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Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Feb 17, 2021
Episode 82: The sexism scandal engulfing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
New York Times bureau chief Motoko Rich breaks down Tokyo Olympic President Yoshiro Mori's sexist comments and what his resignation says about the status of women in Japanese society.
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2021
Shimane governor threatens to cancel participation in Olympic torch relay
The remarks could create a political domino effect among other local governors worried about their own ability to respond to increased infections if the Tokyo Games go forward.
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2021
The next boss of the Tokyo Games — a savvy operator or a fresh face?
The organizing committee says it is looking for a successor that has a certain background in the Olympics as well as a strong awareness of gender equality and inclusiveness.
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
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 15, 2021
Over half of firms in Japan want Olympics canceled or postponed, survey shows
Only 7.7% of firms polled felt the games should proceed in full form as scheduled this year.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 15, 2021
Yoshiro Mori's replacement as Tokyo 2020 president could be chosen this week
Tokyo 2020 organizers have to pick a new president with just five months left to prepare for the games amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2021
Noah Lyles would rather run in empty stadium than have fans stay silent at Tokyo Games
'No chanting, no cheering — that kind of sucks,' said Lyles, when learning of the protocols during a video conference ahead of Saturday's meet.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 13, 2021
Trump lawyers portray impeachment trial as Democratic score-settling
Donald Trump's lawyers said on Friday that Democrats had provided no evidence the former president incited last month's deadly U.S. Capitol riot and had used his second impeachment trial to settle political scores.
JAPAN
Feb 12, 2021
Mori resigns as Tokyo 2020 hopes to move on from sexism outrage
The 83-year-old former prime minister finally succumbed to an onslaught of criticism triggered by comments he made about women earlier this month.
JAPAN
Feb 12, 2021
How 'indispensable' Mori came to enjoy huge influence in politics and sport
The former prime minister had contacts his peers did not and the ability to get things done behind the scenes that leaders in both arenas relied on heavily.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 12, 2021
Russia to consider vaccinating Euro 2020 staff against COVID-19
Russia is considering whether to vaccinate staff working at European Championship soccer matches in St. Petersburg this year against COVID-19, the head of the local organizing committee said on Thursday.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Feb 12, 2021
Tokyo Olympics chief Mori's exit has been long overdue
The country has been embarrassed again by an antediluvian politician, with media at home and abroad condemning Mori's remarks and the mindset it represents.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 10, 2021
Australia tennis chief urges strict quarantines for Tokyo Olympics
Craig Tiley believes that Tokyo 2020's recently released playbook does not go far enough in order to protect athletes from the risk of infection.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 10, 2021
Toyota president 'disappointed' by Tokyo 2020 chief Mori's sexist comments
The carmaker, a worldwide Olympic sponsor, said it issued Toyoda's message on Wednesday because it concluded it should not keep silent.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 10, 2021
Trump’s Senate trial moves forward after vote on constitutionality
The move clears the way for arguments to begin on whether Trump incited an insurrection by inflaming the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2021
IOC calls remarks of Tokyo Games chief Yoshiro Mori 'absolutely inappropriate'
The IOC did not mention any further action against Mori but said the Tokyo Organising Committee also considered its own chief's comments as inappropriate.
Australian firm produces heavy rare earth, in first outside China
The Lynas Rare Earths processing plant in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Random stabbing cases in Japan raise fears: Could the next victim be me?
Police officers stand guard on May 7 outside Todaimae Station in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward after a random stabbing that injured a University of Tokyo student.
Nissan to solicit early retirements while eyeing plant closures in Japan
Nissan's Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, may be closed as part of the struggling carmaker's streamlining efforts.
Police arrest Chinese man in Saitama hit-and-run case
Police questioned a man who turned himself in as he closely resembled the driver recorded on the dashcam of another vehicle that happened to pass by the scene of a hit-and-run incident in Saitama Prefecture.
Princess Aiko arrives in Ishikawa to visit quake-hit areas
Princess Aiko is greeted by Ishikawa Gov. Hiroshi Hase (left) at the Kanazawa Station on Sunday.
Agnes b. Japan CEO hopes to evolve the brand with focus on sustainability
Laurent Patouillet, the CEO and president of Agnes b. Japan, says the focus of its business is to remain independent, and evolve and adapt.
In Nintendo’s backyard, foreign indie game devs are thriving
Kyoto's gaming landscape is dominated by Nintendo's headquarters, but a contingent of foreign-born indie developers is also working in the gaming giant's shadow.
Akazawa's dilemma: no tariff deal or a half-baked deal
Chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and his delegation in the Oval Office of the White House in April. Since then, Japan's trade negotiations with the U.S. have produced no tangible results.
Nissan hoping to electrify home crowd as Formula E returns to Tokyo
Nissan's Oliver Rowland drives during qualifying for Miami E-Prix at Homestead Motor Speedway in Homestead, Florida, on April 12.
For his first feature film, director Ryuya Suzuki created a masterpiece
"Jinsei," which follows its protagonist over a century, probes themes of identity and societal issues with a dark comic touch. The director, however, says he created the story without knowing where it would lead.

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