TOKYO| The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka criticized Reuters for its photo choice about Zhihui Hou's first-place finish in the Women's 49kg Weightlifting competition. Hou set Olympic records in three different categories — snatch, clean and jerk, and total — bagged gold on July 24 with a total of 210 kilograms (462.971 pounds) and created a new Olympic Record.The … [Read more...] about Chinese Embassy Blasts Reuters For Using Ugly Photo Of Weightlifter Who Won Gold
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The 5,000 medal cases for the Tokyo Olympics were all hand-made by a handful of craftsmen in a town with a population of 4,400 in Hokkaido.
JAPAN| The 5,000 medal cases for the Tokyo Olympics were all hand-made by a handful of craftsmen in a town with a population of 4,400 in Hokkaido. The design of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games medal case is inspired by the Tokyo 2020 Games emblem. Each case pays tribute to the Olympians who have reached the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Japanese craftsmen will … [Read more...] about The 5,000 medal cases for the Tokyo Olympics were all hand-made by a handful of craftsmen in a town with a population of 4,400 in Hokkaido.
Olympic ‘watch parties’ turn Tokyo parks into booze fests
TOKYO| While millions of Tokyoites are watching the Olympics from their homes, many others enjoy the Olympics in the parks, drinking beer, and cheering on the Japanese athletes to win the most recent medals. This is the reality of an expanded state of emergency that the government has declared as COVID-19 cases continue their rapid rise. Prime Minister Yoshihide Sug … [Read more...] about Olympic ‘watch parties’ turn Tokyo parks into booze fests
When Italian Volleyballers Suddenly Realize Their Japanese Opponent Speaks Italian(VIDEO)
TOKYO| Yuki Ishikawa, a Japanese professional volleyball player, is from Okazaki City in Aichi Prefecture. Ishikawa, who plays as an outside hitter, is the captain for the Japan men's volleyball team.He is currently playing at Power Volley Milano, an Italian Volleyball League club. Team Italy discovers Yuki speaks Italian and starts covering their mouths with their … [Read more...] about When Italian Volleyballers Suddenly Realize Their Japanese Opponent Speaks Italian(VIDEO)
7 Famous Japanese Dog Breeds: Cuteness from Shiba Inu to Akita Inu!
Japan has great reverence for animals, and dogs are certainly no exception. For the Japanese, dogs are thought of as national treasures. Though the native breeds of Japan can be traced back thousands of years, 7 Famous Japanese Dog Breeds considered rare even in Japan, making them even more special. Anyone who owns one of these rare dog breeds is exceptionally lucky, not … [Read more...] about 7 Famous Japanese Dog Breeds: Cuteness from Shiba Inu to Akita Inu!