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James Mulligan
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2006
Japan set to battle Socceroos
BONN -- The long, long wait is finally over.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2006
England meek in opener
FRANKFURT -- England labored to an unconvincing 1-0 win against Paraguay in its Group B opener in Frankfurt on Saturday.
SPORTS / MULLY'S MISSIVES
Jun 11, 2006
Ron puts on a show in Bonn
BONN -- The Japan national team received a boost this week with the arrival of unofficial mascot Rommel the dog.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 11, 2006
World Cup opens amid pageantry
MUNICH -- The 2006 World Cup got under way with a dazzling opening ceremony at Allianz Arena on Friday afternoon.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 11, 2006
Klose-range win for Germans in opener
MUNICH -- Birthday boy Miroslav Klose scored twice as Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in a record-breaking World Cup curtain raiser in Munich on Friday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 10, 2006
Injured Nakamura feeling better
Shunsuke Nakamura is confident he will be fit to start Japan's World Cup opener against Australia on Monday despite concerns over an injury sustained in training.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 9, 2006
Fans' 'Bonn' voyage builds before kickoff
Japan fans staying in Bonn unable to head to Munich for the opening game of the World Cup between Germany and Costa Rica on Friday won't be missing out on the carnival atmosphere.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 8, 2006
Eyes on Germany as show time nears for soccer's greatest
BONN -- Finally, the finals.
Japan Times
LIFE / WEEK 3
May 21, 2006
Hopes and fears fuel soccer fans' far-flung parties
Walking up Gaien-Higashi Dori, the road that begins at Tokyo Tower and cuts through the Roppongi entertainment district, at 7 in the morning last Saturday there was more than the usual bags of garbage being torn at by crows, bleary-eyed hosts and hostesses knocking off work, or resting ticket touts and...
SOCCER / World cup
May 16, 2006
Zico picks Maki in World Cup shock
Japan coach Zico dropped a bombshell on Monday when he picked JEF United Chiba striker Seiichiro Maki ahead of Tatsuhiko Kubo in his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup in Germany.
SOCCER / World cup
May 14, 2006
Scotland rains on Zico's party
SAITAMA -- Zico's farewell party fizzled out at a rain-lashed Saitama Stadium on Saturday as Scotland held Japan to a 0-0 draw and clinched the Kirin Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
May 13, 2006
Zico's boys need big win
SAITAMA -- One goal won't cut the mustard for Japan against Scotland in their Kirin Cup decider. Two ain't that helpful, either.
SOCCER / World cup
May 10, 2006
Bulgaria edges Japan with late goal
OSAKA -- Substitute Hristo Yanev scored a heart-breaking injury-time goal as Bulgaria beat a makeshift Japan side 2-1 in their opening Kirin Cup match at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Tuesday night.
SOCCER / World cup
May 9, 2006
Zico set to tap Tamada, Kubo for World Cup
OSAKA-- Keiji Tamada and Tatsuhiko Kubo: Take Two.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 8, 2006
Reds outclass Kashima in J. League showdown
SAITAMA -- Shinji Ono and Washington scored two goals apiece as Urawa Reds got their title challenge back on track with a 4-0 thrashing of Kashima Antlers on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 4, 2006
World Cup hopeful Maki helps lift Chiba past Urawa
CHIBA -- Seiichiro Maki is not going to give up on a World Cup place without a fight.
SOCCER / World cup
May 3, 2006
Zico backs Yanagisawa to be ready for finals
Japan coach Zico on Tuesday banked on Atsushi Yanagisawa being ready for the World Cup finals but said he is not taking a chance on the injured Kashima Antlers striker in the upcoming Kirin Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 28, 2006
Zico dismisses link with South Africa
Japan coach Zico slammed a newspaper report linking him with the South African national team job, but said he is still weighing up a coaching career in Europe.
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 19, 2006
Dark horses tipped to go far under Hiddink
Australia vs. Japan June 12, Kaiserslautern, 10 p.m. kick off Australia vs. Brazil June 19, Munich, 1 a.m. kick off Australia vs. Croatia June 23, Stuttgart, 4 a.m. kick off (kick off Japan time)
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 19, 2006
Magic of Ronaldinho key to success for Samba Boys
Brazil vs. Croatia June 14, Berlin, 4 a.m. kick off Brazil vs. Australia June 19, Munich, 1 a.m. kick off Brazil vs. Japan June 23, Dortmund, 4 a.m. kick off (kick off Japan time)
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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