Japan’s Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed the next Tokyo 2020 president, after her predecessor quit over sexist comments he made. The former Olympics Minister is a seven time Olympian herself, having …
Father and son beg US to halt extradition to Japan over Carlos Ghosn escape
An American father and son accused of helping Carlos Ghosn, the former head of Nissan-Renault, to escape from Japan have made a last-ditch plea to the US secretary of state to avoid extradition.
Tokyo Olympics: Japan names female ex-athlete as new chief after sexism storm
“As someone with an athletic background, I will carry out a safe Games for both athletes and citizens,” said Seiko Hashimoto.
Satellite broadcasting business discussed during scandalous dinner involving Japan PM’s son
The satellite broadcasting business was a topic of conversation during a controversial dinner meeting involving Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s eldest son, who works for a broadcasting-related company …
Satellite broadcasting business discussed during scandalous dinner involving Japan PM’s son
The satellite broadcasting business was a topic of conversation during a controversial dinner meeting involving Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s eldest son, who works for a broadcasting-related company …
Tokyo 2020: Japan to appoint female Olympic head after sexism row
Former speed skating veteran and current Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto to succeed Yorshiro Mori, who said women ‘talked too much’ in meetings …
Tokyo 2020: Japan Olympics minister Hashimoto appointed head of Games
Japan’s Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed the next Tokyo 2020 president, after her predecessor quit due to sexist comments. The former Olympics Minister is a seven time Olympian herself, having …
Executives at U.S. Navy Contractor Charged With Dumping Contaminated Water in Japan
The indictment says ships’ oily fluid wasn’t treated properly before being discharged into the ocean. The company has denied wrongdoing, …
Japan Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto to accept role as head of Tokyo 2020, report says
Born days before Japan hosted the 1964 summer Games, Hashimoto took part in four Winter Olympics as a speed skater and three Summer Olympics as a cyclist.
JPY 73.6 Billion Loan Agreement Signed by AfDF: Japan, ADB Group
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the African Development Fund (ADF) – the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group – on Tuesday signed a loan agreement of 73.6 …