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JAPAN
Aug 25, 2021
More schools in Tokyo cancel Paralympic plans even as Games go on for some students
Over 20,000 students from across the capital are still expected to watch events in person, but most schools in Tokyo have canceled visits to competition venues.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 25, 2021
In pictures: Opening ceremony of 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Held under the shadow of the pandemic, the opening ceremony was a riotous explosion of color and energy, celebrating the fact that everyone is capable of flight.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 25, 2021
For the Faroe Islands, Paralympics offer rare chance to wave the flag on global stage
The archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, is in the unique position of being recognized by the International Paralympic Committee but not the International Olympic Committee.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 24, 2021
'Most important' Paralympics arrive at starting line in Tokyo
Athletes from across the globe gathered to celebrate the long awaited start of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics during the Games' opening ceremony on Tuesday.
PARALYMPICS
Aug 24, 2021
Athletes to watch at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
A primer on 10 Paralympians who are poised to make their mark on the Games.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 23, 2021
Paralympians eager to inspire others
Medals are an important part of the Paralympics, but for many competitors, it's also about showing the world what's possible.
PARALYMPICS / Longform
Aug 23, 2021
Can the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics create a watershed moment in disability awareness in Japan?
Paralympians are poised to fight for medals and respect at a Games devoid of spectators.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 23, 2021
Understanding Paralympic impairment classifications
Classes for each sport at the Paralympics are determined by the impairment and the degree to which it affects an athlete.
PARALYMPICS
Aug 23, 2021
2020 Tokyo Paralympics offer an opportunity for everyone to find their inner sportsperson
If the Olympics are typically celebrated for their athletic achievements, the Paralympics are no less deserving when it comes to the inspirational performances on display.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 22, 2021
Excitement building as Tokyo Paralympics draw near
The 2020 Games will begin with Tuesday's opening ceremony at the National Stadium and competition will start at various venues the following day.
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2021
Tokyo weighs use of Summer Games venues as temporary medical facilities
Medical experts have pushed for the temporary use of facilities owned by the Tokyo government, such as the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, site of swimming competitions.
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. servicemen
Sorane Sakihama, a 22-year-old college student, speaks at a rally in the city of Okinawa on Sunday protesting against sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers.
Zelenskyy to replace Ukraine ambassador to Japan
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky delivers a speech during a handover ceremony of Self-Defense Force vehicles to Ukraine, at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, in May last year.
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
Steam rises from a geothermal plan in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Despite its long history and potential, geothermal provided just 0.3% of Japan's overall energy mix in the fiscal year from April 2023
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible tradition for the new year
Japan's traditional New Year cuisine has a long history, though modern developments have led to slight changes in the way things work.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
Steam rises from a geothermal plan in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Despite its long history and potential, geothermal provided just 0.3% of Japan's overall energy mix in the fiscal year from April 2023
Japanese officials inspect Yokota Air Base over PFAS concerns
The Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo in September 2019. An inspection of the base by Japanese government officials on Friday came amid public pressure to investigate suspected links between the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam by the U.S. base and contamination of soil and groundwater in western Tokyo.
North Korea aiding Russia where it needs it most, Canadian general says
North Korean special forces soldiers march and shout slogans during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founding father, Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang in April 2017.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
By Kathryn Wortley

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