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Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 25, 2016
Striker Muto named to Japan squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic recalled Mainz striker Yoshinori Muto on Thursday as he named a 24-man squad for the upcoming Asian final-round World Cup qualifiers against United Arab Emirates and Thailand.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Aug 22, 2016
Cup Noodles slurping strong, 45 years on
Hungry? Just grab a cup of instant noodles and pour hot water into it. After waiting three minutes, the ramen is ready to eat.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 2, 2016
Cromartie brings bid for Montreal MLB team to Japan
Warren Cromartie said being back in Japan made him feel like he was home. He said there were fans who recognized him while he was out and about in Tokyo and that he'd already made plans to have dinner with a few of his former Yomiuri Giants teammates later in the week. If there's time, he said, he'd...
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 31, 2016
Nishikori overcomes slow start to reach Rogers Cup final
Kei Nishikori dug deep to beat Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on Saturday and advance to the Rogers Cup final.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jul 29, 2016
England's only World Cup triumph turns 50
The innocence of youth.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 28, 2016
Tohoku Cup offers fans early treat
An annual tradition is growing.
TENNIS
Jul 19, 2016
Japan to face visiting Ukraine in Davis Cup World Group Playoff
Japan drew Ukraine as its September opponent on Tuesday, when the Davis Cup World Group Playoff draw was held in London.
Rugby
Jul 14, 2016
2019 RWC organizers pleased plethora of local governments interested in hosting training camps
Representatives of 26 local governments attended an explanatory meeting in Fukuoka about hosting team training camps during the 2019 Rugby World Cup, tournament organizers said Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 30, 2016
Kyoto selected to host draw for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Kyoto will host the draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in May next year, tournament organizers announced on Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 26, 2016
Japan looks to future after narrow defeat to Scotland
Japan back-row forward Amanaki Lelei Mafi admits that the absence of injured Rugby World Cup stars including Ayumu Goromaru and Michael Leitch hurt the Brave Blossoms in their two test-match defeats to Scotland.
Rugby
Jun 16, 2016
Horie, Ono back as Brave Blossoms make six changes ahead of Scotland test
Japan interim coach Mark Hammett on Thursday named his side for the upcoming tests against Scotland at Toyota Stadium.
Rugby
Jun 16, 2016
Scotland names team for first test with Japan
Scotland coach Vern Cotter named his side Thursday for Saturday's match with Japan at Toyota Stadium, the first in the two-test series that has been dubbed the "Revenge Games" by local media.
SOCCER
Jun 10, 2016
Suita Stadium chosen to host Club World Cup matches
Gamba Osaka's new home ground, Suita Stadium, will host the Club World Cup for the first time, the Japan Football Association announced Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 8, 2016
Halilhodzic slams Japan's nice guys after Bosnia defeat
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic ripped into his players and accused them of not being nasty enough after their lack of a mean streak was laid bare in Tuesday night's 2-1 Kirin Cup final defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 7, 2016
Duric propels Bosnia-Herzegovina past Japan in Kirin Cup final
Japan's 11-match unbeaten streak came to an end in its last warm-up for the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday night, Vahid Halilhodzic's men going down 2-1 to Bosnia-Herzegovina in the four-nation Kirin Cup final.
SOCCER
Jun 7, 2016
Eriksen hat trick sparks Denmark in rout of Bulgaria
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen scored a second-half hat trick as Denmark thrashed Bulgaria 4-0 to take third place at the four-nation Kirin Cup on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2016
Okazaki backs Vardy to succeed at Arsenal
Japan forward Shinji Okazaki believes Leicester City strike-partner Jamie Vardy would make a seamless transition at Arsenal if he joins the Gunners just weeks after helping the Foxes complete a fairy-tale run to their first Premier League title.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 5, 2016
Halilhodzic vows to put emotions to one side against Bosnia
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic insists there will be no room for sentiment when the Samurai Blue take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final of the four-nation Kirin Cup on Tuesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 3, 2016
Japan's Kagawa, Yoshida notch braces in rout of Bulgaria
Japan erupted for four first-half goals including a brace by Shinji Kagawa to slaughter Bulgaria 7-2 in the Kirin Cup on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 3, 2016
Bosnia-Herzegovina edges Denmark on penalties in Kirin Cup
Ten-man Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Denmark 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes in a Kirin Cup match on Friday.

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