Japan's government has withdrawn a controversial immigration bill after mounting public criticism. Debate over the bill had in part been sparked by the recent death of a young Sri Lankan woman held in ... ( read original story ...)
World Triathlon says Yokohama meet success shows Olympics can be held safely
REUTERS: The success of the World Triathlon Championship Series and Para Series under bio-secure bubbles in the Japanese city of Yokohama is ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama, City of — Moody’s assigns A1 to City of Yokohama’s domestic bonds (Japanese only)
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How Naomi Osaka Became Everyone’s Favorite Spokesmodel
But Naomi Osaka’s are decidedly understated. “Keep on keeping on,” the 23-year-old tennis champion posted on Instagram under two on-court photos after making it through the fourth round of the ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan suffers another wave of COVID lockdowns and struggles to vaccinate its people, new poll shows more than 80% of citizens don’t want the Olympics to go on
Some even took to the streets of Tokyo to protest against the Games - which are set to go on even as the country grapples with COVID. ( read original story ...)
IOC offers Tokyo medical help amid call for cancellation
Confronted in Japan with some of the strongest medical-community opposition yet to the Tokyo Olympics, IOC President Thomas Bach offered Wednesday to have added medical personnel available to help out ... ( read original story ...)
Widow charged over alleged murder of Japan’s ‘Don Juan’
The young widow of an ageing Japanese real estate mogul was charged Wednesday with murdering the self-described "Don Juan" just months into their marriage, a court official said. ( read original story ...)
One of Japan’s Top Medical Associations Wants the Olympics Canceled
The 6,000-member Tokyo Medical Practitioners’ Association is warning of a possible collapse of Japan's medical system ... ( read original story ...)
Flaw in Japan Covid vaccine booking system causes chaos
A flaw in Japan’s coronavirus inoculation programme has been exposed barely a day after the government opened a facility in Tokyo designed to speed up the country’s slow vaccine rollout. The glitch – ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games organizers get plea to cancel from medical body
The IOC and Tokyo Olympic organizers start three days of virtual meetings Wednesday and will run into some of the strongest medical-community opposition so far with the games set to open in just over ... ( read original story ...)
Kawasaki beat Sapporo, set new record for undefeated streak
Kawasaki Frontale extend their lead atop the standings and set a new J-League first-division record for consecutive games unbeaten with a 2-0 victory over Consadole Sapporo following goals from Kaoru ... ( read original story ...)
Golf-Matsuyama understands Japan’s virus concerns but hopes Olympics can go forward
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama said he understands why many in his home country want this summer's Tokyo Olympics cancelled as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic but he hopes the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shows Off Toned Butt And Abs In New Orange Bikini Instagram Photos
Naomi Osaka, 23. She can't help but serve ace after ace wherever she is. Her latest ace includes some bikini designing and modelin ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Looks Super Fit Lounging By The Pool In New Bikini Instagram Pics
Naomi Osaka, 23, just showed off her strong bod in an orange bikini in a new series of Instagram photos.Her toned abs and butt are the result of three-hour tennis practices and an overall active ... ( read original story ...)
Google rolls out AR versions of Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, and Naomi Osaka in search
Google wants you to really be able to see your favorite athletes do cool things. © Provided by Mashable Google rolls out AR versions of Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, and Naomi Osa ... ( read original story ...)
Galaxy Entertainment to withdraw from Yokohama IR bid
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has announced its decision to withdraw from Yokohama’s IR operator selection process. In a statement, GEG Vice Chairman Francis Lui said: “We greatly appreciate the ... ( read original story ...)