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2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2015
National Stadium architects reject reports they may be fired
The architects behind Tokyo's new National Stadium deny reports that they may be fired from the project as criticism mounts over the building's cost and appearance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 28, 2015
High-tech toilets targeted to reel in tourists ahead of Olympics
Japan's high-tech toilets are nothing new but their growing popularity has prompted the government to use them as a tool to promote tourism and sell the technology abroad.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2015
Tokyo governor slams opaqueness of 'Imperial' central government's Olympic spending
As financing questions linger over the costly rebuilding of National Stadium for the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe lashes out at the central government, likening it to the reality-denying Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.
JAPAN
May 13, 2015
Diet OKs creation of national sports agency ahead of 2020 Olympics
The Diet passed a bill Wednesday to create a sports agency that will coordinate administration in the sector ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
May 11, 2015
Tokyo ramps up 'English village' plan as 2020 approaches
As Tokyo gears up to host the 2020 Olympic Games, demands for action are growing to overcome Japan's notorious English-speaking phobia.
JAPAN
May 6, 2015
Commemorative Tokyo Olympics coins said in the works
The government has begun preparations to issue a variety of commemorative coins for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, with the first eyed for release just after the end of the 2016 Games in Brazil, a government source said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2015
Academic body joins attack on Tokyo 2020 stadium plan, cites environmental concerns
The Science Council of Japan will propose that the government modify its plan for the new national stadium out of environmental concerns, sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Apr 20, 2015
'Sacred' but aging Tokyo sports district faces major redevelopment
Jingu Gaien, a historic sports venue in Tokyo, will undergo a major transformation in about a decade, in a move driven by the city's plan to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Apr 11, 2015
Olympics provide golden opportunity for change
While there are many reasons why a city would want to host the Olympic Games, most have to do with money and prestige: The Olympics bring international attention to the host city for two weeks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2015
New ANA president looking to expand international flight business for growth
The newly appointed president of ANA Holdings Inc. has expressed eagerness to expand international flight business to tap into the growing number of foreign travelers.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 18, 2015
JX signs on as latest sponsor for 2020 Olympics
JX Nippon Oil and Energy Corporation has become the sixth Gold Partner, or a top domestic sponsor, for the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Japan Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Mar 3, 2015
Moving 2020 hoops to Saitama latest blow for game
The IOC's decision last week to allow the organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to move the basketball competition out to Saitama Super Arena puts an end to any hope the sport ever had of becoming high profile in Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 7, 2015
Breaking down the barriers: Can Tokyo improve access for people with disabilities?
In the summer of 2020, Tokyo will once again host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It's the first time the Paralympics will be hosted by a city for the second time.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 7, 2015
'Everyone is different, regardless of their disability': Hirotada Ototake
Life can be rough for those who look a little "different" from others in society. You would expect no one to know this better than Hirotada Ototake, who was born without arms or legs due to a genetic disorder called tetra-amelia syndrome. Surprisingly, however, the 38-year-old says he was fortunate to...
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 7, 2015
Options allow Tokyo to be more accessible
Former anchorwoman Christel Takigawa referenced the country's spirit of selfless hospitality in her presentation to the International Olympic Committee in 2013, a speech that helped persuade the IOC to give Japan the rights to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jan 26, 2015
Tokyo's hydrogen mission starts now
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is setting up a ¥40 billion fund to promote the use of hydrogen energy and promote Japan's ecological technologies ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 10, 2015
New government body launched to counter cyberattacks
Japan launches the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity to coordinate its defense against cyberstrikes.
EDITORIALS
Dec 22, 2014
Change Olympic stadium design
A decision should be made soon on whether design changes are necessary to the new National Stadium planned for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics so that it conforms to the international Olympic spirit and stands as a legacy that future generations can be proud of.
OLYMPICS
Dec 16, 2014
Fukushima makes pitch to host some 2020 Olympic events
Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori on Tuesday told the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that the Tohoku prefecture hopes to host some of the preliminary events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to showcase its recovery from the 2011 nuclear accident.
OLYMPICS
Dec 8, 2014
IOC clears path for possible return of baseball, softball for 2020 Tokyo Games
The IOC approved of a new reform for the framework of the Olympic program on Monday, opening the way for a possible return of baseball/softball in a joint bid for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
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.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
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.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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