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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 26, 2022

Mitakeumi primed to shed ‘inconsistent’ image with historic ozeki promotion

Rather than solely benefiting from good timing and a weakened top division, Mitakeumi is arguably just now fulfilling the potential he has always had.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 26, 2022

David Ortiz elected to Baseball Hall of Fame on first ballot

Ortiz was a 10-time All-Star with the Boston Red Sox. He compiled 541 homers and 1,768 RBIs in 20 seasons with the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002) and Boston (2003-16).
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 25, 2022

The logistical nightmare of getting athletes to the Olympics

The official playbook stipulates people must take two COVID-19 tests within 96 hours of their departure to China, and one of those two tests must be within 72 hours.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jan 24, 2022

Kyushu drives changes to school rules to ensure freedoms are respected

A substantial number of prefecture-run schools in the region are only now lifting restrictions on the color of students' underwear.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 23, 2022

China’s Games: How Xi Jinping is staging the Olympics on his terms

No longer needing to prove its standing, China now wants to project the vision of a prosperous, confident nation under Xi, the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jan 23, 2022

Exploring the poetry of an exiled emperor on the Oki Islands

Go-Toba, Japan's 82nd emperor, used his time in exile to advance the ancient poetic form known as waka.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 21, 2022

There’s a four-year wait list for Toyota's Land Cruisers in Japan

Waiting times were already stretching out to two years after the vehicle was revamped in 2021 for the first time in 14 years.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 18, 2022

Jamaican Benjamin Alexander beat odds to qualify for giant slalom

Alexander said his career was made possible by the Jamaican bobsleigh team that competed in Calgary, Canada in 1988, which inspired the movie 'Cool Runnings' five years later.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 16, 2022

Chaos and opportunism in Kazakhstan

Instead of recognizing that the protests are an angry and predictable response to the government's own policies, President Tokayev has conjured the specter of an external aggressor.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 14, 2022

Naomi Osaka tops list of highest-paid female athletes

The list was published after a year in which Osaka withdrew from the French Open to focus on her mental health.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 10, 2022

Omicron takes off in China as variant moves closer to Beijing

Previously isolated outbreaks are bleeding into one another, preventing the country from reverting to the 'COVID zero” status it maintained for much of the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2022

2022 shaping up as pivotal year for success of 2025 Osaka Expo

The Kansai region hopes to wow the world with flying cars, new medical technologies and hydrogen- and ammonia-powered vehicles and buildings. But is there enough time?
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 3, 2022

Antonio Brown 'no longer a Buc' after shedding equipment and storming off field during win over Jets

Brown removed his shoulder pads and jersey, ran across the end zone and headed to the team's locker room midway through the third quarter.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 30, 2021

From Kabul to Kentucky: Afghans put down roots in refugee haven

The city of Bowling Green has welcomed waves of refugees over four decades, beginning with the Cambodians in the 1980s.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Dec 30, 2021

New Year's TV sees us spoiled for choice

Japanese broadcast television's slate of new year programming features star-studded blowouts that offer the perfect dose of moderately entertaining content as we head into 2022.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 28, 2021

Ralf Rangnick annoyed by passive Manchester United display

Newcastle missed a number of good chances and only a majestic performance by goalkeeper David De Gea spared Rangnick his first defeat as Manchester United's boss.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Dec 25, 2021

Johnny's pop stars get pumped for 'Sasuke'

Members from Snow Man, A.B.C-Z, 7 Men Samurai and Shonen Ninja take on the ultimate physical challenge.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 24, 2021

Chinese designer enjoys Olympic boost for figure skating costumes

Zhang was inspired by Japanese designer Satomi Ito, whose designs for Yuzuru Hanyu she called stunning and 'a perfect match with his music.'
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 23, 2021

Nicholas Latifi speaks out about death threats following Abu Dhabi crash

He said he hoped to spark another conversation about the 'drastic consequences' of online bullying.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 22, 2021

NHL players expected to skip Beijing Olympics

The decision could give the league additional flexibility as it tries to reschedule regular season games as it is expected to announce more postponements.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Dec 21, 2021

Not everyone is sold on the new U.S. ambassador to Japan

Emanuel's appointment is worrisome for Japan, which desires the ambassadors sent to Tokyo to have influence and support in their home governments, something he does not seem to enjoy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Dec 17, 2021

All is not golden with the 2021 selection for kanji of the year

There was a sense of serious deja vu when 'u91d1' (kin) was announced as kanji of the year for 2021, it's fourth time to take the honor.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 16, 2021

Terunofuji's rise was among defining moments of eventful year in sumo

The past 12 months have been extremely challenging both inside and outside the ring, but sumo's highest highs and lowest lows of 2021 all occurred on the clay.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.

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