Heat and humidity in the capital judged risks to athletes’ safety and performance, so another Japanese city with an Olympic past will play host.
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Tennis star says “playing for the pride of the nation will be a very emotional experience.”
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Organizing committee seems to have a problem with a huge clumsy bear running around with an open flame.
Official assures us that posting pics from the Games is A-OK, and clarifies what you’re not allowed to share online.
Your medal-worthy Olympic venue videos will have to stay within the confines of your phone, say organizers of 2020 Olympics.
This uniform will keep you cool and comfortable like a Japanese shadow warrior from the Edo period.
”I was startled by the size of Godzilla’s thighs,” says Olympic coach as team officially adopts Godzilla Japan nickname.
Tokyo’s last trains are too early for many travelers and partiers, but they’re a God-send for overworked office employees.
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Kyoto’s popular tourist spot Gion to forbid photos on private roads, 10,000 yen fine to violators
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PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
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Starbucks Japan releases more limited-edition mugs, cards and travel bottles for Christmas 2019
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