Tokyo organizers and the International Olympic Committee are poised to finally make it official that most fans from abroad will be prohibited from attending the postponed ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo organisers to meet Saturday; debate on foreign spectators expected
TOKYO (Reuters) - Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics will meet with Japanese government officials on Saturday evening, the event's local organising committee said, with discussion of whether to allow in ... ( read original story ...)
Side jobs offer career development for some but overwork hazards for others
“I feel happy that I can make use of my experiences at the company to be of help to the people outside the company,” says Hiroaki Taniguchi, 42, an employee in the finance and accounting division at ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Ryan Seaton could miss birth of child to qualify for Games
Irish sailor Ryan Seaton is set to miss the birth of his first child in his bid to reach the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Seaton and team-mate Seafra Guilfoyle have one final chance to qualify for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s malls and restaurants brace for Olympics without foreigners
Shopping malls and restaurants in Japan will miss out on a business boom, as Tokyo expects to hold the Olympics without overseas spectators, dealing another blow to industries already on the ropes ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Drops Stock-Buying Target After Market’s Rise
The Bank of Japan dropped its annual target for stock purchases, a shift for the central bank after years of building a stock portfolio worth hundreds of billions of dollars. ( read original story ...)
All aboard the Rei Ayanami Line! Nagoya train line gets makeover to celebrate final EVA film
After 13 years since its initial announcement, the last Neon Genesis Evangelion film remake has finally been released. To commemorate its arrival in movie theaters, the Aonami Line –which runs within ... ( read original story ...)
A Court Ruled Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban ‘Unconstitutional.’ Here’s What’s Next for LGBTQ Rights
The Sapporo District Court said Japan’s definition of marriage, which excludes same-sex couples, violates the constitution’s guarantee of equality. However, judges dismissed a request from the ... ( read original story ...)
Ratchaburi, Pohang join JDT in Group G
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have confirmed that Pohang Steelers of South Korea and Thailand’s Ratchaburi will join reigning Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
76 years after Osaka air raid, 91-year-old survivor ends half century of storytelling
March 13 marked 76 years since the first air raid on Osaka, which claimed the lives of about 4,000 people and left about 500,000 homeless. A ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Official Resigns After Plus-Sized Model ‘Pig’ Comment
The head of the Tokyo Olympics’ creative team has recently resigned after making derogatory remarks about a female Japanese comedian.Hiroshi Sasaki, 66, mentioned in a group chat last year that ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka on the Pandemic Year: Finding Success Off the Court
Being forced to slow down provided the chance to make new discoveries and appreciate the beauty of stillness ... ( read original story ...)
“The Sky’s the Limit”: Tennis Legend Believes Naomi Osaka Can Succeed on Clay and Grass in the Future
Naomi Osaka emerged as the winner of the Australian Open 2021. The Japanese star played some amazing tennis and won her fourth Grand Slam title in Melbourne. Even though Osaka has proved that she is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Another sexist scandal, another resignation
Every Weekday An update on major political events, candidates, and parties twice a week. Twice a Week In yet another setback for the postponed Tokyo Olympics – and another involving comments about ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has the game to win on clay and grass: Martina Navratilova
Naomi Osaka has established herself as one of the best players in the game with her dominance at the hardcourt Slams. Osaka's performances on clay and grass, however, have left a lot to be desired. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Lift State of Emergency Despite Rise in Cases
Japan is lifting a state of emergency next week despite a rise in Covid-19 cases and a slow rollout of vaccinations. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Thursday that the state of emergency in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)