2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

JOC, Sapporo announce decision to abandon bid for 2030 winter games, seek possible bid from 2034 on

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TOKYO — Officials from Sapporo and the Japanese Olympic Committee on Wednesday announced a decision to withdraw the northern Japanese city as a candidate to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, with the effort soiled by massive corruption and bid-rigging tied to the one-year delayed Tokyo Games. Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto and JOC President Yasuhiro Yamashita, … Read more

Critics of Tokyo redevelopment plan accuse metropolis authorities of ignoring residents’ needs

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TOKYO — Critics of the deliberate redevelopment of a beloved centuries-old Tokyo park and historic sports activities stadiums accused the federal government in courtroom on Thursday of ignoring the needs of residents and catering to business pursuits. A complete of 59 plaintiffs, a lot of them longtime residents, filed a lawsuit in February towards the … Read more