Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics say they're having no problems raising cash. International Olympic Committee member John Coates, head of the IOC coordination commission for Tokyo, says local organizers have raised $2.9 billion in national sponsorship ... ( read original story ...)
‘Extraordinary’ Tokyo sponsorship deals near $3 billion: IOC
PYEONGCHANG, Reuters (Reuters) - Record revenues from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics sponsorship program have edged closer to $3.0 billion with more partners expected, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday. Tokyo has eclipsed all of its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: robots will care for 80% of elderly by 2020
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email View more sharing options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Google+ Share on WhatsApp Share on Messenger Close A robot “Robear” lifting a woman for a demonstration in Nagoya, central Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Apache helicopter crashes into house, killing co-pilot and injuring 11yo girl
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered the grounding of all 12 helicopters of the same type for safety checks, Kyodo News agency reported. The crash followed a series of emergency landings and other incidents involving US military aircraft on Japan's southern ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese combat helicopter crashes, sets house on fire in southern Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered the grounding of all 12 helicopters of the same type for safety checks, Kyodo News agency reported. The crash follows a series of emergency landings and other incidents involving U.S. military aircraft on Japan's southern ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches world’s smallest rocket
According to Japanese news reports, the agency used commercially available components found in home electronics and smart phones for the rocket to lower the launch cost. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has also announced plans to develop ... ( read original story ...)
Japan authorities find body part after army helicopter crash
Japanese authorities said Tuesday they had recovered a body part during the search for a crew member missing in a deadly military helicopter crash in the country's southwest. The Apache helicopter crashed Monday in a residential area in Saga province ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops make 7th arrest in ¥3.6 billion ‘dangerous drugs’ bust
TOKYO (TR) – Police on Sunday made a seventh arrest in the bust of a large operation that trafficked so-called “dangerous drugs,” reports Fuji News Network (Feb. 5). On June 8, 2016, an anti-organized crime division of the police seized the 185 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Amateur boxing body plays down IOC threat
We are confident that the great sport of boxing will not be removed from the Youth Olympic Games and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games ... you can conclude we're still looking into this issue," he told a news conference on Sunday. Anthony Joshua won gold ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 race walking venues approved | iaaf.org
IAAF Newsletter For the record Member federation elections - News 189 PDF En IAAF Newsletter 2018 IAAF News ... For the record Member federation elections - News 172 PDF En The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games announced ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Seventh arrest made in ¥4 billion fake Prince George coin scam
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a seventh person over a scam that involved the sale of fake coins featuring Prince George and netted the suspects about 4 billion yen, reports Nippon News Network (Feb. 2). According to police ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo protests disputed islets on sports flag for unified Korean team
“We cannot accept the flag in light of Japan’s stance over the sovereignty of Takeshima and it is extremely regrettable,” Suga said at a news conference ... of the Pyeongchang Winter Games. Suga said Tokyo will continue to urge Seoul to take ... ( read original story ...)
USS Ronald Reagan sailor arrested, accused of sexual assault in Tokyo
A Tokyo Metropolitan Police spokesman reached on Monday afternoon was also unable to provide details. News of the arrest comes on the heels of a short-term alcohol ban placed on Ronald Reagan sailors. Capt. Michael Donnelly, the ship’s commander ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar stronger around ¥110 in Tokyo
The dollar was slightly stronger around ¥110 in Tokyo trading Monday thanks to brisk U.S. jobs data, but its upside was limited due to sell-offs in Tokyo stocks. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥109.91, up from ¥109.77-81 at the same time Friday. ( read original story ...)
Hundreds are queuing to catch a glimpse of Tokyo’s adorable new panda cub
Crowds are delight at the sight of Xiang Xiang the panda in Tokyo. Image by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images ... By Rebecca Milner Stay up to date with the top travel news stories by signing up to our newsletter or following us on Facebook. ( read original story ...)
Japanese combat helicopter crashes in southern Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered the grounding of all 12 helicopters of the same type for safety checks, Kyodo News agency reported. The crash follows a series of emergency landings and other incidents involving U.S. military aircraft on Japan's southern ... ( read original story ...)