National Dec 13, 2021
'Kin' (gold) chosen as the kanji character of 2021
by Kanako Takahara
With references to Olympic medals, baseball legends and cash handouts, the 2021 selection highlighted 24-karat moments from a turbulent year.
Summer Olympics / Gymnastics Dec 10, 2021
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has earned Time magazine's "Athlete of the Year" honor, the publication said Thursday. The 24-year-old gymnast traveled to Japan for the Tokyo Games this year with the intent of rewriting the record books, but instead brought about a groundbreaking, ...
Tennis Dec 9, 2021
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has defended the organization's handling of its contact with tennis player Peng Shuai, who disappeared from public view after making a sexual assault accusation against a powerful Chinese official. After the IOC Executive Board meeting on Wednesday, Bach failed ...
Summer Olympics Dec 9, 2021
Tokyo Games medal podiums to be donated to schools across Japan
"I can't think of a better way to share such a wonderful part of the games," Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said.
Soccer Dec 5, 2021
World Cup CEO hopes to build on Tokyo lessons for packed stadiums
Organizers are hopeful next year's compact tournament will be able to fully welcome fans, avoiding a repeat of the nearly spectatorless Tokyo Olympics.
National Dec 3, 2021
Tokyo Olympics cost less than budgeted, need for extra money unlikely
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics cost at least ¥150 billion ($1.3 billion) less than expected due to it being mostly spectatorless, which helped to cut labor costs.
National Dec 1, 2021
Buzzwords in Japan 2021: Ohtani and Tokyo Olympics loomed large
by Tadasu Takahashi
The language of the pandemic, while still present, took a back seat to phrases and words inspired by Shohei Ohtani, Thomas Bach, Yoshiro Mori and other sports-related figures.
National Nov 28, 2021
More than ¥1.7 billion was spent in procuring the uniforms, with Japan preparing for at least 48,000 volunteers.
Summer Olympics Nov 26, 2021
World Athletics chief sees 'disturbing' results with Olympic survey on social media abuse
The survey found that 23 athletes received targeted abuse through social media, with 16 of those being women.
Summer Olympics / Softball Nov 18, 2021
Softball star Miu Goto motivated by experience at Tokyo Olympics
by Jim Allen
Goto went from having no expectations of personal success for Japan to earning the win in three of Japan's five victories during the Tokyo Games.
Athletics Nov 16, 2021
Retired Usain Bolt says he 'could have won' 100 meter gold in Tokyo
The eight-time gold medalist said that it was frustrating to watch the 2020 Games from his home in Jamaica as his male countrymen flopped and Italy's Lamont Jacobs claimed a shock victory.
Travel | Longform Nov 15, 2021
Ticket to ride: Shizuoka Prefecture shifts gear on turning Izu Peninsula into Japan’s cycling mecca
by Rob Gilhooly
Despite its relatively small land mass, the peninsula is replete with a plethora of natural, cultural and historical attractions