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BADMINTON WORLD FEDERATION

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May 30, 2023
Badminton body extends ban on 'spin serve' until after Paris Olympics
The ban will be in place for the Thailand Open, which begins on Tuesday.
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Aug 30, 2022
Badminton's 'Race to Paris' Olympic qualification to begin in China
Most international sporting events in China have been canceled since the pandemic, but at least three tournaments are scheduled there in 2023, the BWF said.
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Apr 4, 2021
Badminton federation to vote on post-Olympics scoring system change
Badminton's world governing body will vote in May on a proposal to change the sport's scoring system after this year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, it said on Saturday.
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Mar 14, 2020
Ayaka Takashi, Misaki Matsutomo reach All England doubles semifinals
Rio Olympic Games gold medalists Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsutomo defeated China's world No. 1 pair of Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan on Friday to set up an all-Japanese women's doubles semifinal at the All England Open Badminton Championships.
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Dec 10, 2019
World No. 1 Kento Momota named BWF Player of the Year
World No. 1 Kento Momota was named the Male Player of the Year by the Badminton World Federation on Monday at an awards ceremony recognizing 2019's top performers.
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Oct 29, 2019
Badminton standout Nozomi Okuhara reaches No. 1 in women's singles world rankings
Nozomi Okuhara has become the second Japanese to be ranked No. 1 in women's singles, according to the Badminton World Federation's latest list released on Tuesday.
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Sep 27, 2018
Kento Momota becomes first Japanese man to reach No. 1 in badminton world rankings
Kento Momota on Thursday topped the latest Badminton World Federation rankings for men's singles following his runner-up finish at the recent China Open.
OLYMPICS
Jun 7, 2015
Olympic badminton venue moving to Chofu: source
The Badminton World Federation has reached an agreement with Tokyo 2020 Olympic organizers to move the badminton venue from the center of Tokyo, an informed source said Sunday.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
When will Japan intervene to support the yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has reiterated the government's readiness to take an appropriate action as the yen continues to slide against the U.S. dollar.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

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