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Breaking news and features about Japan from the nation's most widely read English-language newspaper. 日本で一番読まれている英字新聞・ジャパンタイムズが発信する国内外ニュースと、様々なジャンルの特集記事。

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    1. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

      The JT will be providing live updates, commentary and trivia during tonight's #Tokyo2020 opening ceremony. Feel free to send us your thoughts or questions during the event using the #OlympicsJT hashtag. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/liveblogs/sports/tokyo-olympics-live-updates/ …

      8 replies . 77 retweets 199 likes
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    2. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

      The opening ceremony has begun! Follow our live blog for updates and commentary. #Tokyo2020 #Olympics https://www.japantimes.co.jp/liveblogs/sports/tokyo-olympics-live-updates/ …

      2 replies . 17 retweets 28 likes
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    3. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

      Misia just sang the national anthem during the #Tokyo2020 opening ceremony. We sat down with the hit singer back in 2019. #Olympicshttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2019/10/16/music/singer-misia-explores-language-music/ …

      3 replies . 41 retweets 92 likes
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    4. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

      Impressed by this Edo-era tap routine? Get to know Kazunori Kumagai with this 2014 interview. #Tokyo2020 #Olympicshttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2014/01/15/stage/kaz-kumagai-brings-tip-top-tap-to-town/ …

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    5. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

      Yes, you are hearing that correctly. Athletes have begun marching out to the theme from Dragon Quest, a hit video game series in Japan. #Tokyo2020 #Olympicspic.twitter.com/sQCB6zoSPn

      78 replies . 1,064 retweets 4,224 likes
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      The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

      And, yes, followed up by the victory music from Final Fantasy. Did the #Olympics just level up? #Tokyo2020pic.twitter.com/zvGcIblhE7

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        2. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

          And now music from Kingdom Hearts. #Tokyo2020 #OlympicGamespic.twitter.com/e0x2xNkhw1

          34 replies . 665 retweets 2,819 likes
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        3. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

          Photos of the fireworks at the #Tokyo2020 opening ceremony. 📸 @ryutakahashi217 #Olympicspic.twitter.com/dT7w5NJ7ht

          6 replies . 141 retweets 355 likes
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        4. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

          Tonga's Pita Taufatofua, who became a social media sensation after the 2016 and 2018 Games, is back for the #Tokyo2020 #Olympics. | Reuters photopic.twitter.com/JrQlfsF6Ys

          2 replies . 196 retweets 507 likes
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        5. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

          The placards used during the parade are inspired by manga speech bubbles. The assistants' clothes also have manga motifs. #TokyoOlympics #OpeningCeremony | Reuters photopic.twitter.com/zGB7br2dbk

          4 replies . 66 retweets 171 likes
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        6. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021

          Japan’s uniforms invert the "sunrise red" jacket and white trousers of Tokyo’s 1964 opening ceremony uniform to white on the top, red on the bottom.https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/07/11/style/tokyo-2020-olympic-uniforms/ …

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        1. Gap Japan’s #1 Customer ™️‏ @ZaccyMan 23 Jul 2021
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        1. TimThom‏ @TimThom_007 23 Jul 2021
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          Oh! This is really cool!

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        2. The Olympic Games‏Verified account @Olympics 23 Jul 2021
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        3. The Japan Times‏Verified account @japantimes 23 Jul 2021
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