After a series of scandals that have rocked the sports world in recent weeks, the Japanese Olympic Committee is working to improve how it handles its societal duties.
At the same time, the JOC recognizes the urgency to work to restore public faith in Japanese sports at a time when Tokyo is a finalist for the 2020 Summer Olympics bid.
On Wednesday, the JOC assembled more than 130 officials and executives from 58 sports' domestic governing bodies for a seminar about higher standards and ethics in athletics. The event was held at National Training Center in Tokyo's Kita Ward.