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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 14, 2018
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group A/B: Egypt, Russia, Uruguay, Morocco and Spain
Japan-based supporters of Group A and B teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the FIFA World Cup speak to The Japan Times.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 13, 2018
Russia awaits as stars get ready to battle for World Cup
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday (midnight Friday, Japan time) in Russia, marking the tournament's return to Europe for the first time since 2006. Thirty-two teams will compete over the next month for a place in the final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on July 15.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 13, 2018
U.S. counterspy warns World Cup travelers' devices could be hacked
The top U.S. counterintelligence official is advising Americans traveling to Russia for soccer's World Cup beginning this week that they should not take electronic devices because they are likely to be hacked by criminals or the Russian government.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 13, 2018
Japan heads into World Cup on high note after win over Paraguay
Takashi Inui sent Japan into the World Cup on a bright note on Tuesday, scoring twice in a 4-2 win over Paraguay in the team's final warmup match.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Jun 12, 2018
Wheelchair star Pat Anderson back for more gold
When he has the ball in his hands, his opponents are extra careful, and fans in the stands hold their breath to see if something spectacular could happen.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 11, 2018
Japan Under-19s to join senior team at World Cup camp
The Japan Football Association announced Monday it will send 23 Under-19 players to the country's World Cup base in Russia to help the national team train and gain a better sense of the tournament, which begins Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 11, 2018
Japan bolsters roster with Rui Hachimura, Nick Fazekas ahead of FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Japan's men's national basketball team will have its back against the wall during the Asian qualifiers for next year's FIBA World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 10, 2018
Former Japan coach Sir John Kirwan has high hopes for Brave Blossoms after team's win over Italy
All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan said Sunday that watching Japan beat Italy 34-17 at a stadium that will host five Rugby World Cup games next year was "like a dream come true."
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 9, 2018
Ventforet advance to Levain Cup quarterfinals with aggregate triumph over Reds
Second-division Ventforet Kofu on Saturday advanced to the quarterfinals of the Levain Cup with a 3-2 aggregate playoff victory over the Urawa Reds.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 9, 2018
Samurai Blue get blanked by Switzerland in friendly
Japan lost 2-0 to Switzerland in a pre-World Cup friendly on Friday, just six days before the start of the tournament in Russia.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 8, 2018
Brave Blossoms, Azzurri set for Rugby World Cup dress rehearsal in Oita
Jamie Joseph's Japan team and the city of Oita will get a taste of what to expect at the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Saturday when the Brave Blossoms take on Italy at Oita Bank Dome.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 7, 2018
Romania, Spain lose appeals, won't compete in 2019 Rugby World Cup
Romania and Spain will not participate in the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan after an independent committee on Wednesday upheld their disqualification from the tournament for fielding ineligible players.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 7, 2018
Kwansei Gakuin eliminates Gamba Osaka in Emperor's Cup second round
J. League first-division strugglers Gamba Osaka and Nagoya Grampus were ousted from the Emperor's Cup on Wednesday, when teams from the top-two tiers entered the competition in the second round.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 4, 2018
Japan holds first practice since arriving at pre-World Cup camp
The Japan national team on Sunday held its first training session since arriving in the Austrian resort city of Innsbruck, where the Samurai Blue are preparing for the World Cup starting June 14 in Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 2, 2018
Ventforet Kofu double up Urawa Reds in Levain Cup first-leg win
J. League second-division Ventforet Kofu will take a two-goal advantage into the return leg of their Levain Cup playoff following a comprehensive 2-0, first-leg win over first-division Urawa Reds on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 2, 2018
Japan soccer team heads to Austria for training camp before World Cup
Japan's World Cup squad departed the country Saturday on a charter flight bound for Austria, where it will hold a camp in preparation for the 32-team tournament that starts on June 14 in Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 31, 2018
Nishino reveals 23-man squad for World Cup
National team manager Akira Nishino named his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup in Russia on Thursday and targeted at least a draw from each of Japan's first-round games against Colombia, Senegal and Poland.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2018
Ghana outclasses Japan as Akira Nishino endures disappointing first match in charge
New national team manager Akira Nishino was handed a stark reminder of the task he faces at next month's World Cup after Japan lost 2-0 to Ghana on Wednesday in its final warmup match on home soil.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 29, 2018
Japan boss Akira Nishino hoping friendly against Ghana will ease his World Cup roster decisions
National team manager Akira Nishino expects to agonize over his World Cup selections right up until he names his 23-man squad on Thursday but hopes Wednesday's friendly match against Ghana will provide some answers.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 27, 2018
Japan loses to China in badminton's Thomas Cup final
Japan came second in the Thomas Cup men's team badminton championship Sunday, losing 3-1 to powerhouse China in the final.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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