Tag: Japan
Japan spends billions on technology for absent Olympic fans
TOKYO — Japan’s top telecommunications company is getting 7.3 billion yen — about $67 million — in taxpayer money to design mobile tracking software...
Japan charges Americans with helping Ghosn flee, jump bail
TOKYO — Japanese prosecutors have charged two Americans, Michael Taylor and his son Peter, in connection with the escape of former Nissan Chairman Carlos...
Volunteers from abroad ruled out for Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — Volunteers from abroad will not be allowed into Japan for the postponed Tokyo Olympics, organizers said Monday.
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EXPLAINER: Tokyo Olympics march on without fans from abroad
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics and the International Olympic Committee have banned fans from abroad with the games opening in four months. It's part...
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said...
American League East Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League East teams, listed in order of finish last year:
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Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad
TOKYO — Tokyo organizers and the International Olympic Committee are poised to finally make it official that most fans from abroad will be prohibited...
Field hockey coach quits after reports of team dysfunction
PERTH, Australia — The head coach of the Australian women’s field hockey team has quit just four months ahead of the Tokyo Olympics after...
Tokyo Olympics hit by another scandal over sexist comment
TOKYO — Tokyo Olympics creative director Hiroshi Sasaki is resigning after making demeaning comments about a well-known female celebrity.
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Japan raises tariffs on US beef after hitting import limit
TOKYO — Imported American beef in Japan has proved so popular it's topped the annual limits called “safeguards,” and the U.S. Meat Export Federation...
