Rappler's latest stories on Tokyo
Olympic gold lures Federer to Tokyo Games
Roger Federer shoots for the Olympic men's singles gold medal – the only major prize he has yet to win
Rappler Talk: Jeffrey Ordaniel on Duterte's embrace of China
On Monday, October 14, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to Jeffrey Ordaniel of Tokyo International University to assess President Rodrigo Duterte's pivot to China
EJ Obiena proud to be 1st Filipino to make 2020 Tokyo Olympics
'I didn't know I'm the first Filipino. That just changed my world. I take pride in that,' says pole vault star EJ Obiena
Naomi Osaka picks Japanese citizenship with eye on Olympics
Tennis star Naomi Osaka gives up her US citizenship to play for Japan in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo training pays off for Olympic-bound gymnast Yulo
Filipino teen gymnast Carlos Yulo transforms from a shy kid to a celebrated Olympic bet
Carlos Yulo overcomes jitters to clinch Olympic berth
Carlos Yulo's World Championships performance books him a ticket to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Carlos Yulo qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo becomes the second Filipino to make it to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Asia's first Rugby World Cup kicks off in Japan
Rugby takes its global showcase in Asia for the first time as Tokyo declares the World Cup games open
Alvin Pasaol forgoes PBA Draft to chase PH 3x3 Olympic dream
A potential PBA first-round draft pick, Alvin Pasaol opts to focus on the Philippines’ bid to qualify in Olympic 3x3 basketball
Doncic's Slovenia handed Olympic qualifying chance
NBA Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic hopes to debut in the 2020 Olympics as Slovenia secures a berth in the qualifying tournament
Gilas expectedly misses Olympic cut as Serbia leads qualifiers pool
The Philippines won't see action in the Olympic qualifiers after failing to make the cut in the FIBA wild card
Japan's post-typhoon blackout raises disaster prep questions
'It's worse than we thought,' says the Tokyo Electric Power, as authorities confirmed 45,000 homes were still without electricity 12 days after the powerful Typhoon Faxai barrelled through the Tokyo region
Curry says he plans to play for USA at Tokyo Olympics
After Team USA's World Cup debacle, NBA stars like Steph Curry may see action in the Olympics for the first time
PH Blu Girls shoot for Olympics berth in continental qualifier
The Philippine women's softball team tests its mettle against Asian powerhouses for a slot in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
From 'Death Stranding' to Olympic Mario at Tokyo Game Show
A new trailer for 'Death Stranding' comes out at Tokyo Game Show 2019
Snowkyo 2020: Tokyo to test fake snow to cool Olympics
Olympic organizers look for novel ways to keep fans and athletes cool during Tokyo's summer months
Typhoon stranded 17,000 at Tokyo airport
Typhoon Faxai causes more than 100 flights to be scrapped and road and rail links to the airport were also badly affected, leaving many with no transport options to the city
Popovich 'thrilled' as U.S. qualifies for Tokyo 2020 basketball
Team USA secures a Tokyo 2020 Olympics berth as it chases its 4th straight FIBA World Cup crown
1 dead after powerful typhoon hits Tokyo
(UPDATED) Police confirm one person is killed in the storm, a woman in her fifties who was found dead in Tokyo.
