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2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS

Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jul 10, 2021
The domestic media largely moves on from ‘public concern’ over the Olympics
Public anxiety over the Olympics remains high, but the domestic media has moved on to other topics. Why are politicians still complaining about a focus on public concern?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2021
Japan to ask tax-free stores to report visitors breaking quarantine
The government will ask duty-free stores to check the date of entry to Japan in customers' passports and report if they were shopping during their required 14-day quarantine period.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2021
Spectators also barred from Olympic events in Hokkaido
Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki, who had requested that the soccer matches be held without spectators, said the organizers reversed their initial decision after talks with Hokkaido officials.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021
Olympian from Lithuania suspected of having COVID-19 after arrival in Japan
The Lithuanian athlete had trained in a pool before the test result came back positive Friday morning and health authorities are determining who may have come into close contact with him.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021
Japanese citizens seek injunction to cancel Olympics over virus concern
A group of citizens sought a court injunction to halt the Olympics and Paralympics, saying the events violate the constitutionally guaranteed right to live.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 9, 2021
Will Suga's Olympic gamble pay off?
Suga may have been counting on the Tokyo Olympics to buoy public sentiment before a general election this year. Instead, the games could turn into his biggest liability.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2021
World watches as Japan tries to manage games amid COVID-19
Anti-COVID-19 measures put in place by organizers may look good on paper. But they are bound to be hard to implement in practice.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021
Empty seats and disappointed fans: An Olympics behind closed doors
“It's extremely unfortunate the games can't be held in their complete form, and for that I apologize to the many ticket holders,” Tokyo Organising Committee President Seiko Hashimoto said.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 9, 2021
Japan's Olympians react to decision to stage Tokyo Games without fans
Women's gymnast Aiko Sugihara, whose floor exercise involves urging the crowd to clap along, said public health was a priority.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 9, 2021
Tokyo Olympics sponsors cancel booths and corporate parties
Firms are worried about being associated with an event that is unpopular with the public.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021
Without runners, Olympic torch relay gets off to muted start in Tokyo
Despite wet conditions and the opening ceremony being held behind closed doors, about 100 people gathered to get a glimpse of the flame.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021
Disappointment over decision to host Tokyo Olympics without spectators
Fans and sports bodies had been looking forward to the spectacle of the games.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021
Tokyo Olympics to bar fans under new COVID-19 emergency
Organizers made the unprecedented decision to close venues in the Tokyo area just two weeks ahead of the opening of the games.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2021
'Athletes are humans': Naomi Osaka stands by decision to skip media duties
While the 23-year-old maintains a good relationship with journalists, she hopes the tennis world can respect mental health issues — just like any other workplace.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 8, 2021
Raptors' Yuta Watanabe ready to play leading role for Japan
Watanabe has only been with Japan's Olympic squad for a few days, but he has already impressed fans in his home country with the skills he has honed in the NBA.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 8, 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in Japan for Tokyo Olympics
The IOC president arrived at Tokyo's Haneda airport amid rising concern the Olympics could trigger a further surge in infections.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 8, 2021
Over 100 years of the Olympic spirit captured on screen
Film coverage of the modern Olympics, starting from 1912, shows that national pride and stunning athleticism have always been an integral part of the games.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2021
Tokyo Olympics spectator issue moves into the political arena
With signs emerging of a new wave of infections in the capital, competing narratives are emerging about the safety of allowing fans at Olympic venues.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jul 7, 2021
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic trailers (so far)
Overseas commercials for the Olympics can act as insight into how the world sees Japan, or they're just an opportunity for some fun.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 7, 2021
In subdued ceremony, officials urge Team Japan to inspire nation
'The Olympics will be the stage where the athletes can deliver dreams and hopes to people,' Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita said.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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