Nagoya politician also attends harassment awareness workshop, says comments he made about dating and marriage to medalist were inappropriate.
2021 Olympics
See the Tokyo metropolis like you’ve never seen it before in this 360-degree rotatable video from the opening day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
”Moonlight Densetsu” plays while rhythmic gymnastics team performs dressed as anime’s most famous magical girl.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Takarazuka theater troupe provide music as 2021 Tokyo Olympics wrap up.
Creative touches appeared to cause culture shock for four-legged competitors in equestrian event.
The athlete in question doesn’t seem eager to trade away her trophy that’s been in someone else’s mouth, however.
Latest example of great customer service in Japan comes in response to visiting journalist’s call for help.
When we saw an international Olympic journalist’s plea for help with one of Japan’s greatest foods, we knew this was a job for SoraNews24!
Some of the world’s greatest athletes hang a left at the life-size anime robot in their race for Olympic gold.
Junior high school student and street skateboarder Momiji Nishiya puts herself in record books as youngest Japanese athlete ever to win gold medal.
The Google Doodle for the Tokyo Olympics’ start offers retro fun, insight into Japanese culture, and a skateboarding tanuki.
Long-awaited start of the Tokyo Olympics might be a special treat for sports fans and otaku alike.



















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