National Jun 9, 2021
Of the 230 doctors and 310 nurses considered necessary per day at most, the organizing committee has secured 90% and 80% of them, respectively.
Commentary / Japan May 30, 2021
What is really behind the calls to cancel the Olympics?
by Kuni Miyake
If the Asahi genuinely believes that the Olympic Games should be canceled, why does the paper not withdraw its sponsorship from the games?
National May 30, 2021
More local governments give Tokyo Olympic training camps the boot
As of Wednesday, 78 municipalities decided to cancel training camps or exchange programs for athletes and local residents.
Commentary / Japan May 29, 2021
Dear Japan, the Olympics are a bureaucracy, not a democracy
by Tim Culpan
While Tokyo could theoretically pull the plug right now — two months from the rescheduled start date — the city is contractually obliged to go ahead.
Commentary / World May 19, 2021
Tokyo: One of the few cities capable of holding the Olympics amid pandemic
by Paul De Vries
The athletes, officials and members of the press will import the virus into an Olympic host city during an ongoing pandemic. That can only be assumed.
National May 14, 2021
'Impossible' to hold Olympics during pandemic, Japan doctors union warns
The statement comes as Japan battles a fourth wave of virus infections, with several areas including the capital under a state of emergency.
National / Science & Health May 6, 2021
U.S. drugs giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech on Thursday announced a deal with the International Olympics Committee to provide vaccines to competitors and staff at the Tokyo Games. In a statement, the firms said they would coordinate with national sporting bodies to make ...
National Apr 6, 2021
Japan rushes to confirm North Korea's decision to skip Tokyo Olympics
North Korea became the first country to announce that it would not participate in the Tokyo Olympics, citing the coronavirus pandemic as its reason.
World Apr 6, 2021
The move, said to be as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, will put an end to South Korea's hopes of using the games to restart talks with its neighbor.
National Mar 4, 2021
With emergency extension for Tokyo area likely, Japan expands border control measures
by Magdalena Osumi
Arrivals from 13 more countries and regions will now be required to self-isolate for their first three days in Japan at facilities designated by the government.
National / Social Issues Feb 28, 2021
Japan's new Olympic minister comes under fire for opposing dual surnames
Conservative lawmakers of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have asked local assembly members in writing to prevent the adoption of petitions calling for a selective dual surname system.
Commentary / Japan Feb 26, 2021
Mori’s resignation highlights changing gender norms
by Kuni Miyake
Yoshiro Mori reportedly decided to resign immediately after the remarks. It was the secretariat of the organizing committee who strongly pleaded with him to stay in his position.