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FA CUP

SOCCER
Jun 9, 2013
Baggio impressed by Japan's progress
Italian soccer legend Roberto Baggio has paid tribute to the strides Japan has made under manager Alberto Zaccheroni, but the former FIFA World Player of the Year has warned his compatriot not to expect an easy ride at this month's Confederations Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2013
Zaccheroni relieved after deciding against Honda switch
National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni admits he was thinking about substituting Keisuke Honda shortly before the star forward booked Japan's ticket to the 2014 World Cup with a 91st-minute penalty in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Australia.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 5, 2013
Japan vs. Australia ... storified in social media
In a penalty kick second, Samurai Blue became the first team to qualify for next year's World Cup. Here's a collection of fans' reactions on social media, curated by Mai Hasabe, Eric Ruble and co.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 5, 2013
Japan becomes first to qualify for World Cup after Honda equalizer
Keisuke Honda scores a dramatic injury-time penalty to book Japan's place at the 2014 World Cup after a breathless 1-1 draw with Australia on Tuesday night.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 1, 2013
England needs victories, not draws
England plays Brazil in a friendly on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. Whether England will return to Brazil for next year's World Cup finals remains in the balance.
SOCCER
May 30, 2013
Troussier urges Japan to clinch World Cup spot in style
Former national team manager Philippe Troussier has warned Japan not to sit back and play for the single point it needs to secure a place at a fifth straight World Cup in next Tuesday's qualifier against Australia.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Apr 16, 2013
Taking cues from soccer could help baseball reach goal
Judging by popular opinion, many seem to think convincing MLB to commit to sending its top players to the Olympics is the key to getting the sport back into the program in the future, preferably in time for the 2020 Games.
SPORTS / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 22, 2013
Montenegro a challenge for England
It is a moment Jonathan Pearce will never forget.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup / SOCCER SCENE
Mar 21, 2013
Strength in depth gives Japan chance to clinch World Cup place
National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni will be without two of his most important players when Japan attempts to book its ticket to the 2014 World Cup against Jordan next Tuesday, but the Italian still has enough quality in reserve to get the job done.
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 24, 2013
Sato strike sends Sanfrecce past Reysol in Xerox Super Cup
Reigning J. League player of the year Hisato Sato lit up the Xerox Super Cup with a spectacular goal to give league champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 1-0 win over Emperor's Cup holders Kashiwa Reysol in the 2013 season curtain-raiser on Saturday.

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?