National Aug 16, 2021
Japan's medal-munching mayor may soon see a bite taken out of his paycheck
Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura said Monday that he's ready to forfeit three months' pay totaling ¥1.5 million ($13,000) over the incident.
National Aug 12, 2021
Takashi Kawamura later apologized for ignoring COVID-19 protocols and "making the symbol of years and years of hard work dirty."
National Aug 5, 2021
"It is unfortunate that he was unable to feel respect and admiration for the athlete," Toyota said in a statement.
Summer Olympics Jul 22, 2021
Miu Goto saves the day as Japan's softball team earns dramatic win over Mexico
Goto stranded five runners over the final two innings and Mana Atsumi singled in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth as Japan beat Mexico 3-2.