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Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 22, 2023

Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan make fourth U.S. World Cup team

The two-time defending champion will be without captain Becky Sauerbrunn, 2023 leading scorer Mallory Swanson and veterans Sam Mewis and Catarina Macario due to injuries.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 20, 2023

Nadeshiko coach says Women's World Cup TV blackout will harm game

FIFA had threatened a blackout in major European markets before reaching an agreement with broadcasters in Britain, Spain, France, Germany and Italy last week.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 13, 2023

Mana Iwabuchi left out of Japan's Women's World Cup squad

The Tottenham midfielder was part of the team that won the World Cup in 2011 but did not make Futoshi Ikeda's list of 23.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 11, 2023

Eddie Jones finalizes Wallabies staff ahead of 'smash and grab' World Cup bid

The Australian has been slowly building his coaching team since taking over from the axed Dave Rennie in January, with all 11 members now on board.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 2, 2023

FIFA threatens to pull broadcast of Women’s World Cup in Europe

Gianni Infantino described offers from 'Big 5' nations as undervalued.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 25, 2023

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi could miss World Cup with knee injury

A South African Rugby Union insider said on Monday that the 31-year-old World Cup-winning skipper had seen specialists and is set to meet another on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 18, 2023

Argentina to replace Indonesia as FIFA Under-20 World Cup host

FIFA withdrew hosting rights from Indonesia last month after protests against Israel's participation the tournament.
Figure Skating
Apr 14, 2023

Team USA maintains World Team Trophy lead as Japan closes gap for silver

Kaori Sakamoto finished second in the women's free skate, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara took second in the pairs short program.
Figure Skating
Apr 13, 2023

Japan skaters struggle on first day of World Team Trophy

Team USA jumped to a strong lead at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on strong performances by Ilia Malinin, Isabeau Levito and ice dance world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 11, 2023

FIFA predicts 2023 Women's World Cup will be 'watershed' moment

Women's soccer is already enjoying a surge in popularity in some countries, and the tournament looks set to spark further global interest.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 28, 2023

World Bank warns of 'lost decade' in global growth without bold policy shifts

Failure to reverse the expected slowdown in GDP growth would have profound implications for the world’s ability to tackle climate change and reduce poverty, new report claims.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 22, 2023

Kaori Sakamoto in driver's seat at world championships

The 22-year-old Olympic medalist finished the women's short program in the lead, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara positioned themselves well for pairs gold.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 21, 2023

World Athletics set to tighten transgender rules and lift Russia doping ban

Administrators behind the leading Olympic sport have taken a different approach from that of swimming, which has effectively banned transgender athletes from elite female competition.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 19, 2023

After Grand Slam triumph, Johnny Sexton dreams of World Cup glory

Ireland have never gotten past the World Cup quarterfinals but are the world's No. 1-ranked team and among the favorites.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 17, 2023

FIFA triples prize money for Women's World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino also said a proposed sponsorship deal with the Saudi tourist board for the World Cup would not happen.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 1, 2023

New Zealand to appoint Ian Foster's post-World Cup successor in weeks

New Zealand Rugby said 'recent events' had forced the governing body to provide clarity on the appointment process and cited significant competition for talent in the global rugby market.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Mar 1, 2023

Player revolts plunge FIFA Women's World Cup buildup into turmoil

Noel Le Graet, president of France's soccer federation, resigned on Tuesday, while Canada Soccer boss Nick Bontis stepped down a day earlier.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 22, 2023

Michael Leitch red card costs Japan in World Cup tune-up against Samoa

Samoa edged the home side 24-22 in Sapporo in what was a dress rehearsal for the two teams' Pool D encounter at the World Cup in France later this year.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 21, 2023

Australia and New Zealand get Women's World Cup off to rousing start with wins in front of record crowds

Australia and New Zealand earned slim victories at home to kick off the Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 5, 2023

Shortened Rugby Championship provides World Cup litmus test

South Africa hosts Australia in Pretoria and New Zealand travels to Mendoza to meet Argentina in the opening fixtures on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 4, 2023

Brazil's Marta says sixth Women's World Cup will be her last

The 37-year-old made her World Cup debut in 2003 and is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 117 goals.
Japan avoids commenting on Cleveland-Cliffs CEO's provocative comment
Cleveland-Cliffs is reportedly in talks with North Carolina-based steelmaker Nucor to acquire U.S. Steel.
Miyazaki quake falls short of triggering Nankai Trough megaquake advisory
A mirror reflects a collapsed house in the city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 10, nearly one year after a major earthquake struck nearby on New Year's Day in 2024.
Antioxidant found in broccoli, celery suppresses gray hair in mice
A research team from Nagoya University and other institutions hopes that further testing on humans involving the antioxidant luteolin will lead to the development of a drug for preventing or reducing gray hair.
Tokyo plans to subsidize epidurals, but are hospitals ready?
Epidurals during childbirth have long been uncommon in Japan, though they have been growing more popular in recent years.
Japan business failures top 10,000 in 2024, worst in 11 years
The number of corporate bankruptcies with liabilities of ¥10 million or more in Japan last year marked the third consecutive year of increases as rising prices due to the yen's weakening and labor shortages caused business failures in a wide range of industries.
Japanese companies rush to up English-language disclosures in 2025
The Tokyo Stock Exchange will soon require some companies to publish their financials in English in addition to Japanese.
From wrath to radiance: Why the 'Manyoshu' feels like paradise lost
The entrance gate to Arakura Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, with Mount Fuji in the distance.
Tokyo plans to subsidize epidurals, but are hospitals ready?
Epidurals during childbirth have long been uncommon in Japan, though they have been growing more popular in recent years.
Due north: Foreign-born guides introduce Hokkaido’s unique charms
Lantoko, a company operated by Taiwan native Ping-Fang Lan, offers drift ice walking tours and other exhilarating experiences in and around Shiretoko National Park.
30 minutes with Yuzuru Hanyu
Yuzuru Hanyu smiles during an interview in his hometown of Sendai in between performances of his latest tour, Ice Story.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

It's back to the classroom for some residents as municipal governments across the country conduct lessons to learn how to use new technologies.
Can aging Japan go digital without leaving anyone behind?
By Tomoko Otake

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