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TOKYO 2020

Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2015
Contested Tokyo 2020 Olympic logo scrapped amid plagiarism claim
In another humiliating reversal over preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the organizing committee pulls the plug on the official logo after critics howled plagiarism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 31, 2015
Grand old landmark Hotel Okura Tokyo says sayonara, for now
The main building of the historic Hotel Okura Tokyo closed Monday for demolition and a rebuild after 53 years of hosting fascinating guests amid Japanese decorative beauty. The hotel's guest list of dignitaries and celebrities has arguably been as impressive as its interiors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 28, 2015
Stadium cost capped at ¥155 billion as Abe tries to get troubled project back on track
The government caps the budget for the new National Stadium, the key venue for the Tokyo Olympics. At u00a5155 billion, it is 41.5% lower than the previously estimated u00a5265 billion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2015
Japan eyes capping cost of Olympic stadium at ¥155 billion
The stadium's spectator capacity is expected to be left unchanged at 80,000 people to meet the bidding requirement for a soccer World Cup tournament.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2015
Japan should tap Olympics to bolster flagging English skills, says language school boss
Japan should use its opportunity as 2020 Olympics host to bolster English proficiency amid figures showing a worsening trend, says the Japan president of the official English language-training supplier for next year's Rio Games.
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2015
Designer disputes plagiarism claim against Tokyo Olympics logo
A graphic designer who headed the committee that selected the logo designed by Kenjiro Sano for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has disputed a claim that the design is similar to a Belgian theater logo.
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2015
Government eyes keeping Olympic stadium costs below ¥160 billion
The government is seeking to keep construction costs of the new National Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics below ¥160 billion, after scrapping the initial design because cost estimates had snowballed to ¥252 billion, government sources said Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2015
Tokyo Olympics logo designer faces fresh plagiarism claim from U.S. artist
Another work by Tokyo Olympics logo designer Kenjiro Sano is generating concern about plagiarism, this time in the United States, with an American artist saying he is considering legal action.
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Aug 20, 2015
Limits of Abe's leadership
Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori has been and continues to be a thorn in Shinzo Abe's side, as evidenced by the National Stadium brouhaha.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 18, 2015
Nagoya zoo wants probe into logo made by embattled Olympic designer
A zoo in Nagoya has asked for a probe into the logo that 2020 Tokyo Olympics emblem designer Kenjiro Sano created for it, sources said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Aug 15, 2015
Japan backs guidelines for new National Stadium
Japan has approved guidelines for its new Olympic stadium, vowing to build an "athlete's first" venue as cheaply as possible and complete it by March 2020, a year later than planned, but without including any cost estimates or limits.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 13, 2015
Suntory pulls promotional bags bearing designs by embattled Tokyo Olympics logo designer
Allegations of plagiarism surrounding Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo designer Kenjiro Sano took a new twist on Thursday as Suntory Beer Ltd. announced it will retract a range of products bearing his designs.
JAPAN
Aug 10, 2015
Olympic organizing chief Mori backs logo designer amid plagiarism accusations
Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, shot down accusations of plagiarism over the logo for the 2020 Summer Games on Monday, saying he is "confident" no changes will have to be made to the design.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 7, 2015
Abe says National Stadium responsibility falls on him, promises 'all-out effort' to complete project
Amid opposition calls for the education and sports minister to resign, Abe says it's his job to make the event ”move people of the world.”
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Aug 4, 2015
Problems continue to mount for Tokyo 2020 team
Last week was another tough one for the folks at Tokyo 2020.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 2, 2015
Government to set up panel to examine Olympics stadium project
The government intends to set up a panel to examine an upcoming plan for the new Olympics stadium to ensure proper procedure by a third party after it came under heavy fire for its management of the previous plan it had to scrap in a last-minute decision, a government official said Saturday.
OLYMPICS
Jul 31, 2015
UCI chief anxious about 2020 plan
The president of cycling's international organizing body said Thursday that he was concerned over venue changes being proposed by organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 31, 2015
Tokyo Olympics logo designer strikes back at plagiarism claims
The man behind the logo for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has hit back at claims he plagiarized the design, saying Friday he knew nothing about a Belgian theater logo that has drawn attention for its similarities.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 29, 2015
Views from Tokyo: What do you think of the decision to ditch Zaha Hadid's Olympic stadium plan and start from scratch?
Residents and visitors offer their opinions on the recently announced plan to abandon architect Zaha Hadid's ambitious design for a new National Stadium in Tokyo and reopen the bidding process.
JAPAN
Jul 29, 2015
Government drops plan to build retractable roof on Olympic stadium as costs soar
The Japanese government intends to give up on putting a retractable roof on the new stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as it is reviewing the main venue's building plan after scrapping the earlier plan due to soaring costs, sources said Tuesday.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
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.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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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