Japan's top coronavirus adviser recommends no spectators for Tokyo Games

Japan's top coronavirus adviser recommends no spectators for Tokyo Games

Japan’s top adviser on coronavirus response recommends no spectators for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

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Tokyo Games officials and staffers from abroad down to 53,000

Tokyo Games officials and staffers from abroad down to 53,000

The number of officials and staffers coming to Japan for the Tokyo Games has been cut to about 53,000, down from the ini...

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South Sudanese athletes get vaccinated in Japan

South Sudanese athletes get vaccinated in Japan

Athletes from South Sudan, who have been training in Japan since 2019, get COVID-19 vaccine shots.

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Japan to lift state of emergency a month before Olympics

Japan to lift state of emergency a month before Olympics

The Japanese government decides to lift the coronavirus state of emergency in nine prefectures including Tokyo.

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Myanmar's soccer player to seek asylum in Japan

Myanmar's soccer player to seek asylum in Japan

A soccer player from Myanmar's national team seeks asylum in Japan after he raises a three-finger salute in protest agai...

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Olympians will be kicked out of Japan if the break playbook rules

Olympians will be kicked out of Japan if the break playbook rules

Tokyo 2020 organizers unveil the newest guidelines which clarify strict punishment for athletes who break the rules.

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Australian softball team's practice shown to public

Australian softball team's practice shown to public

The Australian softball team's practice games at a stadium north of Tokyo are shown to the public for the first time.

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Olympians may have credentials stripped if they break "playbook" rules

Olympians may have credentials stripped if they break "playbook" rules

Olympians may have their credentials stripped if they break the strict rules they are asked to obey during the Tokyo Gam...

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Olympic Village meal unveiled

Olympic Village meal unveiled

Tokyo 2020 Organizers unveil the menu that will be served in the Olympic village.

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Vaccination of Olympic-related staff kicks off in Ibaraki Prefecture

Vaccination of Olympic-related staff kicks off in Ibaraki Prefecture

Officials vaccinate Olympic-related staff in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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