Japan
Health
Japan Sees Surge in Coronavirus Cases; Medical System “Could Collapse”
The head of the Japan Medical Association called on Tuesday for a further expansion of the nationwide coronavirus state of emergency.
Diaspora
Creating a Virtual Community of Greeks in Japan
Japan is one of the most populated countries in the world. Increasingly, immigrants have flocked to Japan, including many Greeks.
Society
13-Year-Old Nishiya Momiji Among Youngest Ever Olympic Gold Medalists
Momiji Nishiya made history on Monday by winning the first-ever gold Olympic medal for the women's category of street skateboarding.
Sports
The Olympics Kick Off in Tokyo with Opening Ceremony
The Tokyo Olympics, postponed last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, kicked off on Friday with the opening ceremony.
Sports
Tokyo Olympics to be Held Without Spectators
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics announced Thursday they have agreed to hold the event without spectators under a Covid-19 state of emergency
Culture
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Proceeding Despite Covid-19 Concerns
Japan will proceed with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics despite concerns raised by Japanese health officials and delayed vaccination effort.
Culture
Lafcadio Hearn: The Greek National Poet of Japan
Lafcadio Hearn, a unique figure in international literature, began his life in Greece and spent the rest of his career in Japan.
Sports
Shadow Over Tokyo Olympics as Japan Tightens Lockdown
The Tokyo Olympics appeared to be on even shakier ground as Japan extended a state of emergency eleven weeks before the Games.
Greece
Greek Passport Eighth Most Powerful in the World
Japan, which has completely banned all foreign spectators from the upcoming Olympics, is in first place in passport strength.
Greek News
Countdown to the Olympic Games Begins — But is Tokyo Covid-Safe?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) kicked off on Wednesday the final countdown to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 this summer.