China reports 45 new COVID cases among Olympics personnel
Of the total infections, 26 were among new arrivals, including 20 athletes or team officials.
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Yokozuna Terunofuji tests positive for COVID-19
A total of 17 sumo wrestlers, stablemasters and a referee have newly tested positive for COVID-19, the Japan Sumo Association said late Friday.
News U.S. close to finalizing tariff exemption for Japan steel imports
The two countries are discussing establishing a tariff-free import quota but its size and some other details have yet to be finalized.
Family ties run deep in Japan’s Winter Olympic team
Ten sets of siblings will be representing Japan during the Beijing Olympics.
News Three arrested in Japan for insider trading over COVID-19 drug
Tokyo police arrested the three on suspicion of buying shares in Japanese biotechnology and drug startup Tella Inc. on the basis of undisclosed information on ...
News Hotel guests in Japan hit record low for second straight year in 2021
The cumulative total of guests at hotels and inns was 315.75 million, down 4.8% from 2020 and 47% from 2019, according to preliminary data recently ...
News Kishida and new U.S. envoy affirm importance of alliance at first meeting
During the meeting at his office, Kishida said the appointment of Rahm Emanuel, who is "greatly trusted" by U.S. President Joe Biden, symbolizes the ironclad ...
Japan in fourth place after first day of Olympic figure skating team event
Yuzuru Hanyu, was not on the ice for Japan, but Shoma Uno delivered by achieving his season's best with 105.46 points.
Taiwanese athletes arrive at Olympics with relations between Taipei and Beijing at low point
China and Taiwan's historic tussle is highlighted at each Olympics.
With celebrations and controversy, the 2022 Winter Olympics begin
There are fears that China will use COVID-19 protocols to affect competitions, disqualifying some athletes to ensure the “proper” outcomes.