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Tokyo reports record daily COVID cases amid Olympics

Tokyo reported a record 5,042 new daily coronavirus cases on Thursday, with infections continuing to surge in the city hosting the Olympic games.

05/08/2021

Health news

Could vibrating shoes improve daily life for the visually impaired?

The new device aims to make navigation safer and easier for people who are visually impaired and travelling alone.

04/08/2021

Tech News

What does it take to time an Olympic event? Short answer: innovation

With motion sensors and touchpads, official Olympics timekeeper Omega, is striving to record more accurate data.

04/08/2021

Climate

Has climate change made Tokyo 2020 the hottest Olympics in history?

Everyone thought this Olympic Games would have been defined by the pandemic. Instead, the searing temperatures have been the focus.

03/08/2021

Tech News

Movements of Olympic athletes inspire robot art in a Tokyo zen garden

The robots, which once made cars, are mesmerising visitors to Tokyo 2020 with their peaceful tracing movements.

03/08/2021

Health news

It's red hot in Tokyo. Here's how the Olympic athletes are coping

Ice vests, air conditioners, and a whole lot of preparation. We asked the experts how the world's best athletes can beat the heat in Japan

03/08/2021

Sport

Welcome u-turn as Simone Biles decides to return for gymnastics final

Last week she quit saying poor mental health was affecting her performance. Now she's decided to return.

02/08/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Italy's Marcell Jacobs wins 100m

All the news and results from the 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo.

01/08/2021

Japan

French boxer refuses to leave the ring in disqualification protest

“Everyone knows I won!”, Mourad Aliev screamed to the empty arena.

01/08/2021

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Tokyo store sells kimonos for pets

In the historic district of Asakusa in Tokyo, Yuka Iida, runs the pet accessories store "Adachiya".

31/07/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: France in shock win over in Japan in judo

All the action from Tokyo on Saturday 31 July.

31/07/2021

Japan

EU diplomats show support for French father over Tokyo hunger strike

Vincent Fichot ended his three-week hunger strike in Tokyo on Friday, demanding access to his two children who he claims have been abducted by his separated Japanese wife.

30/07/2021

Japan

Condom used to repair canoe at Tokyo Olympics

Australian canoeist Jessica Fox found a perfectly stretchy, waterproof material for a boat repair at the Tokyo Olympics: a condom.

30/07/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Europeans take gold in BMX

Friday sees the start of track and field events at the Tokyo Olympics, with one medal up for grabs today in the men’s 10,000 meters.

30/07/2021

Japan

Japan to expand Tokyo state of emergency amid Olympics infection surge

Japan is facing a record-breaking surge in coronavirus infections as it hosts the Olympic Games in the capital.

30/07/2021

Experiences

Get lost in nature in this immersive Japanese art exhibition

Surround yourself with nature in this stunning light and projection exhibition on the Japanese island of Kyushu.

29/07/2021

Japan

Officials in Tokyo alarmed as COVID cases hit record highs

Tokyo reported 3,177 new cases on Wednesday, up from 2,848 on Tuesday, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time.

29/07/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: European rowers continue to make waves

Everything you need to know about who won what today.

29/07/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Europeans make a splash in rowing

Today at the Olympics: Europeans make a splash in rowing

28/07/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Russia's women win over U.S. after Biles exit

All you need to know about Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics.

27/07/2021

Japan

What is Chinese Taipei?

Taiwanese athletes are having a good year at the Olympics.

26/07/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Great Britain rakes in the gold

Monday morning was a good one for Team GB with two gold medals.

26/07/2021

Eco-Innovation

The Tokyo Olympics will merge ancient heritage with modern innovation

Japan is a country of two extremes. In the countryside, 285 kph bullet trains speed past cherry orchards which have barely changed for hundreds of years.

24/07/2021

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Anti-Olympics protesters gather near Tokyo stadium

Anti-Olympics protesters gather near Tokyo stadium

23/07/2021

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Japan Olympic superfan celebrates Tokyo 2020 Games

Japanese Olympic super fan Kyoko Ishikawa celebrates an aerobatic performance by the Japanese air force on the day of the opening ceremony.

23/07/2021

Japan

Let the Games begin! Tokyo 2020 kicks off with manga-inspired ceremony

The 11,000 athletes have been waiting for a year but stepped out on Friday into a near-empty stadium.

23/07/2021