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In closed meeting, Olympic Organizing Committee acknowledged possibility of mid-games cancellation

Minutes from a meeting between the Organizing Committee and sponsor corporations reveal frustration and indecision.

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Myanmar military profiting from Japan-funded development projects

This ongoing investigation examines the reasons behind Japan's sluggish response to the Myanmar military coup.

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Our first-ever investigation revealed compensated articles about pharmaceuticals

"Journalism for Sale" revealed facts that other media wouldn't touch. But no subject is off-limits for Tansa.

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Myanmar Left for Dead

Newsweek Japan deleted articles following objection from Japan Myanmar Association

The publication didn’t explain the reason for the deletion to the articles’ writer or to readers.

2021.07.22 14:30 　Makoto Watanabe

Organizing Committee didn’t expect Covid situation in Japan to worsen, apologizes to sponsors

Wishful thinking led to a lack of planning: “We haven’t yet ironed out the details for necessary next steps.”

2021.07.13 14:07 　Makoto Watanabe

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