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TOKYO OLYMPICS

Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Mar 20, 2017
Let's discuss the Tokyo 2020 Cultural Olympiad
Japan's celebration of culture leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will 'deliver something inspiring for the people of Japan and the whole world,' says the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Director.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 9, 2017
Japan will deliver big during Tokyo 2020 Cultural Olympiad, London Games official says
Japan's celebration of culture leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will "deliver something inspiring for the people of Japan and the whole world," according to London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Director Ruth Mackenzie.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 7, 2017
MLB players for 2020 Games unlikely
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said the league remains committed to the World Baseball Classic, and later watched Houston Astros outfielder Norichika Aoki compete for Samurai Japan.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 1, 2017
No. 1 Ko hopeful 2020 Olympic golf venue changes male-only stance
Lydia Ko has undergone some major changes during the offseason in her quest to remain atop the world rankings. The the New Zealander is also hoping the golf venue for the next Olympics makes changes to its policy of barring female members.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Feb 13, 2017
Let's discuss bans on smoking
The health ministry is considering a legal revision banning smoking in public areas to help bring Japan's battle against secondhand smoke in line with the global standard ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 6, 2017
Pavicevic concocts grand plan for Japan men's national team
Last week, the Japan Basketball Association and its interim men's national team head coach Luka Pavicevic announced a 15-man squad for its upcoming exhibition series against Iran in Sapporo.

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