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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.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 26, 2023
Wales come up short against England after 'harrowing' week
Saturday's Six Nations fixture in Cardiff came after a tense standoff between Wales players and the country's rugby union that nearly resulted in a strike.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 25, 2023
Wales coach Warren Gatland not concerned about team's mentality ahead of England clash
The members of the Wales national rugby team have returned to practice full of fight and eager to reverse their recent run of poor results.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 22, 2023
Gareth Southgate's 'gentle revolution' to be brought to London stage
'Dear England,' named after an open letter Southgate wrote to England fans in 2021, is scheduled to open in June.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 13, 2023
Steve Borthwick earns first victory as England coach
Borthwick's reign started with a 29-23 loss at home against Scotland last weekend in the first round of the tournament.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 1, 2023
Playing regrets give new England coach Steve Borthwick an edge
The 43-year-old former lock won 57 caps from 2001-10 and was England's captain in 21 of those tests.
Japan Times
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Jan 9, 2023
Emotional Bills beat Patriots after honoring Damar Hamlin
Hundreds of supportive signs for Hamlin and his recovery were on display among a crowd of over 71,000 in Buffalo.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 20, 2022
New England boss Steve Borthwick wants to revive Twickenham 'roar'
The appointment comes after Australian Eddie Jones was fired following England's worst year of results since 2008, with only five wins from 12 games and the 2023 Rugby World Cup looming.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 11, 2022
Olivier Giroud sends France into World Cup semifinals over England
The defending champion was forced to work hard for its win after England fought back in the second half, but persevered to set up a semifinal with Morocco on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 9, 2022
A tale of two captains: England and France ready for World Cup showdown
Lloris and Kane have been teammates at Tottenham since 2013, but in Qatar, friendship will be put aside as their national teams battle it out in the knockout stage.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 7, 2022
Ruthless England sacks Eddie Jones nine months from Rugby World Cup
Jones' future was in the balance following a recent Autumn series where a lone win over Japan and fortunate draw with New Zealand were bookended by defeats.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 6, 2022
England rugby coach Eddie Jones to be sacked, U.K. media reports say
One report suggested former England captain and assistant coach Steve Borthwick, currently at Leicester, is to take over.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 5, 2022
England quickly shifts focus to showdown against France
England only spent a little time celebrating its 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal on Sunday before turning its thoughts to an intimidating quarterfinal against reigning champion France and Kylian Mbappe.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 30, 2022
England's Rashford and Foden justify Southgate's rare reshuffle
England roar into the knockout rounds of the 2022 FIFA World Cup as Marcus Rashford scores twice in a 3-0 rout of Wales.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 27, 2022
Springboks hail 'special' Twickenham triumph as Eddie Jones defends record
South Africa's domination of England in their final test of the year was reminiscent of their overwhelming win over the same opponents at the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
Japan Times
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Nov 27, 2022
England cricketers land in Pakistan for first test series in 17 years
The three-match series, part of the World Test Championship, will commence in Rawalpindi beginning Thursday, with the second and third tests set for Multan and Karachi later in December.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 26, 2022
England suffer reality check in 0-0 draw with U.S.
England will still qualify for the last 16 if they avoid a heavy defeat by Wales in their final group game, but they were greeted with boos at the final whistle on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
England off to flying start at World Cup as Iran keeps silent
Gareth Southgate's side galloped to a 4-0 advantage at Khalifa International Stadium with two goals from man-of-the-match Buyako Saka and a fine Raheem Sterling strike.
Japan’s 2024 buzzword of the year urges a reevaluation of past norms
Sadao Abe, who played the role of a time-traveling Showa Era teacher transported to present day in a popular TV drama, receives the 2024 buzzword of the year award for the word "futehodo," the nickname of the series.
Princess Aiko, only child of emperor, turns 23
Princess Aiko on Nov. 22 ahead of her 23rd birthday on Sunday at the Imperial Palace
Ishiba questioned on political reform, social issues and the economy
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks in the Lower House in Tokyo on Monday.
Nearly 90% in Japan and China have negative views of other
Chinese people's sentiment toward Japan is believed to be impacted by their use of social media platforms such as Weibo and Douyin, as well as whether they have visited Japan.
Bear that attacked Akita supermarket employee captured
A brown bear in Hokkaido. In the city of Akita, a bear that attacked a supermarket employee over the weekend was captured in a box trap on Monday morning.
Can Japan's scientific community rebound from a Nobel nosedive?
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo is a popular place to foster curiosity in the natural sciences.
Europe eyes 'boots on the ground' in Ukraine as possible peace deal option
A serviceman with the Ukrainian Army's 24th mechanized brigade fires a machine gun during an exercise, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the country's Donetsk region on Friday.
Seven strangers and an algorithm: Can this new dinner app help you make friends?
Timeleft uses an algorithm to match its users with five or six strangers in an effort to prompt “human connection” over dinner at a restaurant. It determines the attendees with the help of a simple personality quiz available when you sign up for the service. 
Don’t worry, you can still use your Japan health insurance card — for now
A My Number card reader at a pediatric clinic in Tokyo. While the government will stop issuing new health insurance cards on Monday, most people will remain unaffected by the move in the short term as existing health insurance cards can still be used for another year.
The Geisha bean is the leading lady of Tokyo's coffee scene
Discovered in the 1930s, the Geisha coffee plant came to worldwide fame in the early 2000s and now represents some of the best coffee on the planet — Tokyo's top cafes included.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo is a popular place to foster curiosity in the natural sciences.
Can Japan's scientific community rebound from a Nobel nosedive?
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