National Oct 30, 2019
by Ryusei Takahashi
Tokyo’s governor, who said she was blindsided by the IOC’s decision to move the marathon and walking events to Sapporo over heat concerns, asked why the city was not consulted.
National Oct 28, 2019
Tokyoites split over 2020 marathon being held in Sapporo, metropolitan government survey shows
In the survey of around 2,000 residents, 36 percent supported the International Olympic Committee’s plan to shift the events to Sapporo, while 32 percent were opposed.
National Oct 25, 2019
Tokyo Gov. Koike protests but IOC stands firm on 2020 Olympic marathon's move to Sapporo
by Ryusei Takahashi
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike demands an explanation on why the Olympic host city wasn’t consulted about the decision to move the marathon and race-walking events to Sapporo.
National Oct 17, 2019
In sarcastic remark, Tokyo governor says Olympic marathon should take place on Russian-held islands
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, irked by the International Olympic Committee's plan to move the 2020 marathon and race walking events to Sapporo, quipped Thursday that they should be held somewhere on the Russia-held, Japan-claimed islands off Hokkaido if cooler weather conditions are needed. The governor's ...
National Aug 27, 2019
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and Beijing officials confirm Olympic cooperation for 2020 and 2022
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and top officials in Beijing confirmed Monday that they will cooperate over the upcoming Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Tokyo will host next year's Summer Games, while the 2022 Winter Games are scheduled to take place in Beijing. Koike's visit to the ...
More Sports / Track & Field Aug 7, 2019
Runners complete 1,000-km road relay in support of disaster-hit areas
A 1,000-km road relay was completed Wednesday, connecting Tokyo and cities in the Tohoku region that were hit by the 2011 deadly earthquake and tsunami. Olympic marathon champion Naoko Takahashi and Paralympic long jumper Atsushi Yamamoto joined about 200 runners in the final 1.6 km ...
National / Politics | FOCUS Aug 5, 2019
'Can anyone beat Koike?' LDP and others wary ahead of 2020 Tokyo gubernatorial vote
Political parties seem undecided right now over how to contest next year's gubernatorial election in Tokyo, or even whether to field candidates at all. Gov. Yuriko Koike is expected to run for a second four-year term. Her first term of office is set to end ...
National Jul 30, 2019
Tokyo subway train decorated with 'Thomas & Friends' characters aims to offer a kid-friendly space
A Tokyo subway car decorated with characters from the popular children's animation "Thomas & Friends" was shown to the media Tuesday, a day before the start of test runs aimed at making train services more accessible for people with young children. Six cars on the ...
More Sports / Track & Field Jul 24, 2019
Road relay to support northeastern areas hit by 2011 disasters begins
A 1,000-km road relay between Aomori Prefecture and Tokyo began Wednesday in support of Tohoku's continuing recovery from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disasters. Some 1,400 runners and cyclists launched the "Road to Tomorrow" relay in Aomori with the goal of crossing the finish line ...
National / Politics Jun 1, 2019
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will launch a campaign to promote trips to Fukushima Prefecture for people who participate in international conferences and other events in the capital, Gov. Yuriko Koike has said. Koike is set to conclude an agreement on the campaign with Fukushima Gov. ...
National May 31, 2019
Loan period for Ueno zoo's crowd-pulling giant panda cub Xiang Xiang extended until end of 2020
Xiang Xiang, a giant panda cub that has been drawing huge crowds at a Tokyo's Ueno zoo, will return to China by the end of 2020, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike said Friday. The female panda was originally scheduled to be returned when she turns 2 ...
National May 22, 2019
Mayors of major world cities gathered in Tokyo on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to lead debate on pressing global issues such as climate change at the Group of 20 summit next month in Osaka. The local government leaders from the "Urban 20," or ...