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Nine Hurt In Commuter Train Stabbing In Olympic Host Tokyo
Nine people were wounded, one of them seriously, on Friday in a stabbing attack on a commuter train in Tokyo, with the suspect later handing himself in after fleeing the scene, local media said.
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: From Simone Biles To PV Sindhu, Best Beauty Looks At The Tokyo Olympics
We're looking at the best beauty looks from the Tokyo Olympics from the likes of Naomi Osaka, PV Sindhu and more
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Japan To Declare "Short, Powerful" Emergency To Curb Covid Spread Before Olympics
Japan will declare "short and powerful" states of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures on Friday as the country struggles to contain a resurgent pandemic just three months ahead of the Olympics.
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2020 Tokyo Olympics Delay Deals Setback to Samsung's Plans to Win Over Japan Market
For Samsung, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were going to be its springboard to attain a long-held goal - making significant inroads into Japan's lucrative smartphone market where Apple dominates.
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition, Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition Launched: All Details
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition has been unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco. Samsung has also brought the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition with a matte look.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Podiums To Be Made From Recycled Plastic
Podiums at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be made from plastic waste donated by local residents or collected from the sea, organisers said Tuesday, as part of a sustainability push.
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Tokyo's Olympics May Become Known as the 'Robot Games'
Organisers on Friday showed off robots that will be used at the new National Stadium to provide assistance for fans using wheelchairs.
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Japan's Swim Queen And Tokyo Olympics Poster Girl Diagnosed With Cancer
Japan's swim queen Rikako Ikee, a poster girl for next year's Tokyo Olympics, has been diagnosed with leukaemia, the 18-year-old tweeted on Tuesday.
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Japan Doctors Warn Of "Deaths Due To Heatstroke" In 2020 Olympic Marathon
A group of Japanese doctors on Wednesday urged Olympic organisers to start the Tokyo 2020 marathon as early as 5:30am, saying failure to do so could "lead to deaths" from heatstroke.
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Tokyo Passes Strict Anti-Smoking Laws Ahead Of 2020 Olympics
Tokyo's city government Wednesday passed strict new anti-smoking rules ahead of the 2020 Olympics, leapfrogging national legislation on lighting up that has been watered down after opposition from pro-smoking MPs.
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World's Biggest Fish Market In Tokyo Will Be Moved To New Location: Report
Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market -- the world's biggest -- will be moved to a new location, the city's top official confirmed today, after months of delays over concerns about toxic contamination at the new site.
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Tokyo 2020 Unveils New Logo After Plagiarism Claims
Tokyo 2020 organisers unveiled a new Olympic logo featuring traditional Japanese designs today, seven months after they were forced to scrap the original motif over accusations of plagiarism.
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Japan's Lofty 'Hydrogen Society' Vision Hampered by Cost
Japan has lofty ambitions to become a "hydrogen society" where homes and fuel-cell cars are powered by the emissions-free energy source, but observers say price and convenience are keeping the plan from taking off.
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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Orders 'Full Review' of 2020 Olympic Stadium
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today ordered a complete review of plans for Tokyo's 2020 Olympic stadium amid growing public anger over its $2-billion price tag.
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Tokyo Governor Defends 2020 Olympics Venue Relocation Plans
Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe on Wednesday defended his call to cut costs by relocating some venues for the 2020 Olympics, even if it threatens plans for having almost all the facilities close to the athletes village.
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Nine Hurt In Commuter Train Stabbing In Olympic Host Tokyo
Nine people were wounded, one of them seriously, on Friday in a stabbing attack on a commuter train in Tokyo, with the suspect later handing himself in after fleeing the scene, local media said.
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: From Simone Biles To PV Sindhu, Best Beauty Looks At The Tokyo Olympics
We're looking at the best beauty looks from the Tokyo Olympics from the likes of Naomi Osaka, PV Sindhu and more
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Japan To Declare "Short, Powerful" Emergency To Curb Covid Spread Before Olympics
Japan will declare "short and powerful" states of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures on Friday as the country struggles to contain a resurgent pandemic just three months ahead of the Olympics.
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2020 Tokyo Olympics Delay Deals Setback to Samsung's Plans to Win Over Japan Market
For Samsung, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were going to be its springboard to attain a long-held goal - making significant inroads into Japan's lucrative smartphone market where Apple dominates.
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition, Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition Launched: All Details
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition has been unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco. Samsung has also brought the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition with a matte look.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Podiums To Be Made From Recycled Plastic
Podiums at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be made from plastic waste donated by local residents or collected from the sea, organisers said Tuesday, as part of a sustainability push.
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Tokyo's Olympics May Become Known as the 'Robot Games'
Organisers on Friday showed off robots that will be used at the new National Stadium to provide assistance for fans using wheelchairs.
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Japan's Swim Queen And Tokyo Olympics Poster Girl Diagnosed With Cancer
Japan's swim queen Rikako Ikee, a poster girl for next year's Tokyo Olympics, has been diagnosed with leukaemia, the 18-year-old tweeted on Tuesday.
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Japan Doctors Warn Of "Deaths Due To Heatstroke" In 2020 Olympic Marathon
A group of Japanese doctors on Wednesday urged Olympic organisers to start the Tokyo 2020 marathon as early as 5:30am, saying failure to do so could "lead to deaths" from heatstroke.
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Tokyo Passes Strict Anti-Smoking Laws Ahead Of 2020 Olympics
Tokyo's city government Wednesday passed strict new anti-smoking rules ahead of the 2020 Olympics, leapfrogging national legislation on lighting up that has been watered down after opposition from pro-smoking MPs.
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World's Biggest Fish Market In Tokyo Will Be Moved To New Location: Report
Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market -- the world's biggest -- will be moved to a new location, the city's top official confirmed today, after months of delays over concerns about toxic contamination at the new site.
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Tokyo 2020 Unveils New Logo After Plagiarism Claims
Tokyo 2020 organisers unveiled a new Olympic logo featuring traditional Japanese designs today, seven months after they were forced to scrap the original motif over accusations of plagiarism.
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Japan's Lofty 'Hydrogen Society' Vision Hampered by Cost
Japan has lofty ambitions to become a "hydrogen society" where homes and fuel-cell cars are powered by the emissions-free energy source, but observers say price and convenience are keeping the plan from taking off.
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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Orders 'Full Review' of 2020 Olympic Stadium
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today ordered a complete review of plans for Tokyo's 2020 Olympic stadium amid growing public anger over its $2-billion price tag.
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Tokyo Governor Defends 2020 Olympics Venue Relocation Plans
Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe on Wednesday defended his call to cut costs by relocating some venues for the 2020 Olympics, even if it threatens plans for having almost all the facilities close to the athletes village.
