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BASKETBALL
Sep 19, 2017

Tokashiki welcomes every opportunity to learn game, improve as all-around player

Returning to her home nation with an innocent smile, Ramu Tokashiki reflected on what was the biggest challenge of her three-year stint in America.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / DAVOS SPECIAL 2017
Jan 17, 2017

Sport provides path to economic prosperity, world peace

Recently, "Team Japan" scored quite a few points in leading the world in the promotion of sports and culture to achieve economic prosperity and world peace.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 6, 2016

Olympic mania sidetracking efforts to revitalize Japan

Tokyo 2020 is diverting attention away from the best chance Japan has had in 20 years to regain its mojo.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Aug 14, 2016

After 30 years in Japan, teacher from Zambia is still learning

Globe-trotting son of Zambian envoy thought he'd seen it all until he arrived on these shores.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jul 16, 2016

When Kyoto is overrun with tourists, head for the hills

The age-old road leading to Kiyomizu Temple had turned into a river of people. Accents and languages from across the world filled the shop-lined slope, as couples in rented kimono took photos with selfie sticks and amateur photographers tried to get a shot devoid of the crowds — a nearly impossible...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 25, 2015

George Washington basketball team planning 2016 tour of Japan

The George Washington University men's basketball team is planning to tour Japan next summer, the school's athletic director, Patrick Nero, said in an interview with The Japan Times in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 15, 2011

Apache's Hill still learning about his players

During last week's four-game homestand, Tokyo Apache coach Bob Hill was given his first opportunity to speak at length to reporters about his team's state of affairs and offer general thoughts on his approach to this season.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 9, 2009

Swim legend Furuhashi inspired Japan at tough time

There are historical icons in every nation. But only a few individuals can be considered symbols of a nation's collective psyche during a particular era.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 1, 2008

Runner Yamauchi excited about opportunity to compete in Beijing

The essence of one's competitive spirit often comes from this: a joy in participating in the process. And it would be difficult — nearly impossible, in fact — to find another marathon runner who reveres the process as much as Mara Yamauchi.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 25, 2005

Technology keeping Mizuno key player in sports market

It's funny how fate plays a role in life.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Nov 16, 2022

Samurai Blues: The J. League, the World Cup and Japan’s place in global soccer

Sports writer Dan Orlowitz joins the show to catch us up on where Japan stands in the global soccer landscape and the controversies swirling around the host nation of Qatar.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 12, 2021

Naoya Inoue and Takashi Uchiyama highlight packed field at charity boxing event

Thursday's exhibition at Yoyogi National Gymnasium brought together some of Japan's greatest boxers, while highlighting the potential for rapid virus testing at large-scale events.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 29, 2021

U.S.-Japan ties must go beyond domestic politics

Under America's new leadership, mutual understanding and a return to political normalcy in the United States should further strengthen U.S.-Japan relations.
Japan Times
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Dec 8, 2020

Karate elite await national championships after pandemic hiatus

Sunday's event at the renovated Nippon Budokan will be the first time many of Japan's top karateka have competed since early this year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 1, 2020

Brave Thunders players regret early end to stellar season

There was no one to blame, but it was certainly a disappointing way to end the season for the Kawasaki Brave Thunders.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 22, 2019

No time to rest for busy Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura has had to go through a hectic schedule since he was drafted by the Washington Wizards last month.
Japan Times
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Jun 12, 2019

Fencers seek Olympic spots

Japan's national team fencers are fired up for the upcoming Asian Championships as they seek to earn spots in the team competitions at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jan 22, 2019

The 'King' returns and theaters look to Russia for 2019

Whether it's regular theater that gets you going these days — or you're skipping along more to musicals — as 2019's curtains rise, variety will be the spice of live stages this coming year.
Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga has become one of the most exciting players in the Big Ten during his three seasons with Nebraska.
BASKETBALL
Mar 11, 2024

'Japanese Steph Curry' Keisei Tominaga shoots for stars and NBA with Nebraska

“I think I still gotta get better about a lot of things,” he said. “I think it’s getting closer to my dream."
People holds a banner saying "Protect children from joint custody after divorce" during a rally outside the parliament building in Tokyo in March.
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Jun 25, 2024

Gender gap fuels disputes as Japan gets joint custody

The change has proved polarizing in a country where campaigners say sole custody acts as a bulwark against forms of domestic abuse.
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu announces his squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches, on Aug. 29 in the city of Chiba.
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 4, 2024

Japan favored in next World Cup qualifying stage, but history gives pause

At this stage, the Samurai Blue lost 1-0 at home to Oman three years ago and also went down 2-1 to the UAE in front of their own fans ahead of the 2018 tournament.
Coco Yoshizawa competes in the women's street skateboarding final, which she went on to win, at the Paris Olympics on July 28.
MORE SPORTS / Action sports
Sep 19, 2024

Top skaters and riders set to wow Japan crowd at X Games Chiba

The elements won't be a factor this year, with the event moving indoors after rain disrupted previous editions.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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