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Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 11, 2019

Sumo 101: Technique and strategy

One of the defining features of sumo is how quickly bouts end.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 10, 2019

'Free Solo': A sport documentary more terrifying than any horror flick

Climber Alex Honnold's conquering of the face of Yosemite National Park's El Capitan, with no assistance and no ropes, is not for the faint-hearted.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 10, 2019

Activist investor Elliott questions AT&T takeover of Time Warner as Trump calls for changes at CNN

Activist investor Elliott Management Corp. on Monday questioned AT&T Inc.'s $85 billion takeover of Time Warner and called for the wireless carrier to sell noncore businesses to boost its stock price, driving its shares their highest in a year.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Sep 7, 2019

Steve Sakanashi has the heart of a coach

Student startup incubator Sekai Creator founder Steve Sakanashi on the most creative pitch he's ever heard, what sets Japanese youth apart from their American counterparts and how he kicks off his mornings.
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 6, 2019

Recipients recognized for sustainable contributions

The Japan Times Satoyama and ESG consortiums hosted an inaugural awards ceremony on Friday at Tokyo Midtown to recognize seven parties for their activities and contributions in their respective fields.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 6, 2019

U.S. crushes Japan in World Cup group game

The result was anticipated. Nevertheless, the game left the Akatsuki Five with grief and a sigh.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 6, 2019

11 more women accuse tenor Placido Domingo of sexual misconduct

Eleven more women have accused Spanish opera star Placido Domingo of sexual misconduct, allegations that the leading tenor described on Thursday as "riddled with inconsistencies."
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 5, 2019

Chinese-French fusion by acclaimed chefs

Innovative dining incorporating two of the most influential cuisines in the world — Chinese and French — awaits at Toh-gu Chinese restaurant at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba, when newly appointed head chef Hiroyuki Togo is joined by former work colleague and one of Kyoto's most acclaimed chefs, Motoi Maeda,...
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 5, 2019

Envisioning comparisons between sumo and rugby as RWC approaches

Sumo isn't the only show in town this September, as the world's third-largest sporting event comes to Asia for the first time ever.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 5, 2019

Emperor's Cup up for grabs at Autumn Basho

Since the beginning of 2018, sumo fans have been spoiled for entertainment with one dramatic event after another hitting the sport.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 5, 2019

Naturalized Japan big man Nick Fazekas looking forward to playing against U.S.

As a naturalized Japanese citizen, Nick Fazekas described it "a crazy ride" to be facing his native country on the sport's premier stage.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 4, 2019

Japan eager to show improvement on hardwood

Most of the players on Japan's roster for the current FIBA World Cup didn't make the trip to Belgrade three years ago for the Olympic Qualification Tournament ahead of the 2016 Rio Games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 4, 2019

Anime, manga, pro-wrestling? Tokyo firm hopes Japan's next big cultural export comes from inside the ring

If one Japanese business has its way, wrestlers will be the next hit entertainment export from the country that introduced the world to Hello Kitty and animation sci-fi films such as "Akira."
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 3, 2019

Japan eliminated from World Cup contention after loss to Czech Republic

The Japan men’s national team played a lot better than on Sunday, but it wasn’t good enough to post its first victory at the FIBA World Cup on Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 3, 2019

Weathering the storms of judgment

As the competition for the 92nd annual Oscar foreign film shortlist heats up, the rivalry between Japan and South Korea will no doubt intensify in the world of cinema as well.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 2, 2019

Akatsuki Five look for answers after opening defeat at World Cup

One day after a devastating loss in its opening game, the Japan men’s basketball team resumed its training, trying to hold its head high up ahead for the remainder of its pool games at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 1, 2019

Akatsuki Five shell-shocked in Shanghai as Turkey claims Group E opener

Japan's players seemed shell-shocked early on and it wound up costing them significantly in their first game at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 31, 2019

Road rage coverage reveals gulf in awareness of traffic rules in Japan

For the past several weeks, media organizations in Japan have been obsessed with a road rage incident that happened in Ibaraki Prefecture on Aug. 10, when a 43-year-old man forcibly stopped another driver on the Joban Expressway and assaulted him as he sat in his car.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 31, 2019

Aspiring to achieve forgiveness in the most difficult times

"To be wronged is nothing," said Confucius — "unless you continue to remember it."
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 31, 2019

Japan maintains positive vibe before FIBA World Cup opener against Turkey

The challenge that awaits the Japan men's national team is certainly big. But the players are filled with positive energy and are ready for it.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 31, 2019

Barca offer for Neymar falls short

Paris St. Germain is not close to reaching a deal with Barcelona that would take Neymar back to the Spanish champions as the Catalans have not met the French club's asking price for the Brazil forward, PSG's sporting director Leonardo said on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 30, 2019

In Shanghai, Japan begins final preparations for FIBA World Cup

Two days before their first game at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, Japan men's national team members still looked relaxed, but at the same time they were certainly aware that the clock is ticking.
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.
Japan and U.S. to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency
A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12SSM) system are put on display at a symposium at a base in Kisarazu, Japan, in June 2022.
Preparations for Osaka Expo well underway amid lack of excitement
The Grand Ring, a symbol of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka
Ishiba shelves proposal for liaison offices with North Korea amid rising tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks on Saturday in Tokyo at a rally that was held by a group of families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to demand the immediate return of all abductees.
'Kohaku' still matters for J-pop bragging rights
Emerging Gen Z J-pop group ME:I will perform on this year's "Kohaku Uta Gassen," national broadcaster NHK’s New Year's Eve spectacle.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
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.

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