Olympic spirit is hard to find in Japan as vaccine rollout stumbles

One political scientist says the country won't be "vaccine-ready for the Olympics," leaving many in Japan extremely wary of hosting a COVID-era Games.

• Apr 28, 2021

Chimp Zoo Drill

Workers at a Tokyo zoo chased down a man in a chimpanzee costume as part of a drill simulating how to handle a chimp escape.

• Feb 10, 2017
• 00:45

Tokyo's stationmaster

Although the Tokyo Olympics are almost four years off, the stationmaster at the city's landmark train station already seems to be running his own kind of marathon every day. Seth Doane has sent us a Postcard from Japan.

• Nov 27, 2016
• 04:15

Japan Earthquake

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 6.9 has struck off the Japanese coast early Tuesday morning local time. CBS News radio reporter Lucy Craft is in Tokyo and joins CBSN with the early details.

• Nov 21, 2016
• 03:09

WorldView: Deadly bombing in Pakistan

At least five people have died in a bombing at a luxury hotel in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee is instituting a protest ban for athletes in the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has a roundup of the headlines.

• Apr 22, 2021
• 03:29

How an underground cavern spares low-lying Tokyo flood damage

The "underground Parthenon" has become a tourist magnet, but the modern engineering marvel is also the great protector of Japan's densely-packed capital.

• Apr 19, 2021

A company in Japan wants to make history at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo with man-made meteors

A company in Japan wants to make history at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo with man-made meteors. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has more.

• May 23, 2016
• 00:47

Japan's underground flood diversion project

Japan's environmental ministry says temperatures are rising in the country at a faster rate than the global average. That means more rain, and more extreme weather events. But in Tokyo, the world's biggest metropolis, they've deployed a unique weapon to provide protection from floodwaters. Lucy Craft has the details.

• Apr 17, 2021
• 02:43

In the Tokyo metro area, where the population tops 38 million, that trip can last up to an hour, covering several miles

Every weekday morning, millions of American kids wake up and go to school, usually under the watchful eye of an adult. But in Japan, children are expected to make the journey alone. In the Tokyo metro area, where the population tops 38 million, that trip can last up to an hour, covering several miles. Seth Doane visited one family to learn how students going solo are protected.

• Dec 15, 2015
• 04:15

Civilian drones are banned in parts of the Japanese capital

Officers in Tokyo unveiled their plans to help fight security risks posed by drones. Civilian drones are banned in parts of the Japanese capital, but police drones will use nets to capture flying objects and bring them to the ground. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• Dec 14, 2015
• 00:29

Nature: Cherry blossoms in Japan

"Sunday Morning" takes us this spring Sunday to a setting known in English as "Cherry Blossom Mountain Park" outside Tokyo, home to some 10,000 cherry trees. Videographer: Jiro Akiba.

• Apr 11, 2021
• 02:07

In Tokyo's Shibuya district, Halloween is no joke. Thousands gathered for a fright-filled celebration, participating in parades and parties

In Tokyo's Shibuya district, Halloween is no joke. Thousands gathered for a fright-filled celebration, participating in parades and parties. CBS News' Randy Schmidt captured the spirit of the day.

• Oct 31, 2015
• 01:00

WorldView: Jordan royal family feud cools

One of the most serious political crises in Jordan's history has been resolved following discussions between the country's royal family. More than 1,800 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nigeria, and North Korea has pulled out of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with these stories and more.

• Apr 6, 2021
• 03:53

“The catch of the day” is up to you

Farm-to-table dining is soaring in popularity, but a Tokyo restaurant is using a fresher approach, when it comes to fish. Seth Doane reports on a restaurant where “the catch of the day” is up to you.

• Aug 5, 2015
• 03:52

North Korea to skip 2021 Olympics

North Korea has announced it will not send athletes to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The East Asian country is pointing to coronavirus concerns in its decision to skip the summer games, foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports for CBSN.

• Apr 6, 2021
• 01:36

Reports say it could cost more than $2 billion, which would make it the most expensive stadium ever built

The Japan summer Olympics are still five years away, but there is major controversy over famed architect Zaha Hadid's designs for the Tokyo stadium. The design is expected to be finalized next week. Construction is set to begin October 1. Reports say it could cost more than $2 billion, which would make it the most expensive stadium ever built. Seth Doane reports.

• Jun 24, 2015
• 03:31

"CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell gets an inside look at the high-speed, high-priced world of the Tsukiji Market in Tokyo

"CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell gets an inside look at the high-speed, high-priced world of the Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, Japan.

• Mar 11, 2015
• 02:15

A Japanese zookeeper dressed up in a snow leopard costume to simulate an animal escape, going so far as “injuring” a fellow employee before being taken down by a fake tranquilizer gun

A Japanese zookeeper dressed up in a snow leopard costume to simulate an animal escape, going so far as “injuring” a fellow employee before being taken down by a fake tranquilizer gun.

• Feb 10, 2015
• 01:26

Entrepreneur Stephanie Robesky and her date are in Japan, after a once-in-a-lifetime, pop-up meal prepared by the world's most exclusive restaurant, Noma at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

Entrepreneur Stephanie Robesky and her date are in Japan, after a once-in-a-lifetime, pop-up meal prepared by the world's most exclusive restaurant, Noma at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. The intrepid foodie has traveled the world in search of unusual treats, but she wanted a companion for this special occasion. David Begnaud reports.

• Jan 29, 2015
• 04:21

Delayed Tokyo Olympics torch relay kicks off amid COVID fears

Official run-up to the COVID-postponed Summer Games gets underway in the beleaguered Fukushima region, under a shroud of uncertainty.

• Mar 25, 2021

Veteran who lost her leg in Iraq sets sights on the Paralympics

"I feel like I have done more in my life with one leg than I ever would have with two," the Purple Heart recipient and mother of two told CBS News.

• Mar 23, 2021

Olympian Dawn Harper-Nelson on Tokyo games

March is Women's History Month. Dawn Harper-Nelson is a two-time Olympic medalist in track and field, who's setting her sights on the Tokyo Olympics. She discusses her journey in motherhood and the hurdles she's faced from sponsors. She recently received a grant from &Mother, an organization supporting female athletes who are mothers, while she trains for the Olympic trials.

• Mar 22, 2021
• 02:21

Tokyo's largest fish market, Tsukiji, is packed with every type of seafood imaginable, from brightly-colored octopus and shrimp to tiny sardines

Tokyo's largest fish market, Tsukiji, is packed with every type of seafood imaginable, from brightly-colored octopus and shrimp to tiny sardines. It's a top destination for Tokyo's sushi chefs - and tourists. Seth Doane pays a visit.

• Jun 29, 2014
• 03:42

Angelina Jolie had reason to celebrate at the Tokyo premiere of "Maleficent"

Angelina Jolie had reason to celebrate at the Tokyo premiere of 'Maleficent.' Plus, Conan O'Brien settles his tax troubles. Suzanne Marques has that and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.

• Jun 24, 2014
• 01:15

Dining establishments in Tokyo offer customers just about any culinary experience they may wish for, complete with robots, cats, goats, or your very own prison cell. And yes, it all comes with food

Dining establishments in Tokyo offer customers just about any culinary experience they may wish for, complete with robots, cats, goats, or your very own prison cell. And yes, it all comes with food. Seth Doane reports.

• Jun 22, 2014
• 04:13

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