The head of a major inquiry into Japan's nuclear disaster and a former senior Cabinet adviser have sounded alarm over plans this week to restart a 44-year old reactor, saying the industry and ... ( read original story ...)
Summer Manga Minis featuring Mashle, Yokohama Station, Balan Wonderworld, and more!
We’re heading into the sweltering summer months, and school’s out! That means more time to stay inside with the AC and read your favorite manga and light novels! This time around we’ve got two light ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka returns to spotlight with Grand Slam style in photo shoot after media boycott
Naomi Osaka has ended her boycott of the media by posing in her bikini top on the cover of Vogue. The tennis superstar and world’s highest earning female athlete, 23, unveiled her fashion turn in the ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Murray sympathizes with Naomi Osaka over mental health concerns, reveals he found it hard to deal with the press as a young player
In a recent interview, former World No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray voiced his support for Osaka. The Briton claimed that in his early years he too was unprepared to deal with the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics set to allow — but sharply restrict — in-person attendance
A sharply limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics, organizers announced Monday as they tried to save some of the spirit of the Games where even cheering has been banned. ( read original story ...)
Johor Darul Ta’zim left to rue absence of VAR in controversial loss to Nagoya
Johor Darul Ta'zim will be rueing the absence of VAR in the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage after a controversial 1-0 loss to Nagoya Grampus. ( read original story ...)
Pohang, Nagoya begin ACL campaign with wins
Pohang, who won the tournament in 1997, 1998 and 2009, were dominant from the start. Ratchaburi, getting their first taste at the continental level, also had their chances as Kritsananon Srisuwan just ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Truck Tire Earns 3-Peak Mountain Certification
Yokohama Tire Corp.'s 715R regional drive tire will now carry the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol. The SmartWay-verified tire comes in four sizes: 11R22.5,, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5. Its ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama introduces sanitation truck tire
Yokohama Tire Corp. has introduced an all-position sanitation truck tire, the 506U, offering durability and tread life. The 506U, which replaces the MY627W Spec-2, is available in size 315/80R22.5. ( read original story ...)
Apolo Ohno Reached Out to Naomi Osaka After French Open Exit: She ‘Showcased That Vulnerability’
Olympian Apolo Ohno says that Naomi Osaka showed "leadership" and courage in revealing her mental health struggles last month ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s governor exhausted by Olympic effort
Tokyo’s governor has said she is taking the week off work due to exhaustion amid hectic preparations for next month’s Olympic Games.Yuriko Koike, 68, attended a meeting about coronavirus vaccinations ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Olympics marks the beginning of the end for the integrity of women’s sports
It has been confirmed that biological male Laurel Hubbard will be competing in women’s weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics. It will mark the beginning of the end of women’s sports on the world stage. ( read original story ...)
Crew, McBride believe skipping athletics Olympic trials to rest, rehab injuries may give them edge in Tokyo
Canadian medal contenders Brittany Crew and Brandon McBride won't risk an injury setback by competing at the track and field Olympic trials later this week in Montreal, where they would have tried to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo unveils posters for Olympics and Paralympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) selected the posters from among 20 official art posters created for the Games.Artist Asao Tokolo's "Harmonized ... ( read original story ...)
Rose Lavelle on Tokyo Olympics: ‘Women’s soccer is starting to get the attention it deserves’
With a matter of time until Olympic rosters are announced, Rose Lavelle shares her perspective on what Olympic gold could mean for women's athletics ... ( read original story ...)
Group G: Nagoya Grampus edge Johor Darul Ta’zim in AFC Champions League opener
Bangkok: Nagoya Grampus of Japan earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim in Group G of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)