Tag: Yokohama

Japan's prime minister did not rule out a meeting with North Korea 's Kim Yo Jong if she chooses to attend the Tokyo Olympics, according to a Japanese press report. Yoshihide Suga said Friday at a ... ( read original story ...)

A torchbearer runs during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay on the second day in Iitate, Fukushima-Prefecture, Japan on Friday, March 26, 2021. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI ... ( read original story ...)

Carrickfergus man Ryan Seaton misses out on a third Olympic appearance as the other Irish 49er class boat secures qualification. ( read original story ...)

People march in demonstration for freedom and human rights in Tibet while the Olympic torch relay passes through the streets in Nagano, Japan on April 26, 2008. (UPI Photo/Yoshiyuki Iwaki/SNP) ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Tokyo Olympic hopefuls ended a yearlong layoff with a 1-0 loss against powerhouse Argentina on Friday at Tokyo Stadium in the ... ( read original story ...)

A strong effort by Japan’s under-24 team was not enough to overcome their Argentine counterparts as head coach Akinobu Yokouchi’s side suffered a 1-0 loss ... ( read original story ...)

People in Tokyo flocked to admire cherry blossoms in full bloom at parks, shrines and rivers on Friday, despite coronavirus warnings against holding traditional parties under the delicate flowers. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he expects to invite President Joe Biden to the Tokyo Olympics when he visits the United States next month. Suga is ... ( read original story ...)

Takayuki Ueno, 46, is one of 10,000 torchbearers for the Tokyo Games. He lost his parents and children in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. ( read original story ...)

As many facilities restrict family visits amid the pandemic, Minami Seikyo Hospital has found ways for patients to spend time with family members. ( read original story ...)

In a few months, swimming star Katarina Roxon will be heading to Tokyo to represent Canada at the Paralympic Games — but she'll be doing so without her closest supporters. ( read original story ...)

Parks and gardens in Yokohama will be bursting with colourful blooms from cherry blossoms and tulips to roses and more ... ( read original story ...)

Sagan Tosu vs Consadole Sapporo team performances, predictions and head to head team stats for goals, first half goals, corners, cards. Japan J-League Cup ... ( read original story ...)

Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of next month’s Stuttgart Open after confessing to being homesick and unsure of long stretches on the road. Osaka, who is currently ranked the number two ... ( read original story ...)

10,000 torch bearers are expected to take part in the relay, raising hopes and fears amid the pandemic.March 25, 2021 © 2021 NBC UNIVERSAL ... ( read original story ...)

Jared Tallent has retired from racewalking after a hamstring injury ruled him out of the Tokyo Games. Photograph: Damir Šagolj/Reuters Australia’s former Olympic champion racewalker Jared Tallent has ... ( read original story ...)