Japanese Olympians focus on ending 2022 season on post-Beijing high
For some athletes, the Olympic experience was a dream come true, while for others it was a nightmare on one or more levels, even if ...
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News Spring wage negotiations highlight Japanese airlines’ pandemic struggles
Flat or declining wages are leading to a loss of experienced staffers and recruitment difficulties, but a change in airlines' financial situation looks far off.
After Beijing Olympics, China eyes World Cup goal
Though soccer's marquee event has long been a target of President Xi Jinping, the country's program has struggled to develop consistently since its last World ...
News Japan to press China and South Korea to lift food import ban
On Monday, Taiwan lifted its ban, in place following the March 2011 triple reactor meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
Fans’ welcome ‘exceeded expectations’ for Novak Djokovic after return
Djokovic acknowledged that his reputation has taken a hit in recent weeks, consulting with PR professionals in the aftermath of his deportation from Australia last ...
News China’s Xi counts some diplomatic wins after polarizing Beijing Winter Olympics
The Beijing Olympics ended without a major protest, diplomatic incident, virus debacle or war in Ukraine. For Chinese leader Xi Jinping, that’s about as good ...
Brazil star Neymar keen to play in MLS
Neymar, who is under contract at Paris Saint-Germain until June 2025, said he was more likely to play in the United States than return to ...
Japanese Paralympians await their turn in Beijing Games spotlight
Japan's athletes will compete across four snow sports — alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon and snowboarding — when the event begins on March 4.
News Japan’s top business lobby calls for further easing of border controls
Masakazu Tokura, head of Keidanren, has suggested that the country's border controls are not based on solid epidemiological grounds.
News Japan says it’s ready to join U.S.-led sanctions on Russia
Japan's prime minister said Tuesday that Tokyo would coordinate with G7 nations on U.S.-led sanctions. Those could include a ban on chip and other key ...