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August 26, 2021

Japan suspends 1.63M doses of Moderna over contamination

Japan suspended use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine Thursday after contamination was found in unused vials, raising concern of a supply shortage as the country tries to accelerate vaccinations amid a COVID-19 surge.

August 24, 2021

Yakuza boss first to be sentenced to death in Japan

A district judge in Japan sentenced a top boss in the organized crime group, referred to as Yakuza, to death on Tuesday, a punishment believed to be the first of its kind for the mob, according to reports.

August 24, 2021

Paralympics open in empty stadium — just like Olympics

The Paralympics began Tuesday in the same empty National Stadium — during the same pandemic — as the opening and closing ceremonies of the recently completed Tokyo Olympics.

August 20, 2021

Biden nominates former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as ambassador to Japan

President Biden has nominated Obama-era White House chief of staff and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel a U.S. ambassador to Japan.

August 18, 2021

Formula One Japanese Grand Prix canceled due to coronavirus 'complexities'

The Formula One Japanese Grand Prix has been canceled due to the "ongoing complexities" of the coronavirus pandemic. A revised schedule for the series will be released soon.

August 18, 2021

Jack Morris uses mock Asian accent during Shohei Otani at-bat, later apologizes

During a broadcast of a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Angels, Morris said he didn't intend to be offensive when talking about a player from Japan

August 12, 2021

Japan mayor apologizes for biting athlete's gold medal

A Japanese mayor apologized Thursday for biting the Olympic gold medal of a softball player who had paid a courtesy visit after Japan beat the United States in the final.

August 11, 2021

Northrop Grumman cargo ship launches to space station with pizza, supplies

Northrop Grumman’s latest space station delivery includes pizza for seven.

August 9, 2021

Nagasaki marks 76th anniversary of atomic bombing

Nagasaki on Monday marked the 76th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the Japanese city with its mayor urging Japan, the United States and Russia to do more to eliminate nuclear weapons.

August 8, 2021

Simone Biles rocks tie-dye bikini after winning bronze at Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles is having fun in the sun after returning home from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.