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TOKYO OLYMPICS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2017
Government opens multilingual web portal to unify disaster information ahead of Olympics
Accessing reliable information in the aftermath of a disaster is not easy, especially in an era where vast quantities of information are scattered across the internet.
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Aug 24, 2017
Abe aims high at world championships
Hifumi Abe said Thursday he hopes to take a first step toward a coveted Olympic gold as he looks to shake off not being selected for the Rio Olympics by becoming the 66-kg world judo champion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2017
Tokyo summer temperatures will raise heatstroke risk at 2020 Olympic marathon, experts say
Experts sound alarm over heatstroke risk for 2020 Olympic marathon as Tokyo's sweltering summer conditions fuel safety concerns.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2017
Miyagi governor requests Ishinomaki start for Tokyo 2020 torch relay
Miyagi Gov. Yoshihiro Murai requested Tuesday that the torch relay for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics start from the disaster-hit city of Ishinomaki to symbolize the country's recovery.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 21, 2017
Olympics sponsors showcase innovative tech products as 2020 Games draw near
For sponsor companies, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is a golden opportunity to develop and showcase new technologies, not only to impress foreign visitors but also to provide a legacy for future generations.
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Aug 17, 2017
Japan sprinters hungry for greater success
Another medal-earning feat by the Japan men's 4x100-meter relay team at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in London was certainly an encouraging sign, and now it hopes to achieve its ultimate goal: winning a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2017
NPO looks to set up LGBT hospitality venue during 2020 Tokyo Olympics
A Japanese nonprofit group is preparing to set up a hospitality venue for LGBT athletes and fans during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics to boost diversity at the events.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 15, 2017
Over 2,000 Olympic mascot design submissions received by deadline
A total of 2,042 mascot design submissions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were received from the public, the games organizers announced Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Aug 7, 2017
Aichi police proudly displaying trumpet from 1964 Tokyo Olympics
One of the trumpets that was used to play the fanfare during the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and given to the Aichi Prefectural Police is being displayed in their headquarters in Naka Ward, Nagoya, ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 5, 2017
Give Los Angeles the Olympics for good
Rotating the Olympic Games between a few select cities would be better than risking having none at all due to spiraling costs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2017
Police address security blind spots at condos ahead of 2020 Olympics
Police in Tokyo are attempting to eliminate blind spots in security linked to high-rise condominiums lining the waterfront, where many of Olympic events will be held in 2020.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 28, 2017
Sustainability remains a major challenge and key theme for Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020
Preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have kicked into full gear, with the world's biggest quadrennial sports event just three years away.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2017
Economist pours cold water on Tokyo hopes for Olympic success in 2020
Tokyo will not benefit long term from hosting the 2020 Olympics — contrary to the hopes and prayers of a nation — sports economist Andrew Zimbalist said Wednesday.
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2017
New National Stadium to be tailored for soccer and rugby after 2020 Olympics, sources say
The new National Stadium being built for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be used exclusively for team ball sports like soccer and rugby after the games, sources told Kyodo News on Tuesday.
BASEBALL
Jul 24, 2017
Former Chunichi closer Sun to manage South Korea at 2020 Olympics
Former Chunichi Dragons closer Sun Dong-yol will manage the South Korean national baseball team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, when the sport will return to the Olympic program, the Korea Baseball Organization said Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 22, 2017
Cavs' Irving fired up about 2020 Games
Kyrie Irving made his first trip to Japan this week, and the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard already has plans to come back.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 19, 2017
Inaba set to be named next Samurai Japan manager
Atsunori Inaba will be named the new manager of Japan's national men's baseball team as early as next week, an official source said Wednesday.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 16, 2017
Reducing the cost of hosting the Olympic Games
Tokyo is under pressure to reduce the cost of hosting the Olympics, both for its own sake and the sake of future host cities.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 12, 2017
Japan gears up for Olympic push while awaiting new coach Lamas
The Japanese men's national basketball team needs to prove it can be more competitive in order to secure a spot at the Olympics in Tokyo, and there's no time to waste.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 11, 2017
Hosting the Olympics won't raise Japan's economic game
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's team details plans to revive growth and increase competitiveness, four numbers keep coming up: 2020.
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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