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TOKYO

PARALYMPICS
Aug 28, 2021
Great Britain's bruising defense proves too much for Japan in wheelchair rugby semifinals
The Japanese earned bronze at the Rio Games in 2016 and will hope to do the same in Tokyo after a 55-49 defeat Saturday.
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 28, 2021
In pictures: Day 3 of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
In pictures: Day 3 of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 27, 2021
Polish Paralympic cyclist suspended after positive EPO test
Marcin Polak, who just won a bronze at the Tokyo Games, will not be allowed to participate in his second race.
PARALYMPICS
Aug 27, 2021
Tomoki Sato delivers Japan's second Paralympic gold medal
The current world record holder and reigning world champion, Sato finished in a Paralympic record time of 55.39 seconds.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 27, 2021
Japan ramps up campaign to get youth vaccinated against COVID-19
Incentives such as cars and coupons, as well as new walk-in centers, are being rolled out to tempt vaccine-hesitant young people, but supply issues present a big barrier of their own.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 27, 2021
From the track to the stacks: Paralympian Amanda McGrory races to preserve USOPC history
McGrory's story on the track features seven Paralympic medals but the transition to her role as an archivist at the USOPC has given her perspective as her athletic career comes to a close.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2021
Shibuya youth vaccine site overwhelmed on opening day
With Tokyo officials underestimating demand for shots, all the available slots were filled hours before registration was supposed to begin.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 27, 2021
When Paralympians need repairs, help is around the corner
Ottobock has been a Paralympic partner since 1988 and the ultimate goal is to keep the athletes on the field.
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 26, 2021
In pictures: Day 2 of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
In pictures: Day 2 of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 26, 2021
Freedom to swim: Afghan refugee competes in Tokyo Paralympics
Eight years after Abbas Karimi escaped Afghanistan, he led the parade of nations into the stadium at the Paralympics' opening ceremony on Tuesday night.

Longform

Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.