.R. won Best Female R&B/Pop ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Mark English breaks Irish 800m record to secure place at Games
Donegal's Mark English books his place at the Tokyo Olympics by setting a new Irish 800m record in Castellon on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)