“A total of 68 percent said they are either “very excited” or “excited” about the Tokyo Paralympics.However, 38 percent of respondents said the event is unlikely to increase the understanding of people with disabilities…”
“”When the games end, we’ll continue,” Toshio Yamada, the Japanese Para-Sports Association executive director, said in a recent interview with Kyodo News.”
“Investigators said the suspect admitted to stabbing the public servant but has made nonsensical remarks in regard to a motive. The police will judge whether he can be held criminally responsible.”
“According to police, the suspect, who works at a university, slashed his son in the neck with a knife at around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, while they were in a car parked on a vacant plot of land in Wakabayashi Ward.”
“Funago, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, cannot speak and communicates instead by having an assistant track his eye movements along a “communication board” that displays letters.”
“Both the Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies will start at 8 p.m., while the first gold medal will be awarded on Aug. 26 in the women’s cycling individual pursuit.”
“Shigeo Yoshihara, former Japanese Paralympian with visual impairment, said after the test competition, “I didn’t know which bus to ride, so I think it would be safer if there is a volunteer to guide.” ”
