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2020 Tokyo Olympics (Page 2)

Tokyo Olympics Official Shop branch closes down four months before Games may or may not start

• Casey Baseel
  Mar 21, 2021
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The latest sad development for the troubled event.

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Naomi Watanabe responds to “Olympig” remark from Tokyo Olympics ceremony chief

• Oona McGee
  Mar 20, 2021

Derogatory comment gets a boss response.

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Tokyo Olympics ceremony chief quits after suggesting Naomi Watanabe dress as an “Olympig”

• Oona McGee
  Mar 18, 2021

Another day, another scandal for the Tokyo Olympics.

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Japanese Internet reacts in dismay to official Olympics Twitter quietly changing its header

• Katy Kelly
  Feb 11, 2021

Netizens claim that whoever runs the account is making a call on the fate of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Tokyo Olympic Committee trains 220 “hackers” to protect games

• Master Blaster
  Jan 6, 2021

The real global competition might be going on behind the scenes.

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Should the 2020 (now 2021) Tokyo Olympics be cancelled? Japanese citizens are divided

• Dale Roll
  Dec 18, 2020

What should be done about the Tokyo Olympics?

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Eating the Olympic Torch Parfait in Tokyo

• Oona McGee
  Nov 12, 2020

Special dessert acts like a beacon of hope for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to go ahead next year.

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Japan to reopen to international tourists with new entry requirements

• Oona McGee
  Oct 5, 2020

Government sets a date for opening the country’s borders to the world again.

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IOC member says decisions on Tokyo Olympics must be made by late May due to coronavirus fears

• Katy Kelly
  Feb 27, 2020

Postponing Games due to coronavirus is not an easy option, official says.

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Olympic medals and torch display held in Tokyo for a very limited time

• Master Blaster
  Jul 31, 2019

Mr. Sato gets closer to Olympic gold than he ever dreamed possible.

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• (2020 Olympics • 2020 Tokyo Olympics • COK • Mr. Sato • Olympic medals • Olympic torch • Olympics • SNOJ • sports • Tokyo • Tokyo Olympics)

Advice for Tokyo 2020 Olympics volunteers: Dress like a Japanese ninja

• Oona McGee
  May 29, 2019

This uniform will keep you cool and comfortable like a Japanese shadow warrior from the Edo period.

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Japanese railway company to replace the awesome title of “train conductor” with just “crew”

• Koh Ruide
  Apr 8, 2019

All in the name of flexibility.

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Official Tokyo Olympic volunteer nickname chosen by the public, public doesn’t seem to like it

• Master Blaster
  Jan 30, 2019

Despite winning with a total of 16,187 votes, the remaining 126,980,511 aren’t overly enthused about the chosen nickname.

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Tokyo Olympic Committee considering using “instant transmission” during the Olympic Torch relay

• Dale Roll
  Dec 20, 2018

Could they also be considering hiring Goku as one of the relay runners?

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Half of Tokyo’s universities to use credits to “convince” students to volunteer in 2020 Olympics

• Koh Ruide
  Sep 10, 2018

Whatever happened to the spirit of volunteering?

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• (2020 Tokyo Olympics • controversial • university • university students • volunteer)

2020 Tokyo Olympic torch relay to tour all 47 prefectures of Japan starting from Fukushima

• Koh Ruide
  Jul 14, 2018

Will this flame of hope light the way for those still recovering from the Tohoku earthquake?

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Brand new Shibuya mall and hotel to open in September, promises riverside strolls and tasty food

• Dale Roll
  May 30, 2018

While the Hachiko side is geared towards young people, “Shibuya Stream” will represent a more mature side of Shibuya.

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• (2020 Tokyo Olympics • redevelopment • Shibuya • Shibuya south side • Shibuya Stream)

Japanese athlete caught after slipping steroids into rival’s drink to further Olympic ambitions

• Casey Baseel
  Jan 10, 2018

Kayak racer achieves rare feat of getting suspended because someone else used steroids.

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• (2020 Tokyo Olympics • canoeing • kayaking • Olympics • scandal • sports • steroids)

Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics mascot finalists unveiled【Pics & Video】

• Oona McGee
  Dec 7, 2017

These six mascots take their inspiration from sakura cherry blossoms, shrines, and Japanese fairy tales.

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• (2020 Olympic Games • 2020 Olympics • 2020 Paralympics • 2020 Tokyo Olympics • Mascots • Olympic Mascots • Olympics • paralympics)

Namie Amuro’s retirement announcement re-sparks debate on who should sing at the Olympics

• Master Blaster
  Sep 22, 2017

With Japan’s Queen of Pop set to end her career, many are left wondering who the front-runner for the opening ceremonies is now.

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• (2020 Tokyo Olympics • Idols • music • Namie Amuro • opening ceremony)

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