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.
read moreMyanmar'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...
read moreOlympians 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.
read moreAustralian 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.
read moreOlympians 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...
read moreOlympic Village meal unveiled
Tokyo 2020 Organizers unveil the menu that will be served in the Olympic village.
read moreVaccination of Olympic-related staff kicks off in Ibaraki Prefecture
Officials vaccinate Olympic-related staff in Ibaraki Prefecture.
read moreForeign media covering Tokyo Games to be monitored using GPS
Tokyo Games organizing committee chief Hashimoto Seiko says officials will monitor the movement of foreign media personn...
read moreTraffic restrictions in place around Tokyo Games venues
Traffic restrictions are in place around some Tokyo Games venues in the lead-up to the major sporting event.
read moreOpinion poll shows falling public support for Suga Cabinet
An opinion poll by Nippon TV and the Yomiuri Shimbun shows that public support for Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihid...
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