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PARALYMPICS​

Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Jun 12, 2018
Wheelchair star Pat Anderson back for more gold
When he has the ball in his hands, his opponents are extra careful, and fans in the stands hold their breath to see if something spectacular could happen.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 17, 2018
Paralympic repair specialist fixing to help at 2020 Tokyo Games
When it comes to repairing the specialized equipment of Paralympic athletes, technicians experiment with the latest technologies on the spot, even though their work can often mean the difference between success and failure.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
May 16, 2018
Paralympic gold medalist Gurimu Narita targeting historic double achievement at Tokyo 2020
Gurimu Narita did not bask too long in the glory of winning a pair of medals at the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 15, 2018
Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony ticket price ceiling set at ¥288,000
The organizing committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games has set the maximum prices for opening ceremony admission tickets, sources close to the matter revealed Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 4, 2018
Tokyo 2020 mascot designer drew inspiration from his 'scenic route' to success
When Ryo Taniguchi, designer of the official mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, was thinking about studying abroad as a teenager, his illustrator father gave him some sage advice: take the scenic route.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2018
Japanese expert speaks out on using Paralympics to build respect for people with disabilities
A leading expert on accessibility says Japan needs to undergo a basic shift in how it thinks about people with disabilities as the government pushes a campaign to make the country more accessible ahead of the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 28, 2018
Momoka Muraoka reflects on historic performance at Pyeongchang Paralympics
Momoka Muraoka, who won five medals at the recent Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics, was all smiles during her post-Paralympic news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Wednesday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 20, 2018
Japan's medalists recount highlights of Pyeongchang Paralympics
Sit skier Momoka Muraoka now realizes that she has become the athlete to beat after earning five medals at the Pyeongchang Paralympics, which wrapped up on Sunday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 18, 2018
Momoka Muraoka claims silver on final day as Japan wraps up strong showing in Paralympics
Competition wrapped at the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics on Sunday, closing out 10 days marked by strong performances by the younger members of Team Japan.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 17, 2018
Yoshihiro Nitta wins cross-country 10-km classical gold medal
Yoshihiro Nitta won gold in the standing cross-country 10-km classical skiing on Saturday at the Winter Paralympics.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 16, 2018
Gurimu Narita captures men's snowboarding gold medal at Pyeongchang Paralympics
Gurimu Narita won gold Friday in men's snowboarding banked slalom at the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 16, 2018
Norway's Lena Schroeder fulfills dream by competing at Winter Paralympics
Not only does Norway's Lena Schroeder care very little about being the only female among the 135 ice hockey players at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, she revels in being a "woman of steel" out to make a difference for her team.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 15, 2018
Determination inspires Momoka Muraoka in gold-medal quest
After winning two bronze and a silver, Alpine sit skier Momoka Muraoka's determination pushed her to win the best-colored medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 14, 2018
Momoka Muraoka claims Japan's first gold of Pyeongchang Paralympics
Sit skier Momoka Muraoka raced to Japan's first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics on Wednesday in the women's Alpine skiing giant slalom.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 13, 2018
Para-skiing legend Brian McKeever and guide Graham Nishikawa share Japanese roots
In cross-country skiing for visually impaired athletes, trusting the sighted guide and being in sync with the person who sends navigational commands makes all the difference.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 13, 2018
Bronze in super combined gives Momoka Muraoka third medal at Paralympics
Sit skier Momoka Muraoka won her third medal of the Pyeongchang Paralympics on Tuesday, taking third in women's Alpine skiing super combined.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 12, 2018
Gurimu Narita captures snowboarding bronze at Paralympics
Gurimu Narita won bronze in the snowboard cross LL2 classification at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Monday in his Paralympic debut.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 11, 2018
Momoka Muraoka captures hearts and medals at Pyeongchang Paralympics
Alpine skier Momoka Muraoka wrote in her elementary school yearbook in fourth grade that her dream was to compete at the Paralympics.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 11, 2018
Momoka Muraoka claims bronze in super-G for second medal of Paralympics
Momoka Muraoka got her second medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics on Sunday when she took bronze in the Alpine skiing super-G sitting category.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 10, 2018
Momoka Muraoka captures silver in downhill for Japan's first medal at Paralympics
Sit skier Momoka Muraoka claimed the silver in women's downhill on Saturday for Japan's first medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japan’s economy contracts as consumers and firms cut spending
Japan's gross domestic product shrank at an annualized pace of 2% in the three months through March.
Toshiba takes advantage of private status to chart new course
Toshiba announced on Thursday that it would cut up to 4,000 jobs as part of a restructuring plan.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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