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TOKYO OLYMPICS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 26, 2016
New Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo draws mixed reaction, fails to excite
The official emblem picked by the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee received mixed reactions from art critics and the public.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2016
Checkered pattern by artist Tokolo chosen as logo for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizers pick a stark indigo-and-white checkered circle as the games' replacement emblem after the original design was scrapped last year amid claims of plagiarism.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Apr 18, 2016
Let's discuss the Tokyo Olympic logo competition
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizers have unveiled a shortlist of four replacement logos after the original design was scrapped.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 13, 2016
Japan's open Olympic logo selection process wins disapproval from designers
Professionals sneer at the four short-listed emblems, saying soliciting public proposals resulted in designs of low artistic quality.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2016
Japan unveils final four candidates for Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizers on Friday unveiled a shortlist of four replacement logos after the original design was scrapped last September amid accusations of plagiarism.
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2016
Abe may attend Rio Olympics closing ceremony in bid to pitch Tokyo 2020 Games
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is exploring the possibility of attending the closing ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August as a way of promoting Japan's hosting of the Tokyo Olympics four years later, sources said Thursday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 5, 2016
Olympic organizers want Jingu shuttered for six months
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizing committee has requested that historic Jingu Stadium be closed for half a year starting in May 2020, an amateur baseball source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2016
Tributes follow death of architect Zaha Hadid
The announcement of the death of internationally renowned Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, whose works included the controversial original design for the main stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics — later scrapped by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe — came as a shock to Japanese architects...
BUSINESS
Apr 1, 2016
Japan eases rules a bit on 'minpaku' paid lodgings using homes
A revised government ordinance under the Inns and Hotels Law took effect Friday, making it easier for individuals to engage in lodging business for travelers in private homes.
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2016
New Olympic, Paralympic logos to be announced on April 25 at earliest
The logos for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are scheduled to be announced as early as April 25, it was learned from various sources Friday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 22, 2016
Former Olympian Hopkins, long jumper at 1964 Tokyo Games, dies at 74
Gayle Hopkins, who advanced to the final round in the men’s long jump at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, died in his sleep on Sunday night or early Monday morning in Tucson, Arizona, according to sources close to the matter.
JAPAN / Society
Mar 11, 2016
Tokyo 2020 Olympics president slams sports minister, council over cauldron fuss
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Organizing Committee President Yoshiro Mori laid blame on the Games' new main stadium operator, the Japan Sports Council, and sports minister Hiroshi Hase on Friday for the fiasco over the placement of the Olympic cauldron.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 10, 2016
Stadium architect plays down Olympic flame mistake, says solution being sought
Kengo Kuma said his team is remedying the nation's latest Olympic blunder: nowhere for the Olympic flame to burn.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 4, 2016
2020 Olympics organizers again misfire with cauldron conundrum
Japan has won gold again — in the Olympic missteps category. The new National Stadium design apparently does not include a cauldron for the Olympic flame.
Japan Times
JAPAN / AT A GLANCE
Mar 1, 2016
Tokyo Tower, an enduring tourist landmark
Tokyo Tower may no longer be the tallest structure in Japan, nor a full-fledged broadcasting tower, as Tokyo Skytree now holds that joint title. But it is still one of the most popular places for tourists to visit and an icon of the capital, attracting about 2 million visitors annually.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 19, 2016
Fastest-growing Airbnb market at risk as lodging-scarce Japan cracks down
Aileen Jeffery arrived in Tokyo two years ago and spotted what she thought was the best opportunity of her career: Hotel rooms in the capital were scarce and a boom in tourism was exacerbating the shortage.
SOCCER
Feb 17, 2016
JFA set to announce J-Village as 2020 base for Japan's soccer teams
The Japan Football Association on Friday will announce that its men's and women's teams will use the J-Village in Fukushima as their training base for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
OLYMPICS
Feb 9, 2016
Yokohama Stadium option as 2020 Olympic venue: source
Yokohama Stadium has become a top candidate to host baseball in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, an official source said Monday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 2, 2016
IOC, Tokyo 2020 organizers confirm Belgian designer's Olympics logo suit withdrawn
The International Olympic Committee and Tokyo organizers of the 2020 Games jointly confirmed in a statement Monday that Belgian designer Olivier Debie has dropped his plagiarism lawsuit filed in August over an Olympics logo by Kenjiro Sano.
SOCCER
Jan 30, 2016
J-Village to serve as 2020 Olympic soccer training center
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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.
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.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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