Tag: Osaka
Olympic torch runs through empty park in Osaka as cases rise
TOKYO — The torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics ran through a mostly empty Osaka city park on Tuesday, showing the risks of trying...
Japan to raise virus steps in Tokyo, 3 months ahead of Games
TOKYO — Japan is set to strengthen anti-virus measures in Tokyo on Friday to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant...
Tokyo Olympic torch relay taken off streets of Osaka
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympic torch relay will not run through the streets of Osaka prefecture next week because of rising COVID-19 cases.
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Osaka governor wants to cancel Olympic torch legs in area
TOKYO — The governor of Osaka prefecture said on Thursday that he wants to cancel the torch relay legs going through Osaka later this...
Analysis: Already a star, on court and off, Osaka eyes more
Naomi Osaka already is a star at age 23. She has the four Grand Slam titles, the record-breaking endorsement deals and the willingness to...
Osaka back to No. 2; Medvedev No. 3; Karatsev jumps 72 spots
Naomi Osaka's Australian Open championship moved her up...