Tokyo Olympics could go ahead behind-closed-doors without spectators

The Tokyo Olympics could go ahead behind-closed-doors because spectators are NOT a ‘must-have’, says IOC chief… and it’s ‘2021 or nothing’ with no chance of another postponement because of coronavirus Tokyo Games organisers are considering making the Olympics a TV-only event IOC president Thomas Bach says organisers have to be flexible with their plans  Cases … Read more

Google Maps roll out accurate street details in London, NYC, SF, Tokyo

Google Maps is pretty useful for when you’re navigating a new place but it’s not always accurate, especially when it comes to the littlest details for walking directions. Last year, they announced that they would soon roll out an update that will bring highly accurate street details that would include things like crosswalks, pedestrian islands, … Read more

The 50 most Instagrammable places in the world for 2021 – and it’s Tokyo that’s No1

If you want to give your Instagram feed a serious kudos boost, head to Tokyo, once travel is back on the agenda, and get snapping. That’s because it’s number one in a ranking of the world’s most Instagrammable places for 2021. The list has been drawn up by Big 7 Travel after it analysed Instagram hashtags … Read more

Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo less than 200 days before start of the Olympics

Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo less than 200 days before start of the Olympics as city struggles to keep coronavirus under control… with deaths having DOUBLED in under two months Tokyo has been put in a month-long state of emergency after a Covid-19 spike The city recorded a daily record of 2,447 new … Read more

Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo less than 200 days before start of the Olympics

Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo less than 200 days before start of the Olympics as city struggles to keep coronavirus under control… with deaths having DOUBLED in under two months Tokyo has been put in a month-long state of emergency after a Covid-19 spike The city recorded a daily record of 2,447 new … Read more

New fears for Tokyo Olympic games as Japan’s capital reported a daily record of 1,337 new infections

New fears for postponed Tokyo Olympic Games as Japan’s capital reports a daily record of 1,337 new Covid-19 infections A spike in coronavirus cases in Tokyo has raised fresh fears about the Olympics Japan’s capital reported a daily record of 1,337 new infections on Thursday Japan has banned all non-resident foreigners from entering until January … Read more

New fears for Tokyo Olympic games as Japan’s capital reported a daily record of 1,337 new infections

New fears for postponed Tokyo Olympic Games as Japan’s capital reports a daily record of 1,337 new Covid-19 infections A spike in coronavirus cases in Tokyo has raised fresh fears about the Olympics Japan’s capital reported a daily record of 1,337 new infections on Thursday Japan has banned all non-resident foreigners from entering until January … Read more

The bath is the star in these amazing hotels around the world, from South Africa to Tokyo

The bathroom is unlikely to top anyone’s priority list when planning a holiday. But the best offer a whole lot more than just a place to freshen up. Some are so special you’ll want to soak in them all day. Here’s our guide to the world’s most terrific tubs and their glorious views. At the … Read more

Tokyo hotel creates double-decker desk pods in bid to lure WFH workers 

Step into my office (if you can)! Tokyo hotel creates double-decker desk pods in bid to lure WFH workers The Anshin Oyado hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has renovated an entire floor on site Capsule room equipped with high speed internet and web conferencing services They also come with an LCD TV, high headphones, a desk … Read more

Russia made cyber attacks on 2020 Tokyo Olympics after athlete ban

Six Russian military officers have been charged in the US with carrying out ‘cynical and reckless’ global cyber attacks, including attempts to disrupt next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. British and US officials said the attacks were conducted by Unit 74455 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. In an indictment unsealed today, the US … Read more