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NATIONAL STADIUM

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2016
Tributes follow death of architect Zaha Hadid
The announcement of the death of internationally renowned Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, whose works included the controversial original design for the main stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics — later scrapped by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe — came as a shock to Japanese architects and officials involved in the preparation of the event.
JAPAN / Society
Mar 11, 2016
Tokyo 2020 Olympics president slams sports minister, council over cauldron fuss
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Organizing Committee President Yoshiro Mori laid blame on the Games' new main stadium operator, the Japan Sports Council, and sports minister Hiroshi Hase on Friday for the fiasco over the placement of the Olympic cauldron.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 10, 2016
Stadium architect plays down Olympic flame mistake, says solution being sought
Kengo Kuma said his team is remedying the nation's latest Olympic blunder: nowhere for the Olympic flame to burn.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 4, 2016
2020 Olympics organizers again misfire with cauldron conundrum
Japan has won gold again — in the Olympic missteps category. The new National Stadium design apparently does not include a cauldron for the Olympic flame.
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2016
Japan Sport Council inks ¥2.5 billion deal with Olympic stadium builders
The Japan Sport Council announced Friday it has signed a ¥2.5 billion deal with a joint venture to construct the new National Stadium, the main venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2016
Despite new design, controversy may dog Tokyo's Olympic stadium long after last lap is run
When a fresh design for the new National Stadium was chosen last month, many believed it would finally put an end to months of chaos over its construction. They were wrong.
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2016
IOC praises Tokyo as 'most prepared city' during latest visit
International Olympic Committee Vice President John Coates on Friday praised Tokyo as "the most prepared city we've ever seen," more than four years ahead of the 2020 Games. But Coates also scotched suggestions that the new National Stadium could be completed in time to host games at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 15, 2016
Architect Kengo Kuma dismisses alleged similarities with Hadid stadium design
Kengo Kuma, whose flatter, less expensive design will be used for the Olympic Games' main venue, said his plan and Hadid's differed in concept and cost.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Jan 11, 2016
New Tokyo Olympic stadium design selected
A design by architect Kengo Kuma has been picked as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic main stadium, the government has announced.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2015
Rebuffed architect Hadid probing 'similarities' in original, new Olympic stadium designs
The London-based architect group that won the first contest to redesign the National Stadium for the 2020 Olympic Games said Wednesday it is investigating similarities between its ill-fated design and design A, the winner of the second contest.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2015
Design by architect Kengo Kuma picked for Tokyo's new Olympic stadium
Kengo Kuma's blueprint prevails in the contest to redesign the new National Stadium after the initial plan was scrapped amid a national uproar over cost and other factors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2015
Kengo Kuma, architect picked to design Tokyo's new Olympic stadium, is highly regarded in his field
Kengo Kuma, whose design was picked Tuesday for Tokyo's new Olympic stadium, is one of Japan's best known architects.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 19, 2015
Expert panel evaluates details, design of planned new National Stadium
The Olympic stadium review panel finished evaluating two proposed designs for the new National Stadium on Saturday, holding 90-minute hearings for each group.
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2015
Athletes, coaches say new National Stadium should be functional, offer long-term legacy
Former athletes and coaches on Thursday provided feedback on plans for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics' main stadium after two new design proposals were unveiled on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2015
Leafy designs for new National Stadium seen as posing security headaches
The greenery-rich design proposals for the main stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics could pose security headaches, an expert said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2015
Tokyo Olympic stadium designs draw praise from critics but fail to excite public
Sports critics heaped praise while members of the public were divided over the two proposed designs for the new National Stadium.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2015
Two new Olympic stadium designs unveiled by Japan Sport Council
The Japan Sport Council on Monday unveiled two new stadium designs for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that blend in better with the greenery-rich Yoyogi area and currently don't break the ¥155 billion budget.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2015
Tokyo, central government reach deal on Olympic stadium cost
After months of dispute, the central and metropolitan governments reach a deal in which Tokyo will shoulder u00a539.5 billion of the estimated u00a5158.1 billion cost to build the main stadium for the 2020 Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2015
Tokyo must act now to build legacy for venues beyond 2020 Olympics, says London Games exec
Tokyo must act now to develop a vision for the new National Stadium and other Olympic venues that reaches decades beyond the 2020 Games.
JAPAN
Oct 10, 2015
Special lotteries planned to raise ¥16 billion for 2020 Olympics, rugby event
A group plans to offer special lotteries from fiscal 2016 to help raise some u00a516 billion for the construction of facilities related to both events.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
Many banks in Japan raise deposit rates after BOJ action
Major banks as well as regional banks have raised their ordinary deposit rates to 0.02% per annum from 0.001%.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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