Local Olympic organizers and the national and Tokyo metro governments refute claims in The Times of London article.
In the Japanese idiom, ‘the season of politics had given way to ‘the season of economics.’ The political watchwords of 1960s Prime Minister Hayato Ikedawere ‘tolerance...
~~ The year is less than two weeks old, and already the global COVID-19 pandemic has made a major impact on what’s happening in Japanese sports....
Lamentable though the disruptions of 2020 have been, they’ve given us a once-in-a-lifetime chance for rejuvenation. Let’s not squander it. If I may suggest a word...
Japanese games have a place in gamers’ hearts, both at home and abroad, and 2021 will be another chance to be reminded of that. Here's what...
As we move into 2021 there will be many changes. It will be interesting to see how the industry - and my own photography - shifts...
~‘The Olympics are intended to be a forum where athletes can perform to their full potential in a safe, secure and fair environment. I hope the...
It was an announcement with titanic repurcussions: 'First of all, we confirmed that there is no question of canceling the Olympics,' Abe said. 'Following that, given...
In a year defined by unexpected interruptions to our lives and normal routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resilience and determination were character traits that helped...
In an incredible display of stamina and determination, Hifumi Abe outlasted Joshiro Maruyama on Sunday, December 13. A typical judo match lasts 4 minutes....
~Admissions will be restricted through steps such as distributing numbered tickets to allow for COVID-19 mitigation measures~ Nintendo’s first theme park, Super Nintendo World,...
~Among the 53 largest economies, Japan ranks second in Bloomberg’s COVID Resilience Ranking, just narrowly behind the leader, New Zealand~ Which is the best...
