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Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 13, 2022
U.S. chiefs back 'neutral' Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris 2024
The two countries have been isolated from international sports ever since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 6, 2022
25 years after Kyoto Protocol, U.N. climate process stumbles on
The ultimate failure of the protocol offers a cautionary tale on how such international deals can fall short, but also the capacity of climate action to evolve.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 29, 2022
Paris 2024 to launch first public ticketing round on Thursday
Organizers will underwrite almost 100,000 tickets in order to give people who ordinarily could not afford them a chance to attend the Games.
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Nov 16, 2022
U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee announces Paris bid
In addition to winning the all-around title, Lee helped the Americans take team silver in Tokyo and collected a bronze medal on the uneven bars.
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OLYMPICS
Nov 15, 2022
Cap that symbolizes French republic chosen as Paris 2024 mascot
Organizers expect toys representing the mascots to generate 'between 20% and 25%' of merchandising revenue.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Nov 14, 2022
Japanese pianists win first and fourth prizes in Paris contest
Japanese musicians won the first and fourth prizes in the piano category of the Long-Thibaud-Crespin international music competition in Paris.
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SOCCER / World cup
Nov 8, 2022
Neymar ready to carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders
The PSG star's form and attitude in the first three months of this season bode well ahead of Brazil's bid to win a record sixth World Cup crown.
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Nov 2, 2022
Japan's women miss early chance to clinch Paris gymnastics berth
Japan's hope of winning its first medal in 56 years in the event was lost when the team could not capitalize on the third place it held heading into the fourth and final apparatus.
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TENNIS
Nov 2, 2022
Rafael Nadal no longer fighting for top spot
Nadal has been ranked world No. 1 for 209 weeks of his glittering career and has finished as the year-end No. 1 on five occasions.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Oct 31, 2022
Surfer Igarashi confident of tackling big waves for Olympic gold
In a stark contrast to last year's Tokyo's Olympics, the Paris competition will be held in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, with its shallow reef and big waves.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 17, 2022
Kylian Mbappe denies reports about wanting to leave PSG
The 23-year-old superstar said he 'was as shocked as everyone' when the rumors about his future surfaced last week.
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Sep 25, 2022
Kanoa Igarashi helps Japan earn Olympic spot with men's team win
Igarashi, a silver medalist at the 2018 and 2021 World Surfing Games, won the final with 15.96 points, collecting points with impressive airs on the modest-sized waves.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 20, 2022
Caroline Garcia eyes Paris Olympics after past 'disaster'
The world No. 10 is looking forward to a 'special' Games in Paris after reaching a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time in her career at this month's U.S. Open.
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Sep 13, 2022
Resilient Uta Abe thriving in pursuit of more Olympic gold
After undergoing surgery on both shoulders, the 22-year-old is eager to contest next month's world championships as she prepares to defend her title at Paris 2024.
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WORLD
Sep 9, 2022
Climate tipping points may be triggered even if warming peaks at 1.5 degrees Celsius
The droughts and floods of 2022 has shown the impact of just 1.1 C of global warming — the amount that's already occurred since preindustrial times.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 7, 2022
PSG faces backlash over mockery of train travel option
Politicians, campaigners and even France's prime minister weighed in on Tuesday, condemning Christophe Galtier and Kylian Mbappe for being out of touch as Europe faces an energy crisis.
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Sep 7, 2022
Dutch track star Sifan Hassan mulling marathon switch
The Ethiopian-born runner, who took gold at 5,000 and 10,000 meters in Tokyo, suggested that track's longest distance could be her next challenge.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 6, 2022
Take the train! French rail boss slams PSG after short-haul flight
The controversy comes as French ecologists call for restrictions on private jet travel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Aug 30, 2022
Badminton's 'Race to Paris' Olympic qualification to begin in China
Most international sporting events in China have been canceled since the pandemic, but at least three tournaments are scheduled there in 2023, the BWF said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Aug 10, 2022
The fabric of timelessness in the visionary designs of Issey Miyake
A visionary ahead of his time, Japanese designer Issey Miyake was able to not only see the future but shape it.
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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