Little-known swimmer to receive Tokyo Olympics flame

The Tokyo 2020 team had contacted Naoko Imoto, who lives in Greece, only hours before making the announcement on Wednesday evening in Tokyo. IMAGE: Naoko Imoto was part of the Japanese team that......

Tokyo quietly planning for potential Olympics delay?

Finally, we have been asked to make a simulation in case of a postponement. IMAGE: Former Japanese swimmer Imoto Naoko holds the Olympic torch during the Olympic flame handover ceremony for the......

Coronavirus concerns overshadow Olympic flame arrival in Japan

IMAGE: Tokyo 2020 Olympics President Yoshiro Mori receives the Olympic Flame from three-time Olympic gold medalists Tadahiro Nomura and Saori Yoshidabe who transported it from Greece to Japan, at......