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With emergency extension for Tokyo area likely, Japan expands border control measures

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.

Japan's new Olympic minister comes under fire for opposing dual surnames

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.

Mori’s resignation highlights changing gender norms

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.

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori's exit has been long overdue

Editorials Feb 12, 2021

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori's exit has been long overdue

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.

Tokyo Olympic organizers release first playbook for 2020 Games

Olympics / Summer Olympics Feb 3, 2021

Tokyo Olympic organizers release first playbook for 2020 Games

by Jason Coskrey

The first playbook is aimed at international federations and technical officials. Guidelines for athletes and the media will be released at later dates.

Tokyo Olympics member says games going ahead 'is up to the U.S.'

National Jan 27, 2021

Tokyo Olympics member says games going ahead 'is up to the U.S.'

The International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers have been increasingly bullish in recent weeks about the prospect of holding the postponed games.

Japan scrambles to deny reports that Olympic cancellation is possible

National Jan 17, 2021

Japan scrambles to deny reports that Olympic cancellation is possible

Chief Cabinet Secretary's assurances came after Reuters quoted Japan's administrative and regulatory reform minister, Taro Kono, as saying the fate of the games "could go either way."

21% of Tokyo Paralympic tickets to be refunded over postponement

National Dec 23, 2020

21% of Tokyo Paralympic tickets to be refunded over postponement

Organizers decided to offer refunds for domestic ticket holders who can no longer attend the games because of the postponement.

Final budget of ¥1.64 trillion unveiled for Tokyo Olympics

National Dec 22, 2020

Final budget of ¥1.64 trillion unveiled for Tokyo Olympics

Extra costs — up ¥294 billion from figures released a year ago — come as officials work to build enthusiasm for the first games postponed in peacetime.

Tokyo 2020 organizers estimate games postponement to cost $1.9 billion

National Nov 29, 2020

Tokyo 2020 organizers estimate games postponement to cost $1.9 billion

The postponement costs include payments to staff as well as the introduction of new systems for refunding tickets but do not include measures against the spread of the coronavirus.

IPC encouraged by Japan's efforts to have spectators at Tokyo Games

Paralympics Nov 19, 2020

IPC encouraged by Japan's efforts to have spectators at Tokyo Games

by Takaki Tominaga

Japan is now planning to exempt foreign visitors traveling to the games from its 14-day quarantine requirement if they are from countries or regions with relatively few coronavirus cases.

Japan to ease entry restrictions for Olympic athletes

National Nov 7, 2020

Japan to ease entry restrictions for Olympic athletes

The Japanese government was considering relaxing the restrictions by the time of the Olympics and Paralympics, which have been delayed due to the pandemic.

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