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It is the first time after 7 years that tourists cherished the cherry blossoms in Tokyo. 

Watch: thousands brave chilly winter to witness Tokyo cherry bloom

It is the first time after 7 years that tourists cherished the cherry blossoms in Tokyo.&nbsp;

Thousands of visitors braved the chilly weather to see the cherry blossoms in Tokyo, which bloomed later than expected in the Japanese capital due to recent temperature drops.
Tourists took turns taking photos at popular spots along the capital&rsquo;s riverside and moat to view the famed blossoms, locally known as "sakura."
Crowds gathered a day after Japan&rsquo;s Meteorological Agency announced that the sakura trees in Tokyo were in full bloom, 13 days later than last year.
It is the first time in seven years that Tokyo welcomed the sakura full-bloom in April.

A controversial incident took place in Tokyo as a cab driver Atsushi Ozawa arrested for allegedly killing a pigeon, violating wildlife protection laws. Discover the details of the incident.

Violation of wildlife protection laws: Tokyo cab driver arrested for allegedly killing a pigeon, says roads are for people 

A controversial incident took place in Tokyo as a cab driver Atsushi Ozawa arrested for allegedly killing a pigeon, violating wildlife protection laws. Discover the details of the incident.

#Tokyo #Japan #Wildlife 



Tokyo cab driver arrested for allegedly killing a pigeon, says roads are for people 

In Tokyo, a cab driver allegedly killed a pigeon usign his car on Nov 13. The postmortem report says the cause of death as a traumatic shock.&nbsp;

In Japan's capital Tokyo, a cab driver was arrested for allegedly killing a common pigeon on November 13.&nbsp;
The Tokyo police said in a statement that the 50-year-old, Atsushi Ozawa, used his car to violate wildlife protection laws by driving off through a flock of pigeons and killing one of them on a street.&nbsp;
"The taxi reportedly had no passengers at the time and quickly accelerated right after the traffic light changed to green, striking the pigeons. A passerby, who witnessed the incident called him out, to which Ozawa replied by saying things like, 'Pigeons should get out of the way,' and drove away from the scene," said the Metropolitan Police Department of the city.
The driver has reportedly admitted to the allegations and defended himself saying that roads are for people and pigeons have the option to avoid cars.&nbsp;
The postmortem report of the pigeon revealed the cause of death as a traumatic shock.
Is it illegal to kill pigeon in Japan?
While it's legal to hunt a number of game pigeons in Japan, the feral species of the same are permissible for killing only in some specific cases, such as damage to crops and livestock. Further, the killing is allowed after legal permission by the local authorities. &nbsp;
Crow's life matters
The condition of pigeons in Tokyo is absolutely opposite to its crows, as the latter get severely targeted after receiving complaints that they are becoming the major cause of concern of Tokyo's streets.&nbsp;
In 2001, Tokyo's crows were targeted for littering streets with restaurant trash, reacting to which, the former governor of Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara announced to launch of a war on the city&rsquo;s crows, almost 36,000 in number. The population of Tokyo's crows reportedlly has reduced by two-thirds over the period of 20 years. &nbsp;

In Tokyo, the innovative concept of 'Handsome Weeping Boys' revolutionizes the workplace by challenging taboos around crying, promoting emotional expression, and fostering connections through shared vulnerability

People are renting handsome men to wipe away their tears in Japan

In Tokyo, the innovative concept of 'Handsome Weeping Boys' revolutionizes the workplace by challenging taboos around crying, promoting emotional expression, and fostering connections through shared vulnerability

In Japan's Tokyo, there is an unconventional service for people which lets people cry but with a handsome companion. This approach is being used to ease the workplace stress. &nbsp;These guys, known as 'Handsome Weeping Boys,' are not just handsome men; they are breaking societal norms by offering solace through shared tears.
The price of this service is 7,900 yen which is ₹ 4,400. In this, companies can opt the companions from a selection of handsome weeping boys. The service offers access to different guys, each with their own style &ndash; from rugged and mature to soothing and comforting.&nbsp;
They're trained to help people let it all out, whether it's by wiping tears, joining in on a group cry, or watching something emotional together until the feelings come pouring out.
The idea of this approach was of Hiroki Terai, who realized how powerful it is when people cry together. He convinced Ikemeso Danshi to encourage folks to express their feelings openly, breaking the norms about crying at the workplace.
Terai believes that it's important to show vulnerability at work for better emotional health. He says, "I want Japanese individuals to shed tears not only at home but also in the workplace." It's a big step in changing the idea that crying at work is a bad thing and making it okay to express emotions openly.
In the recent past, a trend has emerged in which numerous services like non-sexual cuddling sessions and even rent-a-friend services. It seems like people are really looking for ways to connect emotionally and they feel more comfortable showing their feelings, even in unconventional ways.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/watch-japanese-princess-uses-sign-language-to-communicate-with-deaf-kids-in-peru-school-1699342489414">Watch: Japanese Princess uses sign language to communicate with deaf kids in Peru school</a>

The blast occurred at around 3:15 pm in Tokyo's commercial district of Shimbashi.

Japan: blast in building in Tokyo; at least 4 injured, say reports

The blast occurred at around 3:15 pm in Tokyo's commercial district of Shimbashi.

An explosion occurred inside a building in Japan's capital city Tokyo on July 3.
The blast occurred at around 3:15 pm in Tokyo's commercial district of Shimbashi.
Visuals circulating on social media showed smoke, shattered windows, and debris on the street.
At least 4 persons were injured, as per media outlet NHK. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.
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This country is paying families to move out of its capital 

Japanese government offers families 1m yen a child to leave Tokyo, here's why

Move outside Tokyo please

The incentive &ndash; a dramatic rise from the previous relocation fee of &yen;300,000 &ndash; will be introduced in April

In an attempt to reverse population decline in the regions, Japan&rsquo;s government is offering 1 million yen ($7,500) per child to families who move out of greater Tokyo.
Fewer people are being born, and younger people are moving to Tokyo and other metropolitan cities like Osaka, leaving the smaller parts of the country in turmoil. Small businesses and shops in smaller towns have difficulty finding customers and workers.
According to reports, the number of empty homes in Japan, which are unclaimed by heirs, will reach 10 million in 2023. On the other hand, property rates in Tokyo are skyrocketing. The scheme has struggled to capture the public imagination since it was launched three years go, with support provided to 2,400 families in 2021.&nbsp;

In a move to uplift tax revenues from alcoholic beverages, the Japanese government has launched a nationwide competition calling for ideas to encourage people to drink more alcohol. 
The Sake Viva! campaign, which is being run by the National Tax Agency (NTA), asks 20- to 39-year-oldsto come up with ideas for new "products and designs" to "stimulate demand among young people".
This includes boosting Japanese alcoholic beverages such as sake (rice wine), beer, whiskey, wine or beer. 
According to reports, the group running the competition for the tax authority says new habits - partly formed during the Covid pandemic - and an ageing population have led to a decline in alcohol sales.
Taxes on alcohol products accounted for 5% of total revenue in 1980, but shrunk to just 1.7% in 2020, according to The Japan Times.

Japan encourages its youth to drink more and boost economy

Sake Viva! campaign, which is being run by the govt asks 20- to 39-year-olds to come up with proposals to help revitalise the popularity of alcoholic drinks

This country is encouraging its sober young people to drink more to boost economy 

Taxes on alcohol products accounted for 5% of total revenue in 1980, but shrunk to just 1.7% in 2020

In a move to uplift tax revenues from alcoholic beverages, the Japanese government has launched a nationwide competition calling for ideas to encourage people to drink more alcohol.&nbsp;
The Sake Viva! campaign, which is being run by the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/cuet-ug-national-testing-agency-delists-53-exam-centres-for-non-compliance-of-protocols-1659866903634">National Tax Agency </a>(NTA), asks 20- to 39-year-oldsto come up with ideas for new "products and designs" to "stimulate demand among young people".
This includes boosting <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/japanese-city-under-attack-marauding-monkeys-snatch-bite-babies-1658926048421">Japanese </a>alcoholic beverages such as sake (rice wine), beer, whiskey, wine or beer.&nbsp;
According to reports, the group running the competition for the tax authority says new habits - partly formed during the Covid pandemic - and an ageing population have led to a decline in alcohol sales.
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Taxes on alcohol products accounted for 5% of total revenue in 1980, but shrunk to just 1.7% in 2020, according to The Japan Times.

Young football fans in Paris had a memorable Monday morning as Paris Saint-Germain held a football clinic in Tokyo as part of their pre-season tour in the Far East.
The French club are in Japan for a three-game tour over 10 days where they will take on J.League sides Kawasaki Frontale, Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka.
The French champions will then head to Israel to face Cup-winners Nantes in the French Super Cup in Tel Aviv on August 31.
Also read: Football transfer: Manchester United agree deal with Ajax to sign defender Lisandro Martinez

Watch! PSG hold Football Clinic in Tokyo as part of their pre-season tour

Young football fans in Paris had a memorable Monday morning as Paris Saint-Germain held a football clinic in Tokyo.

Watch the session here

The French club are in Japan for a three-game tour over 10 days where they will take on J.League sides Kawasaki Frontale, Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka

Young football fans in Paris had a memorable Monday morning as Paris Saint-Germain held a football clinic in Tokyo as part of their pre-season tour in the Far East.
The French club are in Japan for a three-game tour over 10 days where they will take on J.League sides Kawasaki Frontale, Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka.
The French champions will then head to Israel to face Cup-winners Nantes in the French Super Cup in Tel Aviv on August 31.
Also read: <a title="Football transfer: Manchester United agree deal with Ajax to sign defender Lisandro Martinez" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/football-transfer-manchester-united-agree-deal-with-ajax-to-sign-defender-lisandro-martinez-1658124842044" target="_blank">Football transfer: Manchester United agree deal with Ajax to sign defender Lisandro Martinez</a>

In what could be seen as a provocation targeted at the Quad, China sent its fighter jets for sorties over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. The incident occurred as Quad leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Japan's Tokyo on May 24.
The Chinese fighter aircraft were joined by Russian jets for the sorties. Japan said that it had expressed "grave concerns" to Beijing and Moscow over the flights.
Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi said that two Chinese bombers joined two Russian bombers in the Sea of Japan and made a joint flight to the East China sea. Subsequently, the planes flew to the Pacific ocean.
A Russian intelligence-gathering plane also flew off northern Hokkaido to the Noto peninsula, as per the Japanese minister.
Tokyo said that China taking such action in collaboration with Russia amid the Ukraine war is a "cause for concern".

Quad: China sent fighter jets to Japan Sea as PM Modi, others met in Tokyo; Russian planes also joined

Quad summit: Japan said that it had expressed "grave concerns" to Beijing and Moscow over the fighter jet sorties amid the international meeting.

In what could be seen as a provocation targeted at the Quad, China sent its fighter jets for sorties over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. The incident occurred as Quad leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Japan's Tokyo on May 24.
The Chinese fighter aircraft were joined by Russian jets for the sorties. Japan said that it had expressed "grave concerns" to Beijing and Moscow over the flights.
Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi said that two Chinese bombers joined two Russian bombers in the Sea of Japan and made a joint flight to the East China sea. Subsequently, the planes flew to the Pacific ocean.
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A Russian intelligence-gathering plane also flew off northern Hokkaido to the Noto peninsula, as per the Japanese minister.
Tokyo said that China taking such action in collaboration with Russia amid the Ukraine war is a "cause for concern".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held one-on-one meetings with heads of prominent Japanese companies such as UNIQLO, Suzuki Motor, NEC and Softbank in Tokyo on the sidelines of the Quad Summit. 
In a release issued by the govt they stated that the Prime Minister appreciated Softbank’s role in India’s startup sector. They discussed Softbank’s future participation in India in key areas such as technology, energy and finance. As per the statment Specific proposals were shared with Softbank where it could enhance its investments in India. Softbank claims to be India's largest foreign investors having invested in nearly 10% if startups in the subcontinent. Celebrating a partnership and investment into India for 4 decades the PM also met with Suzuki's patriarch Osamu Suzuki. The MEA tweeted that the meeting focused around diverse opportunities in India, the strong India-Japan economic partnership .
From old partners to new entrants, The CEO of clothing brand Uniqlo Tadashi Yanai also had audience with the Indian PM who as per a release by the govt was invited to take part in the PM-Mitra scheme. 
Overall, Tokyo is the 5th largest investor in the Indian economy, providing a cumulative FDI of over $42 billion. 

PM Modi in Japan: Meets heads of Softbank, Suzuki, Uniqlo 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held one-on-one meetings with heads of prominent Japanese companies such as UNIQLO, Suzuki Motor, NEC and Softbank in Tokyo on the sidelines of the Quad Summit. 

Tokyo is the 5th largest investor in the Indian economy, providing a cumulative FDI&nbsp;of over $42 billion.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;held&nbsp;one-on-one meetings with heads of prominent Japanese companies such as UNIQLO, Suzuki Motor, NEC and Softbank&nbsp;in Tokyo on the sidelines of the Quad Summit.&nbsp;
Also read/watch| <a title="FIRST LOOK at Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/first-look-at-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-s-akasa-air-1653289112679">FIRST LOOK at Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air</a>
In a release issued by the govt they stated that the Prime Minister appreciated Softbank&rsquo;s role in India&rsquo;s startup sector. They discussed Softbank&rsquo;s future participation in India in key areas such as technology, energy and finance. As per the statment Specific proposals were shared with Softbank where it could enhance its investments in India. Softbank&nbsp;claims to be India's largest foreign investors having invested in nearly 10% if startups in the subcontinent.&nbsp; Celebrating a partnership and investment into India for 4 decades the PM also met with Suzuki's patriarch Osamu&nbsp;Suzuki. The MEA&nbsp;tweeted that the meeting focused around&nbsp;diverse opportunities in India, the strong India-Japan economic partnership.
Also read/watch| <a title="1 new billionaire every 30 hours! Shocking report highlights crisis profiteering" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/1-new-billionaire-every-30-hours-shocking-report-highlights-crisis-profiteering-1653279274752">1 new billionaire every 30 hours! Shocking report highlights crisis profiteering</a>
From old partners to new entrants, The CEO&nbsp;of clothing brand Uniqlo&nbsp;Tadashi Yanai also had audience with the Indian PM who as per a release by the govt was invited to&nbsp;take part in the PM-Mitra scheme.&nbsp;
Overall, Tokyo is the 5th largest investor in the Indian economy, providing a cumulative FDI&nbsp;of over $42 billion.&nbsp;

Neeraj Chopra who rose to stardom after winning the historic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has decided to end his 2021 season campaign.

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra reveals his plans for next year's season 

Tap to know why Neeraj has decided to pull out of this season.&nbsp;

Neeraj Chopra who rose to stardom after winning the historic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics&nbsp;has decided to end his 2021 season campaign. The ace athlete who brought home India's first Olympic gold in athletics told Editorji&nbsp; byte:

Neeraj&nbsp;Chopra&nbsp;set to prepare for the next year which is completely packed with all important events like the Common Wealth Games, Asian Games and World Championships.

Neeraj Chopra who rose to stardom after winning the historic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics&nbsp;has decided to end his 2021 season campaign. The ace athlete who brought home India's first <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/how-indian-army-helped-india-get-its-first-olympic-gold-medallist-in-athletics-the-bridge-1628743370422" target="_blank">Olympic gold</a> in athletics told Editorji&nbsp;that he has decided to cut the 2020 season short and prepare for the next year which is completely packed with all important events like the Common Wealth Games, Asian Games and World Championships. Also Read&nbsp;<a title="Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra on editorji Special" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/headline-olympic-gold-medallist-neeraj-chopra-on-editorji-special-1630326430255" target="_blank">Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra on editorji Special</a> Earlier in his Instagram post, the 23-year-old athlete who ended India's 100-year-long wait for an athletic medal at the Olympics said that because of his packed traveling schedule and a bout of illness, he has not been able to resume training since returning from Tokyo.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In their one last hurrah at the Tokyo&nbsp;Olympics, Indian Men's Hockey team gave it their all and ended a 41-year long wait to bring home an Olympic medal.
India came back from 3-1 down to beat 4-time champions Germany 5-4 in a nail-biter for a bronze medal on Thursday.&nbsp;Simranjeet Singh&nbsp;was the star for India as he scored&nbsp;2 field goals while Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rupinder Pal Singh successfully converted their penalty corners.&nbsp;
With 8 gold, 1 silver and now 3 bronze medals in total,&nbsp;India is the most successful team at the Olympics in men's hockey.
Also read:&nbsp;

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: India beat Germany 5-4 to win the bronze medal in Hockey

India ended its 41-year long wait for an Olympic medal in hockey and beat&nbsp;4-time champions Germany 5-4 in a nail-biter of a bronze medal

In their one last hurrah at the Tokyo&nbsp;Olympics, Indian Men's Hockey team gave it their all and ended a 41-year long wait to bring home an Olympic medal.
India came back from 3-1 down to beat 4-time champions Germany 5-4 in a nail-biter for a bronze medal on Thursday.&nbsp;Simranjeet Singh&nbsp;was the star for India as he scored&nbsp;2 field goals while Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rupinder Pal Singh successfully converted their penalty corners.&nbsp;
With 8 gold, 1 silver and now 3 bronze medals in total,&nbsp;India is the most successful team at the Olympics in men's hockey.

<ul>
<li>India end 41-year long wait for an Olympic medal in hockey</li>
<li>Simranjeet Singh&nbsp;was the star for India as he scored&nbsp;2 field goals</li>
<li>India is the most&nbsp;successful team at the Olympics in men's hockey</li>
</ul>

In their one last hurrah at the Tokyo&nbsp;Olympics, Indian Men's Hockey team gave it their all and ended a 41-year long wait to bring home an Olympic medal.
India came back from 3-1 down to beat 4-time champions Germany 5-4 in a nail-biter for a bronze medal on Thursday.&nbsp;Simranjeet Singh&nbsp;was the star for India as he scored&nbsp;2 field goals while Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rupinder Pal Singh successfully converted their penalty corners.&nbsp;
With 8 gold, 1 silver and now 3 bronze medals in total,&nbsp;India is the most successful team at the Olympics in men's hockey.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Beyond the Olympic glory: what medals mean for Indian athletes' hometowns" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/beyond-the-olympic-glory-what-medals-mean-for-indian-athletes-hometowns-1628102006184" target="_blank">Beyond the Olympic glory: what medals mean for Indian athletes' hometowns</a>

Norway's double world champion Karsten Warholm made a huge huge statement ahead of the Tokyo Olympics by&nbsp;breaking the world record in the men's 400-metre hurdles. Running in front of his home fans in Oslo,&nbsp;Warholm clocked 46.70 seconds at the 4th Diamond League event of the season. The 25-year-old broke the 1992 Olympic champion Kevin Young's record of 46.78 seconds which is one of the longest-standing records in men's track athletics.
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Watch! World record in 400m hurdles shattered ahead of Tokyo Olympics 

Karsten Warholm&nbsp;broke&nbsp;the 1992 Olympic champion Kevin Young's record of 46.78 seconds which is one of the longest-standing records in men's track athletics.

Norway's double world champion Karsten Warholm made a huge statement ahead of the Tokyo Olympics by&nbsp;breaking the world record in the men's 400-metre hurdles. Running in front of his home fans in Oslo,&nbsp;Warholm clocked 46.70 seconds at the 4th Diamond League event of the season. The 25-year-old broke the 1992 Olympic champion Kevin Young's record of 46.78 seconds which is one of the longest-standing records in men's track athletics.

<ul>
<li>Karsten Warholm&nbsp;makes a huge statement ahead of the Tokyo Olympics</li>
<li>Warholm&nbsp;ran the 400m hurdles&nbsp;in&nbsp;46.70 secs&nbsp;at the Diamond League in Oslo</li>
<li>Warholm&nbsp;broke the long-standing 400m hurdles record set in 1992</li>
</ul>

Norway's double world champion Karsten Warholm made a huge statement ahead of the Tokyo Olympics by&nbsp;breaking the world record in the men's 400-metre hurdles. Running in front of his home fans in Oslo,&nbsp;Warholm clocked 46.70 seconds at the 4th Diamond League event of the season. The 25-year-old broke the 1992 Olympic champion Kevin Young's record of 46.78 seconds which is one of the longest-standing records in men's track athletics.
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New Zealand's&nbsp;Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics after she was selected to be part of the Kiwi weightlifting&nbsp;team for the Tokyo Games. The 43-year-old was competing in the men's category till 2013 before transitioning. She became eligible to compete in the women's events in 2015 when the International Olympic Committee&nbsp;changed its guidelines to include transgender&nbsp;athletes in the competition. The Kiwi athlete won a silver at the 2017 World Championship and now has a world ranking of 17.&nbsp;

Laurel Hubbard: first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics

Hubbard became eligible to compete in the women's events in 2015 when the International Olympic Committee&nbsp;changed its guidelines to include transgender&nbsp;athletes in the competition

New Zealand's&nbsp;Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics after she was selected to be part of the Kiwi weightlifting&nbsp;team for the Tokyo Games. The 43-year-old was competing in the men's category till 2013 before transitioning. She became eligible to compete in the women's events in 2015 when the International Olympic Committee&nbsp;changed its guidelines to include transgender&nbsp;athletes in the competition. The Kiwi athlete won a silver at the 2017 World Championship and now has a world ranking of 17.&nbsp;

The local organising committee for Tokyo Olympics denied entry to a Ugandan athlete who tested positive and was headed to Japan for the summer Olympics. As the teams from various nations are making their way to Japan for the Olympics, this is the first such case of an athlete being denied entry due to a positive test result.&nbsp;The eight other members of the team were taken by a chartered bus to Osaka. The organising committee and the health ministry are looking into the case but the local media reports confirmed that all athletes were vaccinated and carried negative reports.&nbsp;

Covid +ve Ugandan athlete denied entry for Olympics in Tokyo, team isolated

This is the first such case of an athlete being denied entry into Japan for the Olympics&nbsp;due to a positive test result

The local organising committee for Tokyo Olympics denied entry to a Ugandan athlete who tested positive and was headed to Japan for the summer Olympics. As the teams from various nations are making their way to Japan for the Olympics, this is the first such case of an athlete being denied entry due to a positive test result.&nbsp;The eight other members of the team were taken by a chartered bus to Osaka. The organising committee and the health ministry are looking into the case but the local media reports confirmed that all athletes were vaccinated and carried negative reports.
As a precautionary measure, the entire Ugandan team has been put into quarantine.

Over 10,000 volunteers who had initially&nbsp;signed up for the Tokyo Olympics have quit barely 2 months before the opening ceremony. According to a&nbsp;report by Japan's national broadcaster NHK, a total of 80,000 volunteers had signed up for various roles during the games but over 10,000 have now withdrawn their names. With rising cases of Covid-19 in Japan, a lot of cities including the capital and host Tokyo are in a state of emergency which will be lifted later this month. The protests in Japan have intensified as a majority&nbsp;of the residents want the games to be either cancelled or postponed.&nbsp;

10,000 volunteers for Tokyo Olympics quit as protests intensify 

A total of 80,000 volunteers had signed up for various roles during the games but over 10,000 have now withdrawn their names

Over 10,000 volunteers who had initially&nbsp;signed up for the Tokyo Olympics have quit barely 2 months before the opening ceremony. According to a&nbsp;report by Japan's national broadcaster NHK, a total of 80,000 volunteers had signed up for various roles during the games but over 10,000 have now withdrawn their names. With rising cases of Covid-19 in Japan, a lot of cities including the capital and host Tokyo are in a state of emergency which will be lifted later this month. The protests in Japan have intensified as a majority&nbsp;of the residents want the games to be either cancelled or postponed.&nbsp;

Defending champion Pooja Rani&nbsp;was the only Indian woman boxer to win gold at the Asian Championships. Apart from Pooja, 3 boxers including 6-time world champion MC Mary Kom won silver after losing in the final. Pooja&nbsp;fighting in the 75kg category beat&nbsp;Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan in the final. Meanwhile, Mary Kom&nbsp;along with&nbsp;tournament debutants Lalbuatsaihi&nbsp;and Anupama lost in their respective finals. Interestingly, this was Mary Kom's&nbsp;7th medal at the Asian Championships which includes 5 Golds and 2 silver medals.&nbsp;

Gold for Pooja, silver for Mary Kom & 2 others at Asian boxing meet

Pooja&nbsp;fighting in the 75kg category beat&nbsp;Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan in the final

Defending champion Pooja Rani&nbsp;was the only Indian woman boxer to win gold at the Asian Championships. Apart from Pooja, 3 boxers including 6-time world champion MC Mary Kom won silver after losing in the final. Pooja&nbsp;fighting in the 75kg category beat&nbsp;Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan in the final. Meanwhile, Mary Kom&nbsp;along with&nbsp;tournament debutants Lalbuatsaihi&nbsp;and Anupama lost in their respective finals. Interestingly, this was Mary Kom's&nbsp;7th medal at the Asian Championships which includes 5 Golds and 2 silver medals.&nbsp;

With less than 2 months to the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, the capital city of Japan braces for a tough time due to the Covid-19&nbsp;pandemic. Despite the number of new cases reducing, the state of emergency imposed on Tokyo and its suburbs is likely to be extended up to June 20th which barely leaves a month before the opening ceremony on 23rd July. While the numbers are reducing, the medical authorities in Japan are facing the monumental task of handling critical care patients. Most residents in Tokyo over the last few months have actively advocated for cancelling the Summer Olympics as they along with govt authorities fear that the cases will rise once again when athletes from across the world come to Tokyo.&nbsp;

Olympics: Japan looking to extend Covid-19 emergency in Tokyo

Medical authorities in Japan are facing the monumental task of handling critical care patients

With less than 2 months to the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, the capital city of Japan braces for a tough time due to the Covid-19&nbsp;pandemic. Despite the number of new cases reducing, the state of emergency imposed on Tokyo and its suburbs is likely to be extended up to June 20th which barely leaves a month before the opening ceremony on 23rd July. While the numbers are reducing, the medical authorities in Japan are facing the monumental task of handling critical care patients. Most residents in Tokyo over the last few months have actively advocated for cancelling the Summer Olympics as they along with govt authorities fear that the cases will rise once again when athletes from across the world come to Tokyo.&nbsp;

Trouble seems never-ending for the Tokyo Olympic organisers as an official partner of the 2020 Tokyo Games,&nbsp;Japan's Asahi Shimbun, has called for the cancellation of the event.
The Asahi, one of Japan's most prestigious newspapers, said that they are far from a situation in which everybody can be confident that they are safe and secure. It added that poll after poll has shown that majority of the public is opposed to holding the Games this summer and are concerned about the tens of thousands of athletes and&nbsp;and officials descending on a country that has mostly remained&nbsp;closed to foreigners since last year.
Much of Japan, including host city Tokyo, remains under a&nbsp;third state of emergency that is widely expected to be extended beyond this month.

An official Tokyo Olympics partner calls for cancellation of Games

Trouble seems never-ending for the Tokyo Olympic organisers as an official partner of the 2020 Tokyo Games,&nbsp;Japan's Asahi Shimbun, has called for the cancellation of the event

Trouble seems to be never-ending for the Tokyo Olympic organisers as an official partner of the 2020 Tokyo Games,&nbsp;Japan's Asahi Shimbun, has called for the cancellation of the event.
The Asahi, one of Japan's most prestigious newspapers, said that they are far from a situation in which everybody can be confident that they are safe and secure. It added that poll after poll has shown that the majority of the public is opposed to holding the Games this summer and are concerned about the tens of thousands of athletes and officials descending on a country that has mostly remained&nbsp;closed to foreigners since last year.
Much of Japan, including host city Tokyo, remains under a third state of emergency that is widely expected to be extended beyond this month.

The Olympic flame as part of the Tokyo Olympics torch relay reached the iconic Hiroshima's Peace Memorial park on Monday. Due to strict Covid-19 guidelines, spectators weren't allowed at the venue as many participants too chose to avoid the relay.&nbsp;
The first torchbearer was 74-year-old Takayuki Sakai, the younger brother of the late "Atomic Bomb Boy" Yoshinori Sakai, who was born in Hiroshima the day of the 1945 atomic bombing and had lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.&nbsp;
The Tokyo Olympic torch relay will end on July 23rd at the Opening Ceremonies in Tokyo.&nbsp;

Olympic flame goes to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park

Due to strict Covid-19 guidelines, spectators weren't allowed at the venue as many participants too chose to avoid the relay

The Olympic flame as part of the Tokyo Olympics torch relay reached the iconic Hiroshima's Peace Memorial park on Monday. Due to strict Covid-19 guidelines, spectators weren't allowed at the venue as many participants too chose to avoid the relay.&nbsp;
The first torchbearer was 74-year-old Takayuki Sakai, the younger brother of the late "Atomic Bomb Boy" Yoshinori Sakai, who was born in Hiroshima the day of the 1945 atomic bombing.&nbsp;
The Tokyo Olympic torch relay will end on July 23rd at the Opening Ceremonies in Tokyo.&nbsp;

The Tokyo Olympic torch relay was taken off the streets in Hiroshima as Covid-19 cases rise in Japan barely 10 weeks before the opening ceremony. The Governor of Hiroshima said that a ceremony next week without the relay is likely to still take place as this is the 6th change of plans in the relay in the last several weeks. The torch relay began on March 25 in northeastern Japan and is scheduled to end on July 23 at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Tokyo. Tokyo and its suburbs are in a state of emergency until May 31.&nbsp;Japan has about 11,000 deaths due to the pandemic&nbsp;but new cases of the virus and its variants are now increasing in Tokyo as the opening ceremony is less than 2 months away.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Olympic Torch relay taken off the street as cases rise in Tokyo

Japan has about 11,000 deaths due to the pandemic&nbsp;but new cases of the virus and its variants are now increasing in Tokyo as the opening ceremony is less than 2 months away

The Tokyo Olympic torch relay was taken off the street in Hiroshima as Covid-19 cases rise in Japan barely 10 weeks before the opening ceremony. The Governor of Hiroshima said that a ceremony next week without the relay is likely to still take place as this is the 6th change of plans in the relay in the last several weeks. The torch relay began on March 25 in northeastern Japan and is scheduled to end on July 23 at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Tokyo. Tokyo and its suburbs are in a state of emergency until May 31.&nbsp;Japan has about 11,000 deaths due to the pandemic&nbsp;but new cases of the virus and its variants are now increasing in Tokyo as the opening ceremony is less than 2 months away.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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