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Unexpected activity at the opening ceremony of “Someity” Para “No turn” and disappointment of viewers are actually behind the scenes …: J-CAST News[Full text display]

Someity didn’t come into play. At the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics on August 24, 2021, the official mascot did not appear on the broadcast, and viewers were disappointed. However, it seems that it was a “great success” behind the scenes. “Miraitowa” (left) and “Someity” (Photo: AFP / Afro) From Instagram of Yukako Hata […]

The story of the opening ceremony of the para

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics held at the New National Stadium (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) on August 24, 2021. “Tsukomi” is appearing one after another in the first act of the production. In the middle of the ceremony, a story was unfolded in which a one-winged airplane searched for its own way of flying. However, […]

Fans were impressed by the appearance of Eiji Takigawa at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics “I cried” “I can’t speak anymore”: J-CAST News[Full text display]

Former actor Eiji Takigawa appeared at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics. Mr. Takigawa injured his spinal cord in an accident while shooting a drama in 2017. He had announced his retirement as an actor in 20 years. At the opening ceremony, there were many moving voices on the internet saying, “I cried” and […]

What a man who lost three limbs expects from the Paralympics by changing the atmosphere of “Don’t show people with disabilities in the media”: J-CAST News[Full text view]

[Series]Chihiro Yamada’s “Counting Plus” -What I noticed when I lost three limbs- The Tokyo Paralympics will open on August 24, 2021, but interest is low compared to the Olympics. The trend is clear when you look at the media coverage. Chihiro Yamada (29), who lost three limbs other than his left arm in an accident […]

“Japan was an amazing country.” Eating Gyoza, smiling with a smile, and the Olympic team’s representative tweeted: J-CAST News[Full text view]

Linden Hall, the 1500-meter Australian national team for the Tokyo Olympics Athletics Women, posted his gratitude for the closing of the Olympics on August 9, 2021. Linden Hall (Photo: Reuters / Afro) From Instagram of Linden Hall (@ linden.hall) “Gyoza’s time has come” The Tokyo Olympics celebrated its closing ceremony on the 8th. On the […]

An English newspaper reporter who was addicted to “Samurai Mac” during the Olympics coverage “It’s a deep sadness” that he misses when he returns to Japan: J-CAST News[Full text display]

An overseas reporter returning home after interviewing the Tokyo Olympics describes the farewell to the food he ate in Japan as “great sadness.” It was a Japanese dish by its name. It’s McDonald’s “Samurai Mac”. Did you know Samurai Mac at the Olympics? A tweet that regrets farewell to Samurai Mac Not sushi, soba, ramen […]

Olympic Italian medalist poses for Dragon Ball “Ginyu Force”! Japanese cheers “Perfect reproduction”: J-CAST News[Full text display]

“Dragon Ball, the common language of the world!” “Perfect reproduction” Medalists of the Tokyo Olympics Italian men’s cycling competition are showing off the pose of “Ginyu Force”, which is receiving a lot of attention among Japanese people. Four Team Pursuits (Photo: Reuters / Afro) Following “Kamehameha” On August 9, 2021, the Italian National Olympic Committee […]

Olympic gold, SAMURAI JAPAN, unexpected attention to Ma’s “fingers” “I got angry with my teacher at school” “Too cute”: J-CAST News[Full text display]

On August 7, 2021, the Japan National Baseball Team “Samurai Japan” of the Tokyo Olympics won the long-sought gold medal. SAMURAI JAPAN took a group photo. On SNS, attention is focused on the “finger position” of pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (32 = Rakuten). Masahiro Tanaka (Photo: USA TODAY Sports / Reuters / Afro) SAMURAI JAPAN won […]

Sailor Moon, Ninja, Three wise monkeys Olympic rhythmic gymnastics, echoes overseas Japanese culture respect “I’m happy and crying”: J-CAST News[Full text display]

The Tokyo Olympics and rhythmic gymnastics group, whose performance of “Sailor Moon” shown by the Uzbekistan national team has attracted a lot of attention. In fact, there were other countries that showed off costumes and acting that made us feel “Japanese culture”. The Italian national team appeared in costumes with the image of “kimono”, and […]