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JAPAN
Jun 20, 2021

Uganda Olympic team member first to test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Japan

The discovery comes just over a month before the opening ceremony and amid concerns of another spike in infections once the games begin on July 23.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 14, 2021

Japan's players brace for final push to make Olympic basketball team

The battle to make Japan's 12-man roster will begin in earnest from Wednesday during the final window of FIBA Asian Cup qualifying.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 31, 2021

Australia confident of athlete vaccinations before Tokyo Games

Australia is confident all of its athletes will be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they head off to the Tokyo Olympics, Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman said at the unveiling of the uniforms for the games on Wednesday.
MORE SPORTS
Mar 30, 2021

Back from injury, sprinter Ryota Yamagata aims for 'extremely great year'

The 28-year-old, who experienced a collapsed lung in 2019 and knee injuries last year, has his sights set on this summer's Olympics.
JAPAN
Mar 21, 2021

Waiting for Tokyo: How 110,000 Olympic volunteers put their lives on hold

Mixed signals from the games' organizers and a recent sexism scandal have left some would-be helpers lacking motivation.
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2021

Virus concerns loom for Japan with Olympic torch relay a month away

The relay begins March 25 in Fukushima Prefecture and what's normally a time of excitement and hope ahead of an Olympics will instead be held under the shadow of a pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2021

Dream of running Olympic torch relay now prompts feelings of guilt for Japan doctor

The Olympic torch relay is set to begin on March 25, even though Tokyo and nine other prefectures are set to remain under a state of emergency through March 7.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 3, 2021

Japan draws tough assignments for Tokyo Olympic basketball tournament

Japan's men’s and women’s basketball teams will face a stiff challenge during the preliminary round of this summer Tokyo Games after being given a tough road during the draw for the Olympic tournaments on Tuesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 3, 2021

Paris Games will have COVID-19 contingency plans in place if pandemic extends into 2024

Organizing committee president Tony Estanguet said Paris 2024 is preparing for any eventuality.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 28, 2021

In trying week, Suga fails to quell disquiet at the Diet over coronavirus response

During days of debates, the ruling LDP was forced to concede ground on criminalizing noncompliance with virus measures but will press on with fines, Go To programs and the Olympics.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 18, 2020

Paris 2024 chief says breakdancing included to reach out to youth

The inclusion of breakdancing at the 2024 Olympics may been surprising but organizers were drawn to the sport's potential to attract a younger fan base and grow the Olympic audience in the internet age, Paris Games chief Tony Estanguet said.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 14, 2020

Olympic favorite Ryo Kiyuna seizes ninth straight title at karate championships

Kiyuna said he's never competed with records in mind, and insisted his nine straight titles are the result of his dedication to fulfill his own potential.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 10, 2020

Japan women's coach Tom Hovasse looks to unearth new talent at camp

The Akatsuki Five's first meeting in nine months offers the American coach a look at players who might not have made his Olympic roster if the games had taken place as scheduled.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 15, 2020

Rugby World Cup star Kenki Fukuoka gives up Olympic aspirations for career in medicine

Brave Blossoms star has decided to focus his attention on club rugby while also trying to get into medical school.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
Japan worries Trump tariffs will push countries toward China
Liberal Democratic Party Policy Chief Itsunori Onodera (center) speaks at a think tank event Monday in Washington.
Could this be Japan’s year at the Kentucky Derby?
Christophe Lemaire rides Admire Daytona, who was bred in Japan, during the UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on April 5.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
U.S. secretary of the navy weighs ‘dual-use’ shipbuilding with Japan
John Phelan at a Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. secretary of the navy in Washington in February

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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
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