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Kaori Sakamoto performs her free program during the Challenge Cup in Tilburg, Netherlands, on Sunday.
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Feb 26, 2024
Kaori Sakamoto wins Challenge Cup in Netherlands
The Beijing Olympic bronze medalist totaled 212.43 to win the non-ISU Grand Prix series event for the second time in a row.
Reona Aoki celebrates during the medal ceremony after winning gold in the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday.
MORE SPORTS / Swimming
Sep 28, 2023
Japan grabs two more golds in pool at Asian Games
Japan has three gold medals in swimming at this year's Asian Games.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2023
Kishida looks ahead amid speculation over Cabinet reshuffle and LDP leadership changes
Both moves, if made, would be aimed at boosting the prime minister's popularity and strengthening his position within the LDP ahead of an autumn parliament session.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 12, 2023
Former LDP kingmaker Mikio Aoki dies at 89
Aoki, known as the “don of the Upper House” for his influence inside and outside the LDP, served as a lawmaker in the chamber between 1986 and 2010.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 18, 2023
‘Nagisa’: A beautiful fever dream of guilt and grief
Takeshi Kogahara’s drama is a ravishing and disquieting tale of hauntings and forbidden lust that rewards close attention.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 21, 2023
Former chairman of suit retailer convicted for Tokyo Olympics bribery
The court gave Hironori Aoki, 84, a prison term of two-and-a-half years, suspended for four years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 1, 2023
Prison term sought for ex-Aoki head over Tokyo Games bribery
The prosecution also demanded shorter prison terms for the firm's former vice chairman and for the retailer's former senior managing director.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 22, 2022
Aoki Holdings founder pleads guilty to bribery related to Tokyo Games
Thursday's court hearing was the first related to a series of scandals involving the Tokyo Olympics.
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JAPAN
Dec 9, 2022
Yusaku Maezawa picks K-pop star TOP and DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX moon trip
Maezawa bought every seat on the maiden lunar voyage by SpaceX, which has been in the works since 2018 and would follow his trip on a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Oct 21, 2022
Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal: Investigation ensnares stuffed-toy maker and ad firms
The case has grown to encompass ADK Holdings — Japan's third-largest advertising firm — and stuffed-toy maker Sun Arrow, among others.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 18, 2022
Ex-Tokyo Games executive suspected of giving favors to ad agency ADK
Haruyuki Takahashi has been arrested on suspicion of taking bribes from companies including Aoki Holdings Inc. over Tokyo Games sponsorship contracts.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 9, 2022
Ex-PM Mori questioned over Tokyo Olympics corruption scandal
Prosecutors have been seeking to establish a bribery case against Haruyuki Takahashi, who allegedly received money from two companies in return for sponsorship deals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 7, 2022
Ex-Tokyo Olympic exec suspected of using consulting firm to accept bribes
Haruyuki Takahashi is suspected of using close business ties between his consulting firm and one headed by an acquaintance to receive bribes from Kadokawa.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2022
Top Kadokawa execs arrested in widening Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal
The publishing giant's headquarters and the Tokyo home of Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa have been searched.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2022
Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal widens as Osaka-based ad firm raided
Prosecutors have announced they are looking into allegations that Daiko provided at least u00a514 million on three occasions to a firm run by an acquaintance of a former Games official.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 5, 2022
Prosecutors raid ad firm in Osaka suspected of paying arrested ex-Tokyo Olympic executive for favor
A consultancy run by an acquaintance of Haruyuki Takahashi was paid a total of u00a526 million by the Kansai-based ad agency, with Takahashi believed to have received a portion of the funds.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 3, 2022
Ex-Tokyo Games executive suspected of giving favors to publisher Kadokawa
A consulting company headed by an acquaintance of Haruyuki Takahashi, 78, received about u00a570 million from Japanese publisher Kadokawa.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2022
Olympic sponsor accused of bribery allegedly paid ex-Prime Minister Mori
Tokyo prosecutors are investigating the purpose and the timing of a suspected payment to Yoshiro Mori, who was for a time head of the Games organizing committee.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 26, 2022
Arrest over alleged bribery could be final whistle on career of Japan's sporting event ace
Since organizing a 1977 soccer event featuring Pele, Haruyuki Takahashi has been a towering figure in the sports business world.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
Aug 26, 2022
Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal puts spotlight on money's influence
The scandal is also being watched closely in Sapporo, which is bidding to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

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