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RIKAKO IKEE

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 1, 2021
What to watch on Day 9 of the Tokyo Olympics
A Masters champion looks to win a gold medal to go with his green jacket and Usain Bolt¡¯s successor in the men¡¯s 100 meters will be officially crowned on Sunday at the Games.
OLYMPICS / Faces of Tokyo 2020
Jul 23, 2021
Japanese athletes who have overcome adversity to be at the Tokyo Games
The miraculous return of Rikako Ikee might grab headlines, but the country¡¯s swimming star isn¡¯t the only athlete who needed to battle tough times to qualify for the Games.
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Apr 15, 2021
Rikako Ikee¡¯s already exhilarating comeback from leukemia just getting started
The return of the nation¡¯s swimming queen has been one of the biggest feel-good stories in Japanese sports this year.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 12, 2021
Japan names swimming team for Tokyo Olympics
While the squad features a number of fresh faces, there are also veterans who have already achieved global success, such as Daiya Seto, Kosuke Hagino and Ryosuke Irie.
Japan Times
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Apr 5, 2021
Rikako Ikee adds Tokyo Olympic berth to emotional comeback story
The 20-year-old swimming star, who is recovering from leukemia, punched her ticket to the games by winning the 100-meter butterfly final at the national championships on Sunday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Oct 24, 2020
Tokyo unveils cutting-edge Olympic swimming venue
Tokyo Aquatics Centre will host swimming, artistic swimming and diving during the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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May 8, 2019
Rikako Ikee opens official website and says leukemia treatment ¡®proceeding smoothly¡¯
Star Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee announced the opening of her official website on Wednesday, providing one of the most substantial updates to her status since she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Apr 22, 2019
Hiroshima bone marrow donors dwindling with age amid lack of registration volunteers and education
Following renowned swimmer Rikako Ikee¡¯s announcement of her leukemia diagnosis, public interest in donating bone marrow has increased, especially in Hiroshima Prefecture, which has more than its fair share of patients as a result of the atomic bombing in 1945.
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Jan 28, 2019
Rikako Ikee honored as Japan¡¯s swimmer of the year
The Japan Swimming Federation hosted the annual Aquatics Awards on Monday evening in Tokyo, celebrating achievements by its elite athletes in 2018.
SPORTS
Aug 16, 2018
Japan sending strong squad to Asian Games
The 18th edition of the Asian Games, the region¡¯s biggest sporting extravaganza, will officially begin on Saturday in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia.
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Aug 9, 2018
Kalisz outlasts Hagino, Seto in 400 IM on Pan Pacs opening day
Chase Kalisz proved he¡¯s currently the best individual medley swimmer in the world with a crushing victory over the Japanese star duo.
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Apr 9, 2018
Rikako Ikee leading Japan¡¯s swimming charge toward 2020 Tokyo Olympics
With the Summer Olympics coming to Japan in two years¡¯ time, some athletes are close to being ready for it and some still need a little more time to get into top shape.
Japan Times
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Apr 9, 2018
Kosuke Hagino and Rikako Ikee head Japan roster for swimming double bill
Ace Kosuke Hagino and teenage phenom Rikako Ikee were named to the provisional Japanese national team rosters for this summer¡¯s Pan Pacific Championships in Tokyo and Asian Games in Jakarta, the Japan Swimming Federation announced on Monday.
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Apr 14, 2016
Kaneto, Ikee offer stark contrasts in pursuit of Rio glory
Comeback queen Rie Kaneto is gearing up for an assault on the 200-meter breaststroke world record at this summer¡¯s Rio Olympics, but admits she could just as easily have been watching the race on TV instead.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
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 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.
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.
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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Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
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