“It’s not because of pride, or because of the economy that we are holding them [the Olympic Games],” said Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. “It’s because of...
The Games are all about the triumph of the human spirit over all odds. This is the time that the can-do attitude of the Japanese matters...
Japanese companies have differing views on whether the Tokyo Olympics should go forward or not. Here are some of their varied views.
The squad, which has 29 athletes from 11 nations, will carry the Olympic flag at the Opening Ceremony on July 23 in Tokyo.
There are approximately 130 million karate enthusiasts across 194 countries and regions. Usami’s kata has been described as the “most beautiful in the world.”
Japan’s squad for the upcoming Olympics is hoping to put in a performance that will inspire a nation as the women’s team did 57 years ago.
Japan has much more to lose than money. The international trust in Japan and the Japanese people will be hard to regain once lost.
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics represent a good opportunity for Japan to demonstrate to the world the achievement of Japanese people in overcoming adversity.
Hirano is poised to become Japan's fifth athlete to appear in the Winter Games and Summer Games. Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto was one of the...
The Tokyo Organizing Committee will decide the specific number of spectators for various venues by late June. A ticket lottery is under consideration.
These men and women continue to train despite their anxieties, thinking of the legacy they will leave for Japanese society. If they leave it to others...
The 21-year-old American-born Hiwatashi is working hard to prepare for the upcoming figure skating season as he pursues his dream of competing at the Olympics.