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Japan's Asaeli Ai Valu (left) and Atsushi Sakate celebrate with a Japanese flag after defeating Chile in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 10.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 16, 2023
Giant-slaying Japan turns attention to England at Rugby World Cup
Japan will have another chance to take down a rugby powerhouse when it meets England at the World Cup.
England defense coach Kevin Sinfield (left) and scrumhalf Danny Care speak with reporters during a news conference in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France, prior to the Rugby World Cup.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 14, 2023
England assistant coach defends tackling amid flurry of red cards
Sinfield said the team is working on its tackling, but that the players are human and "they make mistakes."
England's Tom Curry waits to be shown a yellow card during the team's Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Argentina in Marseille, France, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 13, 2023
England's Tom Curry banned for Japan and Chile games
England is already without captain Owen Farrell for the Japan game as he serves the final game of his suspension.
England flyhalf George Ford kicks a penalty during a 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Argentina in Marseille, France, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 10, 2023
Fantastic George Ford kicks 14-man England to win over Argentina
The flyhalf scored all the points, including a record-equaling three drop goals in a 10-minute first-half blitz that seemed to sap Argentina's spirit.
England's Owen Farrell takes part in training at Twickenham Stadium in London on Aug. 25, ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 5, 2023
England captain Farrell rues mistake that led to World Cup ban
England captain Owen Farrell said he has accepted the "mistake" that will see him miss the start of the World Cup campaign, but remains excited for the tournament despite his side's dreadful form.
Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 20, 2023
Spain downs England to win Women's World Cup for first time
La Roja outplayed England to deservedly claim their first major title in only their third World Cup.
England's Lauren Hemp will attempt to help England win the Women's World Cup for the first time when the team meets Spain in the final on Sunday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 18, 2023
England and Spain standing on cusp of World Cup glory
The Women's World Cup will reach its climax when England or Spain is crowned champion for the first time on Sunday.
England captain Owen Farrell runs during training in Bagshot, England, on July 31.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Aug 18, 2023
World Rugby decision puts Owen Farrell's World Cup status in doubt
World Rugby said it appealing the decision to overturn the red card Farrell was given for tackle during England's game against Wales.
England's Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her team's third goal against Australia during the Women's World Cup semifinals in Sydney on Wednesday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 17, 2023
England beats Australia to reach first Women's World Cup final
Sam Kerr's wondrous second-half strike was not enough to lift co-host Australia into the Women's World Cup final.
Owen Farrell will now be available for England's World Cup warmup fixtures against Ireland on Saturday and Fiji on Aug. 26.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Aug 16, 2023
England captain Owen Farrell cleared for RWC after red card rescinded
The skipper was facing a potential six-week ban that would have ruled him out of the start of next month's tournament in France.
Australia captain Sam Kerr (center) is expected to play a larger role for her team during its Women's World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 14, 2023
Australia and England set for blockbuster Women's World Cup semifinal
Australia and England have clashed in a variety of sports over the years and will meet in the Women's World Cup semifinals on Wednesday.
England captain Ben stokes celebrates after catching Australian batter Pat Cummins out during the final Ashes test in London on Monday.
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Aug 1, 2023
Ben Stokes says optimism, experience helped with Ashes pressure
England's turnaround came after the hosts lost the first two tests, won the third and then missed out on a possible win in the fourth due to rain.
England's Stuart Broad discusses his decision to retire following the end of play on Day 3 of the final Ashes test in London on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Jul 30, 2023
England cricket great Stuart Broad to retire after 'wonderful ride'
The 37-year-old seamer is the fifth most successful bowler in test history with 602 wickets.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Jul 10, 2023
Australia captain Pat Cummins refuses to guarantee David Warner's place at Ashes
Australia captain Pat Cummins insisted all options remained open as he refused to rule out dropping struggling opener David Warner for the finale of the Ashes series.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Jul 6, 2023
Australian brewery to ship 'England Bitter' beer to rivals after Ashes defeat
Even Australia's and England's prime ministers have traded barbs over wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal at Lord's during the second test.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Jul 5, 2023
Jonny Bairstow row casts shadow over third Ashes test
Only an Australia side inspired by batting great Don Bradman have come from 2-0 down to win a test series, taking the 1936-37 Ashes 3-2.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 23, 2023
England beat Ireland to maintain Women's Six Nations Grand Slam bid
The defending champions ran in eight tries in Cork as they enjoyed yet another lopsided victory.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 5, 2023
Former Lionesses marvel at growth of women's game
The legacy celebration at England's training ground was held as England prepares for Thursday's inaugural Women's Finalissima game against Brazil at Wembley Stadium.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 4, 2023
Swim England updates transgender policy with 'open' category
The policy, which has come under criticism from transgender advocacy groups, allows athletes to self-identify in low-level recreational events.
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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