カテゴリー: Tokyo Olympic Games 2020
Stringent testing continues in prefecture to counter reputational damage from triple disaster Knives are wielded in silence as chunks of meat are sliced up and placed in containers, the reputation of an entire region resting on every step of the proces…
Move raises questions about status of Ainu ethnic minority, whose cultural identity Japan is legally obliged to protect Japan’s commitment to the rights of its indigenous people has been questioned after organisers of this summer’s Tokyo Olympics dropp…
Toshiro Muto ‘seriously worried’ about spread of virus with 170 days to goA senior Olympic official in Japan has warned that the coronavirus outbreak could “throw cold water” on preparations for Tokyo 2020, although organisers insist that there are no …
Organisers says they are not considering cancelling the Games after incorrect assertion spreads online Tokyo Olympic organisers have been forced to confront rumours the coronavirus outbreak could lead to the cancellation of the Games, less than six mon…
Scheme to ship snow to Tokyo to keep spectators comfortable during summer Games in doubt after lowest falls for nearly 60 yearsA lack of snow in parts of Japan that are normally blanketed at this time of year is forcing ski resorts to remain closed and…
MPs voice outcry as Tokyo 2020 organisers say they have no plans to restrict use of flag that Seoul says has militaristic rootsSouth Korea is intensifying its campaign to ban the Japanese “rising sun” flag from being displayed at next year’s Tokyo Olym…