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PARALYMPICS / Summer 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
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 20, 2021
Swimmer slams IOC for allowing junta-led Myanmar to compete at Tokyo Games
'The IOC is picking and choosing parts of the Olympic charter that they want to protect, mostly what is commercially of interest to them,' he said.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 18, 2021
IOC's Thomas Bach to return to Tokyo for Paralympics opening ceremony
Bach is likely to arrive Monday, the day before the opening event at the National Stadium.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 14, 2021
PETA calls on IOC president to remove equestrian events from Olympics
In an incident that went viral on social media, Germany's Annika Schleu was filmed whipping her horse Saint Boy after he refused to jump during the modern pentathlon competition.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Aug 13, 2021
An extraordinary Olympics — by every measure
There were amazing performances and Olympic records aplenty. Just as important, there were no crises and no COVID-19 outbreaks at the Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 7, 2021
Olympic organizers slap COVID-19 rule-breakers with warnings and punishments
The chief of Tokyo 2020's main operation center told reporters the accreditation of eight individuals had been revoked and those of another eight paused over COVID-19 guideline violations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Aug 6, 2021
Duterte in a bind over Philippines’ golden Olympic moment
Amid a brewing nationalist brouhaha, President Duterte never stops praising China while gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz calls for the assertion of Philippine claims in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 3, 2021
IOC asks Chinese team for report on cyclists' Mao badges
Gold medal cyclists Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi wore the badges during a medal ceremony on Monday, in a potential breach of Olympic rules on the display of political paraphernalia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 3, 2021
IOC launches investigation into case of Belarusian sprinter
The International Olympic Committee said it was awaiting a report from the Belarusian National Olympic Committee in the case of sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 3, 2021
In weightlifting, a historic moment for transgender women
New Zealander Laurel Hubbard has become the first to participate in the Olympics, but her appearance has received a mixed response.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 2, 2021
Belarusian Olympic sprinter receives humanitarian visa from Poland
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya sought asylum after she narrowly avoided being forced to board a plane back to her home country following her criticism of Belarus coaches.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2021
No moment of silence for A-bomb victims at Tokyo Olympics
The Hiroshima city government sent a written request to IOC President Thomas Bach to ask athletes and staff to observe a moment of silence but the body has not responded.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 1, 2021
Taiwan and Hong Kong welcome at 2022 Beijing Games, IOC says
'The host city contract is extremely precise about what is expected. We see absolutely no sign that it will be any different. Everybody welcome,' Olympic director Christophe Dubi said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 28, 2021
Rails, nails and bails win over the Olympic spirit
The significance of Japan's Olympic gold-medal skateboarding wins is that they show there's a raft of sports that many don't take seriously but deserve credit.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Olympic medalists allowed to remove masks for 30 seconds on podium
The relaxed 'playbook' protocols took effect Sunday and 'will continue to be put into practice in all venues over the coming days.'
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021
IOC would back schedule changes at Tokyo Games if needed due to heat
High humidity has added to discomfort, and athletes have failed to find much relief from ice bags and hoses blowing cool air.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2021
IOC's Bach draws ire in Japan over long opening ceremony speech
Olympic boss Thomas Bach spoke for 13 minutes, about twice as long as his Japanese female host, Seiko Hashimoto, prompting a flood of criticism on social media.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2021
Tokyo Olympics see 17 more COVID-19 cases amid concerns over anti-virus measures
Infections have continued to trickle in daily amid concerns over whether anti-virus measures are being properly followed, including athletes who went maskless at the opening ceremony.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 23, 2021
The 2020 Olympic Games: The long wait is finally over
While the COVID-19 has crushed Japan's Olympic ambitions, the Tokyo Games can still be used to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of the competitors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 20, 2021
No Bolt, no problem for the quiet Olympics
With the world's largest sporting event, officials are venturing into new territory as they seek ways to keep the excitement alive and people protected from COVID-19.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Japan's average life expectancy rises for first time in three years
A decline in COVID-19-caused deaths likely helped boost the average life expectancy for Japanese men and women to rise for the first time in three years in 2023.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals
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