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2020 OLYMPICS

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 23, 2020
Yuka Osaki hopes to secure a spot on Japan national team after becoming a mother
Just over a year after giving birth to her first child, Yuka Osaki decided to return to the court with the goal of representing her home country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 24, 2019
UNCW¡¯s Kai Toews leaves school to pursue pro career in Japan
Kai Toews¡¯ promising college career has come to an end.
SPORTS
Dec 21, 2019
Sports, cultural events combine to provide spirited public unveiling of new National Stadium
The brand-new National Stadium, which will be the main venue for next summer¡¯s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, was introduced to the general public on Saturday for the first time since construction was completed late last month.
OLYMPICS
Dec 19, 2019
2020 Olympic organizers unveil course for Sapporo marathons
The course for the men¡¯s and women¡¯s marathon competitions in Sapporo for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been set, the organizers announced on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 9, 2019
Japan women¡¯s 3x3 squad vows to earn Olympic berth
Shocking news came out of the blue early last month when the Japan Basketball Association revealed that the wild-card spot for either its men¡¯s or women¡¯s national 3x3 teams would be negated by the International Olympic Committee.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 16, 2019
Double disqualification after heat shortens 2020 test event
British triathletes Jessica Learmonth and Georgia Taylor Brown were both disqualified after they crossed the line together following the heat-affected test event for next year¡¯s Tokyo Olympics on Thursday morning.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 15, 2019
For Canada¡¯s water polo teams, Pan American Games provided valuable testing ground
The Canada water polo national teams have made steady progress since holding training camps last summer in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, according to Justin Oliveira, Water Polo Canada¡¯s high performance director.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 10, 2019
Top climbers seeking to use world championships in Hachioji as springboard to 2020 Games
Japanese climbers are fired up to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics during the IFSC Climbing World Championships, which kicks off on home soil on Sunday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2019
Olympic legend Billy Mills starts writing monthly newsletter in run-up to 2020 Games
The excitement that marked the official one-year countdown to the 2020 Tokyo Games is real. A vivid expression of human joy that exists in locales near and far.
OLYMPICS
Jul 23, 2019
Tokyo 2020 organizers, IOC say preparation for games on right track
With exactly one year to go until the opening ceremony, delivery of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games remains ¡°firmly on track,¡± John Coates, chairman of the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission, said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
May 27, 2019
¡®Gundam¡¯ robots to greet Olympians from space
The 2020 Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games announced on the 15th a plan to launch into space model robots from the anime ¡®Mobile Suit Gundam¡¯ to broadcast messages of support for the games to Earth.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
May 26, 2019
An Olympics crowdsourcing project may be the answer to making Japan a more accessible country
Tokyo is up against the clock when it comes to creating a city that¡¯s accessible for everyone. Its deadline? Next year¡¯s Olympic Games, though that really shouldn¡¯t matter when it comes to transforming Japan into a nation where anyone can use any space.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 24, 2019
After injury setbacks, Manami Fujioka, Sanae Motokawa enjoying chance to compete for national team
Competition can be a blessing.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 24, 2019
Morinari Watanabe takes helm for Tokyo 2020 boxing competition
Morinari Watanabe, the Japanese head of the International Gymnastics Federation, understands what it means to stick the landing.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 23, 2019
IOC¡¯s John Coates pleased with Tokyo 2020¡¯s progress in managing issues such as traffic congestion
Tokyo 2020 Coordination Commission Chairman John Coates praised the local organizing committee on Thursday, citing unparalleled interest in ticket sales and progress toward managing issues regarding transportation and adverse weather conditions at the games.
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2019
Yuko Takahashi shows promise at Yokohama triathlon
Two years ago, Yuko Takahashi moved to San Diego to join an elite multinational triathlon team, seeking to become a legitimate athlete.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 16, 2019
Jets star Yuki Togashi looks back on banner season, expresses excitement about future
For sure, the game the Chiba Jets Funabashi lost on Saturday was a big one.
MORE SPORTS
May 10, 2019
Surfers eye 2020 Games while enjoying the ride
A long Golden Week holiday period had just ended the previous day.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 16, 2019
¡®Super Saturdays¡¯ to highlight schedule for Tokyo Olympics
Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics unveiled the competition schedule on Tuesday, giving fans hoping to attend the games their first opportunity to plan their itineraries.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 29, 2019
Marquee meet provides valuable testing ground for Japanese fencers
They do not have ample time to develop before the Tokyo Olympics. But Japanese fencers and their coaches are in no rush.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

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