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Uniqlo sues Shein over alleged copy of its popular 'Mary Poppins bag'
Uniqlo Co. has sued rival retailer Shein over a small shoulder bag that the Japanese retailer calls an inferior and unlawful copy of its hit product touted as the "Mary Poppins bag."
Ex-Tokyo Olympics official pleads not guilty to taking bribes in exchange for Games contracts
Haruyuki Takahashi, a former member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, appeared in a Tokyo district court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to taking bribes tied to the Games.
Sapporo election could restart bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
Sapporo's bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics has been slowed — but not stopped — by fallout from the still-developing corruption scandal around the 2020 Tokyo Games. The pursuit could resume if Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto is re-elected on Sunday, as expected, against two anti-Olympic candidates.
Japanese company embroiled in Tokyo 2020 bribery scandal vows to change
A Japanese company embroiled in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic corruption scandal said Thursday it would strengthen oversight to prevent further wrongdoing.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. easily wins by knockout in Japan exhibition, promises to be back
Floyd Mayweather Jr. easily knocked out his opponent in the second round of an exhibition match in Japan on Sunday, saying he had fun and promised to be back next year.
Japan makes arrests on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics
A former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee board member and three people from a clothing company that was a surprise sponsor of the 2020 Games were arrested on bribery suspicions Wednesday.
Protesters march through Tokyo, Sapporo opposing 2030 Winter Olympic bid
A small group of protesters gathered Sunday in central Tokyo and in the northern city of Sapporo to oppose Japan's overtures to hold the 2030 Winter Olympics.
Sapporo scraps holding public vote over bidding for 2030 Winter Olympics
Japan's northern city of Sapporo on Monday rejected holding a referendum to give voters a choice over bidding for the 2030 Winter Olympics.
French fashion designer Thierry Mugler dead at 73
French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73.
In effort to curb COVID, Tokyo Olympics collect lots of spit
They spit. They wait. They hope. About 30,000 people from scores of nations are spitting into tiny plastic vials at the Olympics in a daily routine that's grown crucial in going ahead with the pandemic-era Games, according to organizers.