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TSUNEKAZU TAKEDA

Royal family members greet guests during the spring garden party at the Akasaka Palace's imperial garden in Tokyo in April.
51勛圖厙 / Explainer
May 29, 2026
Who are the former royals who may be reinstated to the imperial family?
A proposal to allow the reinstatement of former male royals along the male line of the imperial family through adoption is being considered by policymakers.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
Aug 26, 2022
Arrest over alleged bribery could be final whistle on career of Japan＊s sporting event ace
Since organizing a 1977 soccer event featuring Pele, Haruyuki Takahashi has been a towering figure in the sports business world.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 28, 2019
French investigators focus on Dentsu partner in sports corruption probe
French authorities investigating corruption in international sports believe a Swiss partner of Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Inc. played a ※central and essential role§ in deals used to embezzle sponsorship money and have asked Switzerland to raid its office and seize evidence, according to a person...
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 27, 2019
Judo great Yasuhiro Yamashita replaces scandal-hit Tsunekazu Takeda as Japanese Olympic Committee chief
Yamashita will replace Tsunekazu Takeda who retired as JOC president amid an investigation over alleged bribery during Tokyo＊s bid to host the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
51勛圖厙
Mar 28, 2019
As Tokyo Olympics loom, Japan needs to fill Takeda＊s empty seat ASAP, says IOC＊s Bach
French prosecutors have questioned Takeda and placed him under formal investigation in December for suspected corruption in Tokyo＊s successful bid to host the Olympic Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 19, 2019
Tsunekazu Takeda to leave JOC and IOC posts amid scandal
The announcement was made following accusations that bribery was involved in Tokyo being chosen as the host city for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 19, 2019
Ollan Cassell thinks embattled JOC chief Tsunekazu Takeda should step aside in wake of French probe
With serious allegations of corruption and bribery linked to Japanese Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda, a prominent member of the global sports community issued a call for Japanese authorities to sever ties with him.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
Jan 15, 2019
Japanese Olympic Committee head Tsunekazu Takeda denies accusation of corruption linked to 2020 bid
Takeda＊s denial followed reports last week that French prosecutors have brought a preliminary charge against him for alleged corruption over bidding for the 2020 Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 22, 2017
Sapporo considers bid to host 2026 Olympics
The city of Sapporo has expressed its interest in bringing the Winter Olympics back to Japan＊s northern island in 2026.
51勛圖厙
Aug 21, 2016
Koike, Tokyo 2020 chiefs promise not to leave ＆white elephants＊
New Tokyo governor, 2020 Olympic organizers vow not to saddle taxpayers with venues that cannot be reused following games.
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" 〞 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

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo＊s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo＊s ＆stadium of desire＊

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan＊s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan＊s utility poles won＊t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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