China’s human rights violations and nuclear threat bring back memories of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan that sparked the 1980 Moscow...
“I am proud to say that I am Olympian, and I am ready.” ーGrace Lau
“Sports have the power to bring people together,” says Inoue. “The Olympics will go ahead as planned, and all we can do is our utmost to...
Leading Japan’s TV coverage of the Tokyo Games, NHK plans to air more than 1,200 hours of broadcasting across five channels.
“The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is a great opportunity for Japan to show its organizational power again,” Nikkei Toshihiko Tan says. “But in my opinion, this Olympiad...
Despite the loss, Terunofuji almost certain to be promoted to sumo's highest rank.
Young stars elevate national team’s talent level as it gears up for first Olympic appearance since 1976.
“I always ask what our guests think is the key to success to thrive in Japan and they often invoke things like being open and embracing...
In the ancient Greeks’ Olympic Games around 2,800 years ago, an Olympic truce was observed to help secure safe travel to and from the Games. The...
"For women, it’s our time to get involved in every aspect of life. And sports is a big one." ーMarie-Claude Deslières, former Canadian Olympian (water polo)...
“I have to push my limit every day. My strength was to be able to do that every day during my career.” ーTakahashi, the 2000 Sydney...
Japan hopes for new boxing medals in Tokyo so the pressure is on, but one 25-year-old boxer took time out of his Olympic dreams to repair...