Japan's new digital chief called out for image copyright gaffe
A blog post by Yoko Ishikura published last displayed a low-resolution image with a "Pixta" watermark, a breach of the stock photo platform's terms of service.
Pressure builds over raising Japan's age of consent
Controversial remarks by a Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker and cases of paternal rape have driven discussion on lifting the age of consent.
Opposition lawmaker Hiranao Honda to quit over age of consent comments
The Hokkaido politician left the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan after his remarks about sex with 14-year-olds triggered a storm of criticism.
Disgraced ex-Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori delivers another sexist remark
Former Tokyo Games chief Yoshiro Mori, who resigned last month amid backlash over sexist remarks toward women, called a female political staffer "too old to call a woman."
How the Tokyo Olympics became one big public relations quagmire
Japan’s Olympic organizers have all but lost control of any messaging, with no real strategy to generate any momentum toward holding the fast-approaching games.
Celebrity Naomi Watanabe 'frustrated' over coverage of 'Olympig' idea
"I would have definitely rejected it. It's simply not interesting, and I don't understand the point of it at all," the 33-year-old said during a livestream.
Tokyo 2020 creative chief quits over Naomi Watanabe 'Olympig' pitch
Hiroshi Sasaki floated the idea of comedian Naomi Watanabe descending from the sky in porcine form during the opening ceremony, a magazine reports.
How a student battled a culture of silence to help oust Tokyo's Olympic chief
In less than two weeks, Momoko Nojo's petition campaign gathered more than 150,000 signatures, galvanizing global outrage over sexist remarks by Yoshiro Mori.
Olympics minister Seiko Hashimoto appointed Tokyo Games chief
Never has the position changed hands so close to the start of the Olympic Torch Relay, and nor have the games ever been held during an ongoing global pandemic.
Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto ready to be Tokyo Games chief, source says
Hashimoto may replace Yoshiro Mori, the former president of the organizing committee who resigned over a sexist remark.
Anti-sexism petitioners make their case to Tokyo Games organizers — with 150,000 signatures
The petition urges the JOC to prevent sexist remarks in the future, boost the proportion of female members on its Executive Board and ensure transparency in picking new leaders.
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.
