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7.3 magnitude quake rattles Japan's Fukushima area, no tsunami risk

February 14, 2021

7.3 magnitude quake rattles Japan's Fukushima area, no tsunami risk

There was no tsunami, and no reports of irregularities at any nuclear plants.

February 12, 2021
Tokyo Olympics chief Mori steps down

The executive board did not immediately choose a successor for Mori, which CEO Toshiro Muto said would come “as soon as possible" and will be made by a review committee.
February 11, 2021
Tokyo 2020 chief Mori to resign over sexist remarks: reports

Mori's resignation might be the only option for the Tokyo 2020 organising committee to ease the mounting pressure following the comments.
January 08, 2021
Tokyo residents concerned about hosting Olympics

A December poll by public broadcaster NHK showed a third of Japanese residents want the Games to be scrapped due to fears an influx of foreign arrivals may cause a further spike in COVID-19 cases.
December 23, 2020
Tokyo Olympics officials announce new creative team

The new creative team will be headed by Hiroshi Sasaki, who was one of seven directors previously responsible for the opening and closing ceremonies.
December 08, 2020
Dive down, you got mail: World’s deepest underwater post box

Water-resistant postcards are available at the nearby shops and messages can be written with an oil-based paint marker before dropping inside the postbox.
September 23, 2020
Tokyo Olympics: Japan to require COVID-19 tests for athletes

Although foreign athletes and other participants will not have to undergo a two-week quarantine period, virus tests will be required on arrival and departure, under the plan.

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