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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 3, 2018
Japan's hotel industry expanding fast as newcomers enter the fray to tap tourism boom
Fears of a shortage of accommodations ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are quickly becoming a thing of the past as companies ranging from apparel brands to wedding service providers jump into the hotel business.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 28, 2018
Japan stumbles against Ukraine in World Cup warm-up
A 69th-minute winner from substitute Oleksandr Karavayev proved the difference Tuesday as Ukraine defeated Japan 2-1 in the second of two World Cup warm-ups for the Samurai Blue in Belgium.
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Mar 23, 2018
Kohei Uchimura struggles in return from ankle injury
Two-time Olympic all-around gold medalist Kohei Uchimura capped off a disappointing showing Thursday at the FIG Artistic Individual Apparatus World Cup by failing to qualify in either vault or horizontal bar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 22, 2018
Gareth Southgate faces difficult decisions to select England lineup for World Cup
As the countdown to Russia 2018 begins, England head coach Gareth Southgate does not so much have a selection headache as a full-blown migraine. The fact is that too many England players either aren't playing or aren't playing well.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Mar 21, 2018
Halilhodzic leaves door open as World Cup draws closer
Japan's squad for this summer's World Cup appears to be taking shape, but don't bet against manager Vahid Halilhodzic ripping up the blueprint before he submits it in time for the June 4 deadline.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 21, 2018
Hiroki Sakai ruled out of Japan's friendlies against Mali and Ukraine
Marseille defender Hiroki Sakai will be absent from the Japan national squad for the two friendlies in Belgium this month due to a right hip injury, the Japan Football Association said Wednesday.
Rugby
Mar 20, 2018
2019 Rugby World Cup organizers predict ¥437 billion in economic benefits to Japan
The local organizing committee for the 2019 Rugby World Cup said Tuesday the event will likely deliver an economic impact of ¥437.2 billion ($4.11 billion) to the country.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 19, 2018
Japan to face Romania in 2019 Rugby World Cup opener
Spain's surprise 18-10 defeat at the hands of Belgium in the Rugby Europe Championship on Sunday allowed Romania to qualify for the 2019 World Cup, setting up a tournament-opening match against host Japan.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 15, 2018
FC Tokyo's Takefusa Kubo, 16, becomes youngest player to score goal in league cup
Takefusa Kubo's 76th-minute strike lifted FC Tokyo to a 1-0 home win over Albirex Niigata in the Levain Cup on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 8, 2018
Canada downs Japan in teams' Algarve Cup final
Japan drew a blank as it lost to fifth-ranked Canada in the teams' final Algarve Cup match Wednesday, finishing sixth in the 12-team invitational women's soccer tournament in Portugal.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 7, 2018
Reds rout Grampus in Levain Cup opener
Braces from Shinzo Koroki and teenage debutant Takuya Ogiwara propelled Urawa Reds to a 4-1 win over Nagoya Grampus in the opening round of the YBC Levain Cup on Wednesday night.
Rugby
Mar 6, 2018
Almost 900,000 applications received for 2019 Rugby World Cup tickets
Rugby's international governing body said Tuesday it has received nearly 900,000 applications from fans in more than 100 countries for tickets to the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 6, 2018
JBIC delivers blunt critique of Japan men's basketball issues, demands talks with JBA
Observing the dismal results of their men's national team in the ongoing FIBA World Cup qualifiers, former Olympic basketball players and coaches are deepening their worries.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 6, 2018
Japan women defeat Denmark at Algarve Cup to finish second in Group C
Ninth-ranked Japan finished second in its group in the Algarve Cup pool stage with a 2-0 win over Denmark on Monday.
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Mar 3, 2018
Ikuma Horishima triumphs in men's moguls at World Cup meet in Akita Prefecture
Ikuma Horishima defeated newly crowned Pyeongchang Olympic champion Mikael Kingsbury to win the men's moguls Saturday at the Freestyle Skiing World Cup held at Lake Tazawa ski resort in Akita Prefecture.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 3, 2018
Nadeshiko tops Iceland at tourney
Japan rebounded from an opening-day loss to defeat Iceland 2-1 on Friday in their second Algarve Cup Group C match.
BASKETBALL
Feb 26, 2018
Philippines all but end Japan's FIBA World Cup hopes
Despite the best efforts of Makoto Hiejima, Japan on Sunday fell to its fourth consecutive loss in Asian FIBA World Cup qualifying, a clutch runner from the Philippines' Jayson Castro with 10 seconds to go ensuring victory in an 89-84 win in Manila.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 22, 2018
Japan falls to 0-3 in Asian qualifiers with one-point loss to Taiwan
The Akatsuki Five remain winless in the Asian qualifiers first round for the 2019 World Cup after a 70-69 loss to Taiwan at Yokohama International Swimming Pool on Thursday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 10, 2018
Cerezo down Frontale in season-opening Super Cup
Emperor's Cup holders Cerezo Osaka opened the season on a winning note Saturday, defeating reigning J. League champions Kawasaki Frontale 3-2 in the Fuji Xerox Super Cup.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 8, 2018
Teen phenom Chikara Tanaka looking to make mark with national team
Chikara Tanaka is Japanese basketball's latest boy wonder.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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