Seiko Hashimoto

Olympic Opening Ceremony Director Fired For Holocaust Joke

Director Kentaro Kobayashi was dismissed after being accused of using the phrase, “Let’s play Holocaust” in his 1998 comedy act.
By Mari Yamaguchi, AP

Tokyo Olympics Rocked By Another Sexist Comments Scandal

The games’ creative director Hiroshi Sasaki resigned after making demeaning comments about entertainer Naomi Watanabe.
By By STEPHEN WADE and YURI KAGEYAMA, AP

Legendary Olympic Athlete Takes Over Tokyo Games Following Sexism Backlash

Seven-time Olympian Seiko Hashimoto replaces Yoshiro Mori, the former Japanese prime minister forced to resign over sexist comments about women.
By STEPHEN WADE, AP