Olympics Jan 15, 2021
Japan to ban entry of foreign athletes during virus emergency
The decision will impact those preparing for the Tokyo Olympics as well as new players and coaches set to join professional soccer and baseball clubs.
National Jan 14, 2021
Decision on holding Tokyo Olympics ‘could go either way,’ says Kono
by David Dolan and Tim Kelly
Taro Kono, administrative and regulatory reform minister, said, "We need to do the best we can to prepare for the games at this moment."
National Jan 14, 2021
Shadow hangs over Olympics once more with Japan virus surge
by Max Zimmerman, Ayai Tomisawa and Yuki Hagiwara
Japan is one of several countries where the virus has made a comeback in winter months with Tokyo finding a record 2,447 cases on Jan. 7.
National Jan 12, 2021
Tokyo Games organizers play down poll showing plunging support
Toshiro Muto dismissed as "fake news" a media report claiming the IOC and Tokyo 2020 organizers would debate the fate of the games in February.
National Jan 12, 2021
Suga and Gates say vaccines for developing countries key for Olympics
The Microsoft founder called on the PM to host a successful Summer Games in order to send a strong message to the rest of the world.
More Sports Jan 11, 2021
Tour de France and Tokyo Olympics on tap for cyclists in 2021
The possibility of a Mount Fuji showdown adds a hint of Olympic gold to a 2021 cycling season in which Tadej Pogacar can expect a furious attack from the big guns aiming for his Tour de France title. Pogacar staged a stunning smash-and-grab during the ...
National Jan 11, 2021
In the poll, 35.3% called for the cancellation of the Tokyo Games, while 44.8% said the games should be put off again.
Olympics Jan 10, 2021
Olympic wrestling champion says athletes shouldn't get vaccine first
Canada's Olympic wrestling champion Erica Wiebe has said frontline workers and vulnerable people should be prioritized over Olympic athletes for the new coronavirus vaccine. Senior International Olympic Committee official Dick Pound said on Friday athletes should be given priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine so ...
Olympics Jan 8, 2021
IOC's Dick Pound says Tokyo Games uncertain due to virus surge
The former Canadian swimming champion also told the BBC that athletes should be vaccinated as a priority ahead of the postponed Olympics and Paralympics.
National / Science & Health Jan 7, 2021
Japanese approval of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine unlikely before May
by Rocky Swift
Tokyo is facing a major regulatory bottleneck due to requirements for local clinical trials before requesting approval for coronavirus shots.
Art Jan 6, 2021
Country flags reimagined as samurai ahead of the Olympics
by Toma Mochizuki
World Flags, a Tokyo-based project, transforms flags into anime characters to familiarize people with other nations and their cultures.