National Jan 21, 2021

IOC's Thomas Bach says 'no plan B': Tokyo Olympics will be held

'We have, at this moment, no reason whatsoever to believe that the Olympic Games in Tokyo will not open on the 23rd of July,' the IOC chief says.

National Jan 5, 2021

Pandemic puts Fukushima host town for Thai Olympic boxers on edge

Municipalities set to welcome athletes are now scrambling to come up with effective measures to protect their health, despite not knowing what to expect next summer.

National Oct 27, 2020

School trips in Japan go virtual during pandemic

With fears over the coronavirus continuing, students are taking part in remote excursions from the safety of their classrooms.

National Aug 12, 2020

Nagasaki A-bomb survivor determined to use English to share memories

Michio Hakariya had begun to feel that his inability to speak directly to foreign audiences was blunting his message.

National Aug 6, 2020

Hiroshima marks 75th atomic bomb anniversary with call for unity in pandemic

Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui said countries should put aside their differences and come together to overcome both man-made and natural challenges.

Art Aug 4, 2020

Saitama gallery raises money online to share iconic A-bomb paintings worldwide

The work of Iri and Toshi Maruki depicts the aftermath of the August 1945 bombings along with other aspects of World War II.

National Jul 28, 2020

Virus scuppers Nagasaki A-bomb museum’s plans for 75th anniversary

The COVID-19 pandemic has led Nagasaki to scale down its plans for this year’s commemorations.

Swimming Jul 24, 2020

Olympic swimming star Katie Ledecky staying focused amid pandemic

The 15-time freestyle world champion is ready to make adjustments ahead of next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics.

Olympics May 1, 2020

Mongolian athletes stranded in Japan remain hopeful for Paralympics

Mongolian athletes and para athletes have continued to train in their Japanese host cities in preparation for the delayed Tokyo Games.

National Jan 13, 2020

Chiba residents open doors in warmup for 2020 crowds

With the 2020 Games just six months away, residents in Chiba, a city that will host several Olympic and Paralympic competitions, are preparing to open their doors to visitors under a program that encourages residents to host paying guests during popular events. Kenji Kaminaga, 82, ...