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JAPAN
Feb 23, 1998

Japan's gold medalists receive Emperor's Cup

Seven gold medal winners from the Nagano Winter Olympic Games received the Emperor's Cup on Monday from Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto in a ceremony held at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
JAPAN
Feb 10, 1998

GOLD: 'Little giant' Shimizu wins the big one

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Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 20, 2022

Controversial Beijing Olympics reach finish line

Japan had its best-ever showing at a Winter Games with 18 medals in an event that will be remembered for its complicated circumstances as much as its thrilling athletic displays.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 19, 2022

Second tumble ends defending champion Nana Takagi's Olympics

Takagi crashed out in the semifinal of the women's mass start speedskating on Saturday, falling on the same corner where she slipped in the women's team pursuit final.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 16, 2022

With indoor ski resorts and curling schools, China lifts Xi’s sports dream

China said it succeeded on a vow by Xi Jinping, the country's top leader, to nurture millions of winter sports enthusiasts. But will the interest last after the Winter Games end?
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 16, 2022

Nana Takagi gets sister's support after shock fall in final

The 29-year-old, who won two gold medals at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, was consoled by younger sister Miho after falling in the last lap of Tuesday's final against Canada.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 11, 2022

How the ‘Garlic Girls’ overcame abuse to return to the Olympics

The South Korean curling team helped revive a painful discussion about the mistreatment of athletes in their country, leading the way for others to come forward.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 27, 2022

Olympians face daunting final qualifying event: Staying healthy

'We are playing Russian roulette every single day,” said Brittany Bowe, an American speedskater.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 25, 2022

Olympians face a daunting final qualifying event: staying healthy

With the Feb. 4 opening ceremony in their sights, athletes are cutting off contact with loved ones, changing the ways they train and ceasing all activities outside the realms of competition.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 5, 2021

All women and all alone: Monobob leads new events for 2022 Olympics

With more affordable equipment and the need for only a single driver, monobob could offer countries other than the traditional sledding superpowers a chance to capture Olympic gold.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 20, 2021

China is preparing for another Olympics in Beijing, like it or not

When Beijing staged the Summer Olympic Games in 2008, many argued — or at least hoped — that the international attention would improve human rights in China. It didn’t.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 15, 2019

National Stadium ready for Olympics

The newly built National Stadium, which will serve as the main venue for next summer's Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, was unveiled on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 12, 2019

Much to be done on cyberterrorism and budget reduction for Tokyo 2020, new Olympics minister says

There is still much to be done regarding heat prevention, cyberterrorism and budget reduction for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Seiko Hashimoto told a news conference Thursday, one day after she was appointed minister for the games in a major Cabinet reshuffle.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami