NAOHISA TAKATO

Tokyo's Olympic fears give way to acceptance, to a point

When the Tokyo Olympics began during a rising number of coronavirus cases, the majority of the host nation were in opposition.

Japan has its best Olympic medal haul: 27 gold, 58 overall

Japan had its best Olympic production in every category at the just-completed Tokyo Olympics.

Japanese judoka Naohisa Takato wins Japan's first Olympic gold on home turf

Naohisa Takato won judo gold medal on his home turf.

Takato wins Japan's first gold in Tokyo; Kosovan also claims judo gold

Japan picked up one gold medal and one silver medal in judo on Saturday, as Kosovo claimed the day's other awarded gold.

China's Yang takes first gold at uneasy Tokyo Olympics

Hardly half a day passed before politics, the pandemic and blistering heat impacted events across the Tokyo Olympics.

Japan's judoka stars look to calm nation's Olympic angst

The first day of full competition of the Tokyo Games could mark the turning point for an uneasy Japanese public that overwhelmingly disapproved of the Olympics being held during the pandemic.

Live at Budokan: Famed arena gets another Olympic spotlight

The Nippon Budokan simply feels like a special place, even to those who don’t understand the astounding amount of sports and music history that has occurred under its elegant roof.