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TOKYO OLYMPICS

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May 22, 2018
FIVB exec Fernando Lima hopes Japan can reclaim Olympic glory
Volleyball's governing body wants to see Japan, the birthplace of the sport at the Olympics, recreate its golden era at the 2020 Games in Tokyo, FIVB secretary general Fernando Lima said.
BUSINESS / Tech
May 17, 2018
Student's idea for app that pulls up athlete profiles on demand gets nod from Tokyo organizers
A student's idea for making a facial-recognition app for smartphones that can provide speedy access to the profiles of Olympic athletes who appear on TV has drawn interest from the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, which hopes it can meet the changing needs of modern sports fans.
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May 17, 2018
Tokyo out to best Beijing and Pyeongchang: IOC photo expert
The regional rivalry in East Asia will help make the 2020 Tokyo Olympics successful, according to a leading sports photographer who has documented the past 16 games.
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OLYMPICS
May 15, 2018
Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony ticket price ceiling set at ¥288,000
The organizing committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games has set the maximum prices for opening ceremony admission tickets, sources close to the matter revealed Monday.
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May 7, 2018
Japan men's 4x100 relay team working hard to claim gold at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Japanese men's 4x100-meter relay team is absolutely serious about shooting for the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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JAPAN / Politics
May 2, 2018
Tokyo lawmakers seek smoke-free Olympics with new, stricter legislation
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to submit a bill to the metropolitan assembly in June that is aimed at curtailing passive smoking, a key step toward making the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in the capital smoke-free.
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Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Apr 25, 2018
Same old squabbles preventing Japanese rugby from capitalizing on gains of 2015
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen may not be the most obvious person to quote when starting a new column on Japanese rugby.
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CULTURE / Music
Apr 25, 2018
NHK pushes to define culture ahead of 2020 with some help from Perfume
With the Pyeongchang Olympics wrapped up, the spotlight has shifted to Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Games. The build up to the sporting spectacular is already well under way.
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Apr 24, 2018
IOC to remain 'politically neutral' toward North Korea's involvement in 2020 Tokyo Olympics: vice president
International Olympic Committee Vice President John Coates stressed Tuesday that the IOC will remain "politically neutral" toward North Korea's participation at the 2020 Tokyo Games and will not try to force the government to accept non-sporting visitors.
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Apr 18, 2018
Ryosuke Irie looking forward to Tokyo Olympics with renewed confidence after switching training base to U.S.
Retirement was once an option for Ryosuke Irie.
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Apr 12, 2018
Judo legend Tadahiro Nomura to manage Hifumi Abe
Reigning 66-kg world champion Hifumi Abe has agreed to a management contract under a new company established by three-time Olympic judo champion Tadahiro Nomura, the company announced Thursday.
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Apr 10, 2018
Japan's ¥1,000 departure tax: Diet approves law on use of revenue from levy set to start in 2019
The government aims to use the funds to boost tourism infrastructure and promote travel destinations in rural Japan.
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Apr 9, 2018
Rikako Ikee leading Japan's swimming charge toward 2020 Tokyo Olympics
With the Summer Olympics coming to Japan in two years' time, some athletes are close to being ready for it and some still need a little more time to get into top shape.
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Apr 3, 2018
Olympic execs claim they have a games changer for cutting host-city costs
Radical reforms to staging the Olympic Games that were passed by the International Olympic Committee in February could have a significant impact in Japan for many years to come.
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BUSINESS
Apr 3, 2018
Japan's hotel industry expanding fast as newcomers enter the fray to tap tourism boom
Fears of a shortage of accommodations ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are quickly becoming a thing of the past as companies ranging from apparel brands to wedding service providers jump into the hotel business.
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Apr 2, 2018
Hong Kong a valuable test market for Japan's campaign to attract foreign tourists
With trips to Japan being so popular among people from Hong Kong, Tokyo sees the territory as a testing ground for trying out various initiatives and analyzing behavioral patterns as it seeks to attract more foreign tourists.
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Mar 30, 2018
Goal to achieve full barrier-free access at major transport terminals by 2020 Olympics adopted
The government on Friday set a target of achieving full barrier-free access for the disabled at major train stations, bus terminals and airports ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
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Mar 28, 2018
Tokyo 2020 Olympics to start accepting 'passionate' volunteers from September
Tokyo 2020 Olympic organizers plan to start recruiting 80,000 volunteers for the games from September, but warned Wednesday that only those who can handle the workload will be taken on.
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2018
Saitama to find homestays for families of Tokyo 2020 athletes
Saitama Prefecture authorities from April will launch a project aimed at offering homestays to families of foreign athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
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Mar 15, 2018
Japan Golf Association offers national team coaching position to Ai Miyazato for 2020 Olympics
Former world No. 1 Ai Miyazato has been offered a position as national women's team coach for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japan Golf Association executive Hiroshi Yamanaka said Thursday.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
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.
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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