Kiryu close to breaking sprinting record in Japan Teenager Yoshihide Kiryu was close to becoming the first Japanese sprinter to break the 10-second barrier at the Seiko Golden Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 1 week ago
Abe refuses Turkey’s request for Japan to withdraw 2020 Olympics bid Turkey and Japan are both competing for hosting the Olympic Games in 2020, with the hosts being decided at the Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 1 week ago
Teen runs his way into becoming Japan’s fastest sprinter Yoshihide Kiryu, 17, could become Japan’s quickest sprinter if he will manage to run 100 meters in less than 10 Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 1 week ago
Japan could win World Cup within two decades – Miyamoto During a recent visit to the Home of FIFA, the ex-leader of the Japan national team in the 2002 and Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 3 weeks ago
Mao Asada to retire in 2014 Mao Asada, who became world champion at figure skating in 2008 and 2010, said she will retire from competition next Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 1 month ago
Manchester U. teaches soccer to children in Fukushima Coaches of English Premier League team Manchester United held a soccer class on Tuesday for primary school students in Sukagawa, Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 1 month ago
Nearly 10 percent of Japanese athletes had been victims of violence A survey made by the Japanese Olympic Committee showed on Tuesday that more than 10 percent of the Japanese athletes Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 1 month ago
Support of Tokyo’s bid for 2020 Games rises Public support for Tokyo's bid for the 2020 Summer Games has risen to 70 percent in Tokyo, compared to an Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 2 months ago
Japan starts petition to support Olympic wrestling The Japan Wrestling Federation launched a petition on Monday, asking for wrestling to be included back in the Olympic sports. Earlier Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 2 months ago
Tokyo looks forward to Olympics host city decision There are 200 days left until the International Olympic Committee will choose the host city for the 2020 Olympic and Read more ... Author: Tokyo Times 2 months ago
