Editorials Feb 12, 2021
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.
National | FOCUS Feb 5, 2021
Mori's sexist remarks likely to create further headwinds for Tokyo Games
Opposition parties have called for Mori's resignation, but Suga has been hesitant to criticize the organizing committee chief, who still has a large influence within the LDP.
National Feb 4, 2021
Tokyo Olympic head Yoshiro Mori says he won't resign despite uproar over sexist remark
During an online meeting of JOC councilors Wednesday, Yoshiro Mori said women talk too much in meetings and suggested speaking time for women should be limited.
Sports Nov 13, 2020
Sports officials seek help thwarting voyeuristic images of athletes
Japan Sports Agency Commissioner Koji Murofushi described the nonconsensual creation and distribution of sexualized images of athletes as "a problem that cannot be overlooked."
Cricket May 26, 2020
Olympic approval could benefit cricket's development in Japan
by Jay Dansinghani
The potential inclusion of cricket's shortened T20 format in 2028 would give Japanese cricket access to funding from the Japan Olympic Committee and other organizations.
Olympics Jun 27, 2019
by Ryusei Takahashi
Yamashita will replace Tsunekazu Takeda who retired as JOC president amid an investigation over alleged bribery during Tokyo’s bid to host the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Olympics / Summer Olympics May 9, 2019
Application period for Tokyo Olympics ticket lottery begins for residents of Japan
by Ryusei Takahashi
The results of the lottery will be announced on June 20, and the winners will be required to submit payment by July 2.
Olympics Apr 18, 2019
Japan residents can register for Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket lottery from May 9
by Ryusei Takahashi
Registration for the lottery will be possible from May 9 via the ticket sales website, where users can choose which Olympic events they wish to attend.
National Mar 15, 2019
JOC head Takeda likely to retire amid probe into Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid corruption, say sources
President Tsunekazu Takeda, who led Japan’s bid for the 2020 Olympics, is expected to retire amid a French investigation into alleged bribes involving the selection process.
Olympics Feb 16, 2019
Calls mounting for JOC chief Takeda to resign amid bribery scandal
Yasuhiro Yamashita, the 61-year-old head of the Japan Judo Federation, has been floated as a possible successor to run the JOC.
Olympics Jan 19, 2019
Ollan Cassell thinks embattled JOC chief Tsunekazu Takeda should step aside in wake of French probe
by Ed Odeven
With serious allegations of corruption and bribery linked to Japanese Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda, a prominent member of the global sports community issued a call for Japanese authorities to sever ties with him. Ollan Cassell believes a leadership change is needed now instead of ...
National / Crime & Legal Jan 15, 2019
Japanese Olympic Committee head Tsunekazu Takeda denies accusation of corruption linked to 2020 bid
by Tomohiro Osaki
Takeda’s denial followed reports last week that French prosecutors have brought a preliminary charge against him for alleged corruption over bidding for the 2020 Games.