Tokyo braces for direct hit from Typhoon Faxai
Typhoon Faxai, packing winds of up to 216 km/hr, is forecast to reach coastal areas near Tokyo in the late hours of Sunday into Monday morning
Gilas Pilipinas' Olympic bid still alive as China gets boot
The Philippines may be winless in the FIBA World Cup, but it still has a shot at the best Asian team honor that comes with an outright Tokyo Olympics berth
EJ Obiena nails Tokyo 2020 Olympics berth
The Filipino pole vaulter resets his Philippine record for the third time this year to secure a maiden Olympics stint
Tokyo tests athlete transport ahead of 2020 Olympics
Organizers are trying to gauge the effect of the Olympics on traffic with 11,000 athletes due to participate in the Games
PH tankers make Tokyo 2020 Olympics B cut
Luke Gebbie and Remedy Rule are the first Filipino swimmers to make the Olympic Selection Time B for Tokyo 2020
Philippine football chief appointed chef de mission to Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Mariano Araneta is set to lead Team Philippines in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Daniel Caluag picked for Tokyo 2020 Olympics BMX test event
Former Asian Games gold medalist Daniel Caluag is one of the 64 riders in the world picked to join the Tokyo 2020 Olympics' BMX test run
Hidilyn Diaz receives P2 million for Tokyo 2020 Olympics bid
The country's top weightlifter gets financial support to pump up her bid to win the country's first Olympic gold medal
Japan and South Korea trade tit-for-tat export blows
(UPDATED) Japan's move comes with the countries mired in a long-running dispute over the use of forced labor during World War II
Going for gold: Tokyo unveils 2020 Olympics medal designs
The Olympic medals, made from recycled materials collected from old electronics, come on ribbons that use traditional Japanese checkered patterns and graphics
Final countdown: Tokyo marks one year till 2020 Olympics
From driverless airport transport to robot greeters and mascots, Japan vows to dazzle Olympic visitors
Mayweather made 'special advisor' to China boxing team
China hopes to boost its boxing medal count at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with retired superstar Floyd Mayweather
Facing Olympic hotel shortage, Tokyo looks offshore
Docked ships operating as floating hotels may soon be a common sight as Japan braces for an expected surge of Olympic fans
LOOK: PH flag gets personified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The Philippines is represented by Rizal the Warrior in the World of Flags project
Boxing governing body stripped of Olympic status
Amid allegations of bout fixing, AIBA becomes the first sports federation to get stripped of its right to organize its own sport in the Olympics
Curry targets Tokyo Olympic challenge
Pulling out of the 2016 Rio Olympic squad, Steph Curry appears set to join a Dream Team for the 2020 Games
PH sports legends 'confident' of 1st Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020
Celebrated former national athletes Elma Muros-Posadas, Akiko Thomson and Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta continue to support the Philippines' Olympic buildup
The Papa I lost and found in Japan
When I was 6 months old, Papa was killed in Japan. That was the beginning and end of the story that made up much of who I am.
Hidilyn Diaz, PSC reconcile in support of Olympic gold dream
'We have pledged our support before, and we will continue to do so,' says PSC chairman Butch Ramirez
Hidilyn Diaz on Tokyo 2020 Olympics bid: 'I need financial support'
Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz asks for financial support in her journey back to the quadrennial meet
With #KuToo, Japan women kick back at high-heels at work
A group of Japanese women submit a petition to the government to protest what they say is a de facto requirement for female staff to wear high heels at work
Trump to get royal treatment on Japan emperor visit
The decision by Japan to put Trump at the head of the line for Naruhito illustrates the unique bond between the one-time bitterest of enemies, while delivering rival China a timely reminder that the United States is not alone in Asia
Abe, Trudeau extol Pacific trade pact without U.S.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership removes trade barriers among 11 nations representing nearly 500 million consumers in the Asia-Pacific region in a bid to counter China's growing economic influence
Japan turns to foreigners to decommission Fukushima plant
The step comes after Japan launched new visa statuses to attract more foreign workers and ease the impact of the nation's shrinking workforce and population
Nuclear fuel removed from crippled Japan plant
The delicate operation represents the first time the Tokyo Electric Power Company has pulled out fuel from inside a highly contaminated building containing the melted-down reactor, and comes 4 years behind schedule
PH women's football team ends 2020 Olympic bid
The Philippine women's football team fails to advance to the third round of the Olympic qualifiers
Mark Karpeles: Bitcoin baron brought down with a bump
In many ways, the trajectory of Mark Karpeles mirrors the volatile rise and fall of the bitcoin currency itself
Tokyo is McJim’s spectacular backdrop in new ad campaign
Trusted leather goods brand McJim Classic Leather puts the modern Filipino gentlemen in his best form and style
Ghosn out on bail after more than 100 days
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn leaves the detention center in northern Tokyo flanked by guards, wearing a blue cap, a white medical face mask, and a work jacket with orange reflective stripes
Moon shot: Toyota, Japan space agency plan lunar mission
It will be the car manufacturer's first full-fledged entry into space exploration, after the company jointly developed a small robot sent to the International Space Station
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn wins bail in Japan
(3rd UPDATE) An appeal by prosecutors against the decision to grant Carlos Ghosn bail is thrown out late Tuesday, March 5
