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NATIONAL STADIUM

JAPAN
Jul 21, 2015
Timeline laid out for new Olympic stadium; construction to begin early next year
The Abe government sets out how it will tackle building the new National Stadium after scrapping plans widely derided as extravagant and costly.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jul 20, 2015
Let's discuss the plan for a new National Stadium in Tokyo
The complicated design of Tokyo's new National Stadium meant only a limited number of contractors could tackle the project and was the biggest cause of its budget blowout.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 18, 2015
Cabinet approval rating nose-dives after ruling camp rams through security bills
The approval rating of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet plummets to its lowest level since December 2012 after the ruling camp rams its controversial security bills through the Lower House.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 18, 2015
Brave Blossoms' focus on PNC, not National Stadium fracas
The Japan XV tried to stay focused on the Pacific Nations Cup amid the National Stadium controversy that has left the 2019 Rugby World Cup without a main stadium.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2015
Sudden stadium shift leaves Rugby World Cup high and dry
World Rugby officials are seeking urgent talks with organizers of the 2019 Rugby World Cup following Friday's surprise announcement that Japan's proposed new National Stadium won't be ready in time for the tournament.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2015
National Stadium architects return fire, say design not behind high costs
Zaha Hadid Architects hit back at the decision to scrap their plan for Tokyo's new National Stadium, insisting the ambitious design was not responsible for spiraling construction costs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2015
Head Tokyo Olympics organizer claims he 'hated' stadium design from the start
The head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee said Friday he "hated" the distinctive design of the new National Stadium, hours before Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he was scrapping those blueprints and starting over from scratch.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2015
Abe pulls plug on costly Olympic stadium plan
To reduce the estimated construction cost of u00a5252 billion and ease growing criticism, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the new National Stadium to be built for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be redesigned from scratch.
EDITORIALS
Jul 13, 2015
National Stadium boondoggle
The government should adopt a simpler design for the new National Stadium to reduce its ballooning construction costs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2015
New Olympic stadium dilemma: where to find ¥252 billion
Now that the Japan Sport Council's advisory panel has approved a blueprint for the new National Stadium, the big question is how the country will cover the cost.
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2015
Unique stadium design biggest reason for cost blowout: sport council
The complicated design of Tokyo's new National Stadium meant only a limited number of contractors could tackle the project and was the biggest cause of its budget blowout, the Japan Sport Council revealed Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2015
IOC says Tokyo's preparations 'outstanding,' but costs need watching
The cost of venues for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics will have to be carefully watched and managed, but the Japanese capital's preparations are otherwise "outstanding," IOC Vice President John Coates said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2015
Olympics minister says first task is to address stadium funding feud
The newly appointed minister of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games says his immediate priority is to build trust between the central government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government over funding the international sporting extravaganza.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2015
IOC wants stadium plan finalized by end of July
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has asked Japan's organizing committee to finalize the main stadium plan for the 2020 Summer Games before the IOC meets in late July, Toshiaki Endo, the Cabinet minister in charge of hosting the Olympics, revealed Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2015
¥252 billion price tag for National Stadium confirmed
The central government said Monday it expects the overall cost of building the new National Stadium to reach ¥252 billion, some ¥90 billion more than the initial projection.
JAPAN
Jun 24, 2015
National stadium cost soars to ¥252 billion
The government wants to stick to the ambitious architectural plans for the new National Stadium, but the cost is expected to rise by a further u00a580 billion from the last estimate.
EDITORIALS
Jun 19, 2015
Rethink Olympic stadium design
Olympic competition should be limited to sports, not the construction of stadiums.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2015
Stadium's architect director says redesign would pose huge risk
Introducing major changes in the design of Tokyo's new National Stadium is a huge risk and would delay construction, says the project director.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 12, 2015
Residents must have stadium say: Masuzoe
The wrestling match between the central government and Tokyo over how to handle the cost of the new stadium for the 2020 Olympics is showing no signs of cooling.
Rugby
Jun 11, 2015
Rugby World Cup head confident new national stadium will be ready for 2019
Rugby World Cup boss Alan Gilpin said Wednesday he was confident Tokyo's new national stadium would be ready for Rugby World Cup 2019.
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.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
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.
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.
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.
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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