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OSAKA

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Naomi Osaka cruises into third round at Tokyo Olympics
Osaka put on a determined show, breaking her opponent's serve once in the first set and twice in the second as she rolled past Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021
Day 2 recap: From skateboarding to judo, Japan brings home the gold
Japanese judoka Uta and Hifumi Abe became the first siblings to win gold medals on the same day, while Yuto Horigome bagged skateboarding's first gold.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021
Tokyo Games showcase the changing face of sports in Japan
From Naomi Osaka to Rui Hachimura, a generation of biracial athletes in the Olympics are helping shift perceptions of what it means to be 'Japanese.'
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021
What to watch on Day 2 of the Tokyo Olympics
The first swimming medals of these Games are set to be handed out Sunday morning, while skateboarding and Naomi Osaka make their long-anticipated debuts.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021
Fellow tennis stars happy to see Naomi Osaka light cauldron during opening ceremony
“It cannot be better for our sport, you are representing yourself, your country but also your sport,' said men's No. 1 Novak Djokovic.'
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 23, 2021
Naomi Osaka returns to the spotlight on Sunday
Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 2, has not played a competitive match since pulling out of the French Open.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 23, 2021
You read it here first (maybe): Who will light the Olympic cauldron
Some surprising names have been mentioned as leading candidates to perform one of the highest honors in sport.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 20, 2021
New faces look to steer Nadeshiko Japan to first Olympic medal since London
Defender Saori Takarada and midfielder Honoka Hayashi, boasting a combined 14 senior caps, are among many new faces looking to lead a new generation for the country's women's team.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jul 19, 2021
Osaka University ties up with town to turn manure into methanol using LEDs
The town is planning to build a dedicated experimental plant, and expects it to be a new source of income for local dairy farmers.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 19, 2021
Naomi Osaka faces biggest challenge of her career at Olympics — on and off the court
The 2020 Tokyo Games represent a true test of character for a player who has openly struggled to handle the media spotlight in recent times.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2021
Nigerian Olympic delegate is first hospitalized visitor with COVID-19, report says
The individual, a nonathlete in their 60s, reportedly tested positive on Thursday evening at the airport with mild symptoms but was hospitalized because of age and pre-existing conditions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2021
Missing Ugandan athlete left note saying he wants to work in Japan
The message from the 20-year-old weightlifter was found at his accommodation in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 11, 2021
Gamba Osaka out of ACL after group-stage loss to Jeonbuk Motors
The 2008 champion needed a win against the South Korean powerhouse to reach the round of 16 as one of the three best group runners-up in the East Zone.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2021
'Athletes are humans': Naomi Osaka stands by decision to skip media duties
While the 23-year-old maintains a good relationship with journalists, she hopes the tennis world can respect mental health issues — just like any other workplace.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2021
Osaka requests extension to quasi-emergency COVID-19 measures
In a letter to Suga, Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura noted that the weekly rolling average of new infections was increasing, especially for young people.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 2, 2021
Grampus continue to cruise in ACL with win over Ratchaburi
Nagoya Grampus eased past Thailand's Ratchaburi FC 3-0 in the Asian Champions League on Thursday, maintaining their perfect record in Group G with a fourth straight win without conceding a goal.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2021
Japan's metropolises urge government to prioritize vaccines for large cities
Facing the possibility of a coronavirus vaccine supply crunch, governors of major prefectures are lobbying the government to prioritize densely populated areas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / View from Osaka
Jul 2, 2021
Amid overspending, Kyoto stares down threat of bankruptcy
Some might attribute the city's financial woes to COVID-19's impact on tourism, but the mayor puts the lion's share of the blame elsewhere.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2021
Japan looks to end full operation of SDF-run vaccination sites in August
The nation's defense forces need to prepare for relief activities during potential disasters as the typhoon season approaches, according to government sources.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 28, 2021
'Demon Slayer' attraction to open at Universal Studios Japan
Visitors will be able to 'experience the fluid swordsmanship, and even the breathing, of the hero Tanjiro Kamado,' the park said.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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