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Sep 17, 2015
Japan volleyball squad holds off Venezuela
Japan defeated Venezuela in straight sets to improve its record to 5-2 at the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Cup on Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 17, 2015
Springboks familiar with Brave Blossoms' style
When Japan takes on South Africa on Saturday at Brighton Community Stadium in the opening game of Pool B of the Rugby World Cup, it will be the first time the two countries have met in a test match.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 16, 2015
Japan beginning to feel pressure of RWC stage
With Japan's opening game at Rugby World Cup 2015 less than four days away, the Brave Blossoms are slowly starting to realize the enormity of the tournament.
Rugby
Sep 15, 2015
World Cup organizers project £240 million in venue
As fans pore over fixture lists, administrators smile at balance sheets, with the 2015 Rugby World Cup promising a record payday for the sport.
Rugby
Sep 15, 2015
Brave Blossoms' Ives healthy, ready for RWC
Japan lock Justin Ives has declared himself fit for the Brave Blossoms' Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday.
Japan Times
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Sep 13, 2015
Italy beats Japan in straight sets at World Cup
Japan suffered a straight-sets defeat against Italy in the Men's Volleyball World Cup on Sunday, slipping to its second loss in the tournament, which also doubles as a qualifier for next summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 13, 2015
Jones hopes Japan can prove doubters wrong
There can't be too many Japan rugby coaches who have gone shopping for a cricket bat so he could use it at a training session.
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Sep 12, 2015
Japan spikers outplay Canada
Japan made short work of Canada and cruised to a straight-sets win on Saturday at the Men's World Cup, a qualifying tournament for next year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 10, 2015
2019 Rugby World Cup chiefs refuse to rule out host nation switch
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper confirmed Thursday that the 2019 Rugby World Cup could be moved to South Africa if Japan does not provide assurances by the end of this month that it will be able to successfully host the tournament.
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Sep 9, 2015
U.S. spikers outplay Japan in FIVB Men's World Cup
Japan suffered its first defeat at the FIVB Men's World Cup on Wednesday night, going down in four sets to the United States.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 9, 2015
Antlers cruise past FC Ryukyu
J. League second-stage leaders Kashima Antlers overpowered third-division FC Ryukyu 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the third round of the Emperor's Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 9, 2015
Japan trounces Afghanistan
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa and Leicester City hitman Shinji Okazaki both scored twice as Japan destroyed Afghanistan 6-0 on Tuesday to pick up its second win in Asian qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
TENNIS
Sep 8, 2015
Japan calls up Nishikori for Davis Cup showdown
Kei Nishikori will carry Japan's hopes of remaining in the Davis Cup World Group as the Japan Tennis Association on Tuesday named the world No. 4 to the team for a playoff against Colombia later this month.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 8, 2015
Wales' Halfpenny ruled out of RWC
Wales suffered a huge blow as fullback Leigh Halfpenny, whose superb goalkicking has been a key part of the team's success in recent years, was ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a knee injury on Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 7, 2015
Japan to face hostile Tehran crowd against Afghanistan
Japan may take to the field in a neutral venue in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, but with millions of displaced Afghanis living in Iran, Vahid Halilhodzic's team will still expect a hostile reception.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 7, 2015
Urawa fightback falls short as Albirex reach Nabisco Cup semis
Albirex Niigata reached the semifinals of the Nabisco Cup for the first time on Sunday, despite a 3-0 defeat to J. League first-stage winners Urawa Reds in the second leg of the quarterfinals.
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Sep 7, 2015
Japan settles for fifth-place finish at FIVB Women's World Cup
Japan's women lost their final World Cup match against China on Sunday, finishing in fifth place.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 6, 2015
Japan wraps up World Cup preparations with win over Georgia
Japan heads into the Rugby World Cup on a winning note thanks to a 13-10 victory over Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday.
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Sep 5, 2015
U.S. volleyball squad storms past Japan
Japan's women lost its FIVB Women's World Cup match against the United States on Saturday, leaving the host nation out of the running for one of the two Olympic berths on offer.
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 5, 2015
Ventforet escape with victory over Juntendo University
J. League first-division side Ventforet Kofu held on to beat plucky Juntendo University 3-2 at home and book their place in the third round of the Emperor's Cup on Saturday.

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