Japan Confirms 8th Case Of New Strain

Japan confirms 8th case of new strain

Japan's health ministry says it has confirmed the country's eighth case of infection with a new strain of the coronavirus.

The ministry says a Tokyo resident in her 50s tested positive for the variant on Sunday.

Endo Suffers 2nd Loss On 8th Day Of Sumo Tourney

Endo suffers 2nd loss on 8th day of Sumo tourney

On the eighth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, Endo suffered his second loss in an anticipated match with another popular rank-and-file wrestler, Enho.

Enho has risen to his best ranking and attracted attention. Endo, who defeated two Yokozunas and one Ozeki wrestler earlier in the tournament, lost the much-watched bout.