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Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 29, 2015
Jones fears breakthrough could be wasted
Japan coach Eddie Jones has fired a stunning broadside at the Asian nation's rugby board, accusing it of holding back the sport and casting doubt on its ability to build on the Brave Blossoms' breakthrough World Cup win over South Africa.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 28, 2015
Yokohama to stage 2019 World Cup final
Yokohama Stadium, which staged the 2002 soccer World Cup final, will replace Japan's new National Stadium as the venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, World Rugby said on Monday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 27, 2015
Top League stars power South Africa's victory over Samoa
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner South Africa bounced back from a surprising loss to Japan on the opening weekend of this year's competition by beating Samoa 46-6 on Saturday.
Rugby
Sep 25, 2015
Rugby World Cup TV viewership makes big climb in Japan
Nearly 20 million Japanese watched their team's Rugby World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday following the Brave Blossoms' stunning 34-32 upset of South Africa in their opening game.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 24, 2015
Jones looks ahead after lopsided loss to Scotland
The Brave Blossoms have moved to Shakespeare country and will be hoping it's a case of "Once more unto the breach," when they take on Samoa on Oct. 3 in their third game at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 24, 2015
Japan fails to repeat heroics in defeat to Scotland at Rugby World Cup
Japan was unable to make it two Rugby World Cup wins in four days as it went down 45-10 to Scotland in Pool B at Kingsholm on Wednesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2015
Japan heads into Scotland clash looking to shock world again
Two-time Olympic pole vault champion Bob Richards of the United States once said "Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles."
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 22, 2015
Poland improves to 10-0 at FIVB World Cup
Reigning world champion Poland came from a set down to see off host nation Japan and close in on the title at the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Cup on Tuesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2015
Eddie Jones leaving Japan after RWC to take Stormers job
Any hopes the Japan Rugby Football Union may have had of persuading Eddie Jones to change his mind about leaving Japan after the Rugby World Cup were dashed Monday with the news he had signed what is believed to be a two-year deal to coach the Cape Town-based Super Rugby side Stormers.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 21, 2015
Japan lets Olympic men's volleyball qualification chance slip
Japan lost in straight sets to Argentina at the FIVB Men's World Cup on Monday and will miss out on one of the two qualifying berths the competition offers for next year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 21, 2015
Japan keeps Davis Cup place after rallying to sink Colombia
World No. 6 Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel won their reverse singles as Japan came from behind to defeat Columbia 3-2 in their playoff and remain in the Davis Cup World Group on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 21, 2015
Japan puts bravery on full display at Rugby World Cup
Eddie Jones was not a happy man last week when Japan was formally welcomed to the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby
Sep 20, 2015
Samoa tops U.S. in teams' Pool B opener
With tougher tests ahead, Samoa started its Rugby World Cup campaign with a 25-16 win over the United States in Pool B on Sunday and, after South Africa's shock defeat to Japan on Saturday, will be delighted to be safely over the first hurdle.
Rugby
Sep 20, 2015
Jones quips bring smiles to South African scribes' faces
Once Japan coach Eddie Jones finally decides to hang up the tracksuit for good, he may think about doing some stand-up comedy for a living.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 20, 2015
Japan on brink in Davis Cup playoff
The inexperienced duo of Yasutaka Uchiyama and Yoshihito Nishioka dropped Saturday's doubles rubber in four sets to leave Japan one loss from elimination in its Davis Cup World Group Playoff against Colombia.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 20, 2015
Leitch lauded as match-winning gamble pays off
A gamble by captain Michael Leitch to go for broke when a last-minute penalty would have handed Japan a more than credible draw against fancied South Africa will go down as one of the most audacious decisions in Rugby World Cup history.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 19, 2015
Nishikori helps Japan earn split
World No. 6 Kei Nishikori defeated Alejandro Falla in three sets to pull Japan level at 1-1 after the opening-day singles matches in its Davis Cup World Group playoff against Colombia on Friday.
Japan Times
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Sep 18, 2015
Iran stages spirited comeback to triumph over Japan
Iran came from behind to beat Japan in full sets on Friday to hand the host nation its third defeat at the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Cup, a qualifying competition for next year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 18, 2015
Japan submits revised 2019 RWC blueprint
Koji Tokumasu, the general manager of Japan Rugby 2019 (the local organizing committee for the 2019 Rugby World Cup), said Thursday that a revised road map for the tournament that includes venue changes and a smaller operating budget has been sent to World Rugby.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 18, 2015
Jones names Japan side for World Cup opener against South Africa
Japan coach Eddie Jones sprang three surprises Thursday in naming his 23-man squad to take on South Africa on Saturday in the opening game of Pool B at the Rugby World Cup.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
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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