Supporters of 33-year-old Wishma Sandamali say when they last met her there was foam around her mouth and her fingers were stiff, and that her eyes appeared hollow. ( read original story ...)
Casino op Galaxy not to join current RFP for Yokohama
Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd said in a Monday press release it had decided “to not participate” in the “current” request-for-proposal (RFP) process of Japanese metropolis ... ( read original story ...)
25,000 reservations closed in 25 minutes for large-scale vaccinations in Osaka site
Reservations for the large-scale coronavirus vaccination for the elderly scheduled by the Ministry of Defense from May 24 began at around 1:0･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
25,000 COVID-19 vaccination slots at Osaka mass-inoculation site booked out in 25 min.
All 25,000 vaccination slots arranged for older people at a large-scale inoculation center in Osaka for the period between May 24 and 30 were ... ( read original story ...)
Olympian Raven Saunders looks toward Tokyo, with a focus on mental health
Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders read a news article about Bryce Gowdy, a Black teenager from Deerfield Beach, Florida, who died by suicide. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Party-free Tokyo will be heaven for the socially distant: NZ runner Willis
US-OLYMPICS-2020-ATHLETICS-WILLIS:Olympics-Party-free Tokyo will be heaven for the socially distant: NZ runner Willis ... ( read original story ...)
Poll: In Japan, a majority of people are opposed to Tokyo hosting Summer Olympics amid the pandemic
As Japan deals with its fourth wave of coronavirus infections, a new poll published Monday has found that a vast majority of residents are opposed to Tokyo hosting this year's Olympic games. The Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top bank MUFG beats profit view, forecasts lower credit costs
Japan's top lender Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) posted on Monday a better-than-expected 47% rise in full-year net profit, after last year's earnings were hit by an impairment charge on ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: parts of UK ease lockdown despite India variant fears; 4 out of 5 in Japan oppose Olympics
UK health experts warn people to ignore lockdown easing; India reports 281,386 cases and 4,106 deaths; ten weeks out, more than 80% of Japanese oppose holding Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyers, activists rally in Nagoya against immigration law revisions
Lawyers, activists and others gathered in central Nagoya on May 16 to demand the scrapping of revisions to Japan's Immigration Control and R･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber expands production capacity for high pressure hydraulic hoses in China
Demand in China for construction machinery, such as hydraulic excavators and construction cranes, declined sharply in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19, but has been recovering sharply in recent ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: more than 80% of Japanese oppose hosting Games – poll
Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency on Friday as the nation battles a fourth wave of Covid infections ... ( read original story ...)
‘We’re not going to Tokyo for the tracksuits’ – meet two rising stars of Welsh swimming
Matt Richards and Kieran Bird are preparing for the Olympic Games, but will only make their senior debuts for Great Britain this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ohtani hits ninth-inning homer, Angels cool off Red Sox
Japan's Shohei Ohtani blasted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth as the Los Angeles Angels came from behind to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Billboard Japan and TikTok’s ‘Next Fire’ May Edition Features J-pop Singer-Songwriter Tani Yuuki
Rising singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki performed live on the first episode of Billboard Japan and TikTok’s Next Fire May edition on Friday (May 7). ( read original story ...)
Johnny’s WEST Debuts at No. 1, Kaze Fujii Reaches New Heights at No. 2 on Japan Hot 100
The top 10 roster of the Billboard Japan Hot 100 continues to shift rapidly this month as three new songs break into the top 10 following the four debuts from last week. ( read original story ...)