Tag - fa-cup

 
Menu
Search
 
July 17, 2024
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access

FA CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2017
Halilhodzic forced into midfield reshuffle for Iraq qualifier
Japan midfielder Hotaru Yamaguchi remains doubtful and could force coach Vahid Halilhodzic into further tinkering for the World Cup qualifier against Iraq on Tuesday, when a win would massively boost the chance of a finals appearance in a year's time in Russia.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2017
Yamaguchi in doubt for World Cup qualifier
Japan midfielder Hotaru Yamaguchi remains doubtful for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Iraq due to a lower right leg injury.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 9, 2017
Joseph opts to keep key veterans on bench
Japan coach Jamie Joseph sprung a few surprises Thursday when he named his side for Saturday's test with Romania, the first of three test matches in successive weekends against European foes.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 9, 2017
England brings overwhelming advantage into showdown with Scotland
There is no realistic reason, other than football — like any sport — can always produce a shock, to believe England will not beat Scotland at Hampden Park on Saturday in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 7, 2017
Japan warms up for World Cup qualifier with draw against Syria
Japan limbered up for next week's World Cup qualifier against Iraq with a 1-1 draw with Syria in a friendly on Wednesday night.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 7, 2017
SoftBank Team Japan goes 3-1 up in America's Cup semi-final with win over Sweden
SoftBank Team Japan beat Sweden's Artemis Racing in their second head-to-head encounter on Tuesday to go 3-1 up in their best-of-nine America's Cup semi-final.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 5, 2017
Hotly tipped goalkeeper Nakamura enjoying first taste of national team
Having been instrumental in Kashiwa Reysol's surge to the top of the J. League on an eight-game win streak, goalkeeper Kosuke Nakamura has earned his first Japan call-up for Wednesday's friendly against Syria and the World Cup qualifier away to Iraq next week.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 5, 2017
Usami added to Japan squad for Syria friendly
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic will call up Augsburg forward Takashi Usami for this week's friendly against Syria, the Japan Football Association said Monday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 5, 2017
Rugby hero Goromaru returning to Yamaha
Japan's 2015 Rugby World Cup hero Ayumu Goromaru is rejoining his old side Yamaha Jubilo after a year-and-a-half playing in Australia and France, the fullback revealed Monday on his website.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 2, 2017
Japan ghosts ahead of France in almost no-wind America's Cup conditions
SoftBank Team Japan outclassed Groupama Team France in their Louis Vuitton America's Cup qualifying race on Thursday, with the Japanese catamaran coping better with a very light breeze in Bermuda's Great Sound.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 31, 2017
Vissel, Vegalta book spots in Levain Cup quarterfinals
A Junya Tanaka strike lifted Vissel Kobe into the Levain Cup quarterfinals with a 1-0 Group B victory at struggling Albirex Niigata on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
May 31, 2017
Gambler Halilhodzic hoping chips keep falling his way
National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic's willingness to take risks has worked out well in recent months, and Japan will be hoping that his instincts continue to pay off in its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Iraq.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2017
Venezuela eliminates Japan at Under-20 World Cup
Japan's Under-20 World Cup campaign came to a halt in the round of 16 in a 1-0 loss to Venezuela after extra time on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 28, 2017
Doan double sends Japan through at Under-20 World Cup
Ritsu Doan's brace erased a two-goal deficit as Japan reached the knockout phase of the Under-20 World Cup with a 2-2 Group D draw to Italy on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 26, 2017
Wenger admits his uncertain status has affected Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is not a man to show much emotion.
SOCCER
May 25, 2017
Striker Ogawa sustains knee injury, forced to exit U-20 World Cup
Japan's Koki Ogawa has withdrawn from the U-20 World Cup after the forward was diagnosed with a ruptured left anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injury suffered during a 2-0 defeat to Uruguay on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 24, 2017
Japan falls against Uruguay at U-20 World Cup
Japan's second-round hopes at the Under-20 World Cup will rest on their final Group D game against Italy after Atsushi Uchiyama's side lost 2-0 to Uruguay on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 21, 2017
Kubo sparks triumphant Japan in Under-20 World Cup opener
Takefusa Kubo came off the bench and set up Ritsu Doan's winner as Japan came from behind to defeat South Africa 2-1 on Sunday in its Group D opener at the Under-20 World Cup.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2017
'King Kohei' extends reign at NHK Cup, claims 40th straight victory in all-around events
Kohei Uchimura secured his ninth straight individual all-around title at the NHK Cup on Sunday, clinching a place in the world championships, starting in late September in Montreal, along with runner-up Kenzo Shirai.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 20, 2017
Murakami wins first NHK Cup all-around title to book spot at worlds
Mai Murakami won the individual all-around title at the NHK Cup for the first time on Saturday, booking her spot at the world championships in October in Montreal.
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.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one

Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Festival overcomes a nuclear accident and COVID
Festival overcomes a nuclear accident and COVID

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER