Japan

Tokyo Olympics: First case of COVID-19 detected in Games Village

With just six days to go for the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics, the first case of coronavirus has been detected at the Games village.

Saturday, July 17, 2021 11:04 AM

Honda CEO says willing to form alliance to make electrification profitable

Honda Motor Co’s chief executive said on Friday the Japanese automaker was willing to form new alliances to make electrification profitable.

Friday, July 16, 2021 4:56 PM

India-Japan friendship one of the most natural partnerships in entire region: PM Modi

Stating that Japan is one of the most trusted friends of India today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the friendship between both t...

Thursday, July 15, 2021 3:54 PM

Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony on July 23

After a year-long delay, traversing 46 prefectures over 106 days, the Olympic flame has finally arrived in Tokyo on Friday ahead of the Olympic Games.

Friday, July 9, 2021 1:13 PM

19 saved after mudslide in Japan, 2 confirmed dead

Rescue workers have saved 19 people after the large landslide in the Japanese city of Atami, Shizuoka prefecture, while two people were confirmed dead...

Sunday, July 4, 2021 6:21 PM

Tokyo Olympics: Amit Panghal to enter Games ranked number one in 52kg category

Pugilist Amit Panghal will be entering the Tokyo Olympics as the world number one in the men's 52kg flyweight category.

Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:56 PM

Tokyo Olympics: SAI, IOA to organise nationwide campaign to create awareness about Indian athletes

Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Indian Olympics Association (IOA) have jointly decided to organise a nationwide campaign to create awareness about...

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 5:32 PM

PM Modi reviews India's preparations for Tokyo Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that every need of our sportspersons, from vaccination to training facilities, must be fulfilled as...

Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:59 PM

Tokyo Olympics: Organisers say around 10,000 volunteers have quit

With just 50 days to go for the games, around 10,000 of 80,000 volunteers slated to help organisers during the Tokyo Olympics have quit amid the COVID...

Thursday, June 3, 2021 12:49 PM

French Tennis Federation head 'sorry and sad' over Naomi Osaka's withdrawal

French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton said he was "sorry and sad" for World number two Naomi Osaka following the Japanese player's withdr...

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 8:30 AM

Japanese fans might be allowed to Tokyo Olympics, with COVID-19 precautions

The Japanese government is considering allowing Japanese fans to attend Olympic and Paralympic events if they provide proof of vaccination or a negati...

Monday, May 31, 2021 3:44 PM

Japanese doctor warns holding Games could lead to "Olympic virus" strain

The head of a Japanese doctors union on Thursday warned holding the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer, with tens of thousands of people gathering fro...

Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:37 PM

COVID-19: Naomi Osaka 'not really sure' if it is appropriate to stage Tokyo Olympics

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka wants to play in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics but she isn't "sure" whether the quadrennial event would go ahead as pla...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 1:55 PM

Japan to extend virus emergency to end of month, expand coverage

Japan will extend the COVID-19 state of emergency currently in effect in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures until the end of the month, the min...

Friday, May 7, 2021 9:55 AM

COVID-19: Japan to provide 300 oxygen concentrators, ventilators to India

Japanese Ambassador to India Satoshi Suzuki on Friday informed that the country will provide 300 oxygen generators and as many ventilators to India wh...

Friday, April 30, 2021 9:47 AM

Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto

Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday declared a state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo to curb a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Friday, April 23, 2021 4:35 PM

Japanese PM Suga's visit to India, Philippines cancelled amid COVID-19 surge in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has cancelled his planned visit to India and the Philippines due to a resurgence of coronavirus infections in J...

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 1:09 PM

Nissan to focus on fuel-sipping technology and electrification in China

Japan's financially challenged Nissan Motor Co. is expected to show off a new "must-succeed" car and explain its green-car strategy for China at the S...

Sunday, April 18, 2021 4:24 PM