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Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 5, 2018

Andre Iguodala poised for return during NBA Finals

Golden State forward Andre Iguodala completed an individual workout pain-free on Saturday and is close to being cleared to return for the NBA Finals, ESPN's Chris Haynes reported Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 31, 2018

Yuta Watanabe to attend NBA Global Camp in run-up to draft

Former George Washington University standout Yuta Watanabe is one of 40 expected attendees for the upcoming NBA Global Camp 2018, the NBA announced in a news release on Wednesday.
Japan Times
PRESS / Services
May 31, 2018

The Japan Times launches the online version of the Japan Network Updates to form and support readers community

Tokyo, May 31, 2018 – The Japan Times, Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Takeharu Tsutsumi) launched today an online version of the Japan Network Updates at https://www.japantimes.co.jp/jnu, whose Monday paper version introduces The Japan Times readers community members.
Japan Times
May 31, 2018

The Japan Times launches the online version of the Japan Network Updates to form and support readers community

Tokyo, May 31, 2018 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Takeharu Tsutsumi) launched today an online version of the Japan Network Updates at https://www.japantimes.co.jp/jnu , whose Monday paper version introduces The Japan Times readers community members.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
May 31, 2018

Announcement of The Japan Times Osaka Office Relocation & Renaming as The Japan Times Kansai Office

Tokyo, May 31, 2018 – The Japan Times, Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Takeharu Tsutsumi) is pleased to announce that the Osaka office will move to a new location and will become known as The Japan Times Kansai Office.
Japan Times
May 31, 2018

Announcement of The Japan Times Osaka Office Relocation & Renaming as The Japan Times Kansai Office

Tokyo, May 31, 2018 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Takeharu Tsutsumi) is pleased to announce that the Osaka office will move to a new location and will become known as The Japan Times Kansai Office.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
May 30, 2018

From a POW camp to esteemed music halls nationwide: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 marks 100 years in Japan

It's rare that a concert has so much impact that people still talk about it 100 years later. However, that's certainly the case for a performance a century ago by some German prisoners of Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in Tokushima Prefecture. It was the masterpiece's first performance in a country...
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 30, 2018

Newly minted ozeki Tochinoshin reaping rewards of fighting spirit

Yokozuna Kakuryu came from behind to win consecutive tournaments for the first time in his career on Sunday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 30, 2018

'Over Drive': An unrealistic racing flick puts the action into top gear

Car movies from Japan are few and far between, which is strange given the huge automotive industry and millions of car lovers here. Now industry leader Toyota has joined forces with Toho, Japan's biggest film distributor and exhibitor, to fill that gap with "Over Drive," a full-throttled cinematic ode...
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
May 27, 2018

May 28, 2018

EDITORIALS
May 26, 2018

College football's cheap shot

Dirty play has no place in college football, or any sport.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
May 25, 2018

Yap, the Pacific island Japan has almost forgotten

Ancient traditional culture, imperial Japanese influence and modern tourism blend together in the Pacific island of Yap.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 25, 2018

Takuma Sato set for title defense at Indy 500 after historic win

It's a little ironic the only time Takuma Sato might really be able to slow down, as he prepares to defend his title in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, is when he's strapped into a car and about to take off in a machine that can reach speeds in excess of 200 mph (322 kph).
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 25, 2018

Nihon University president Kichibe Otsuka offers apology for dirty tackle scandal

Kichibe Otsuka, president of Nihon University, addressed reporters at a news conference held in Tokyo on Friday, saying that he felt "responsibility" regarding Nihon University's handling of the dirty tackle scandal, and that he "couldn't apologize enough" to the victim.
Reader Mail
May 25, 2018

Coach brought disgrace to the sport of football

The great honor of playing the game of American football is knowing that you gave your best on any given day. You see the player across from you and give it your best. Most likely the guy on the other side is thinking the same thing. He's just trying to make a play to help his team. It is against every...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 25, 2018

Subi Reef, built up by Chinese, appears nearly ready to host first troops based in heart of South China Sea

At first glance from above it looks like any clean and neatly planned small town, complete with sports grounds, neat roads and large civic buildings.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 24, 2018

Vissel sign ex-Barcelona star Andres Iniesta to massive deal

J. League club Vissel Kobe on Thursday announced the audacious signing of World Cup-winning former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta in a deal reported to be worth over ¥3 billion a year.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
May 23, 2018

Zen and the art of Premier League dominance: Buddhist philosophy links Manchester United, Arsenal and Japan

Can the success of Alex Ferguson's 'kids' and Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' be linked to Buddhist philosophy? It's worth a try.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 23, 2018

Naoya Inoue ready to make instant impact at new weight class in title fight against Jamie McDonnell

Naoya Inoue was a little surprised to get a title shot in his first fight in a new weight class, against someone he describes as the toughest boxer he has ever had to face in his professional career.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
May 23, 2018

Sunwolves' Hong Kong success could be catalyst for Asian expansion

The Sunwolves' win over the Stormers in Hong Kong last weekend was a big boost for rugby in Asia and justified the efforts of those who have pushed for a Super Rugby presence in the world's most populated continent.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
May 20, 2018

May 21, 2018

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 18, 2018

Standout guard Kanna Suzuki to resume hoop career at University of South Carolina Aiken

Redshirt sophomore point guard Kanna Suzuki is moving on to the University of South Carolina Aiken to begin the next chapter of her college basketball career.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
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’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
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.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
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.
Corporate donations remain sticky point in political reform talks
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addresses a meeting at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters on Thursday to discuss political reform.
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.

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Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
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