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Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 3, 2013
Eagles blank Giants in Game 7, capture first Japan Series title
More than 25,000 roared in unison as a light rain suddenly got a little bit harder. They were now one out away from their first Japan Series title, and had their ace, Japan's ace, on the mound to do the honors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
Nov 3, 2013
Trading house exec stakes claim for women
Japan Inc. is still dominated by men, especially its trading houses, but Itochu's bold promotion of Mitsuru Claire Chino to executive officer has put her in a position to do something about it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 3, 2013
Indulge in 'Morning English' seminars with breakfast
What better way to start the morning than with a plate of eggs Benedict — made from organic eggs, of course — a cup of coffee and a copy of the new Japan Times/International New York Times?
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Nov 3, 2013
Secrecy Zipper
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2013
Opportunistic Giants force Game 7 as mighty Tanaka handed first defeat of 2013
The mighty Yomiuri Giants weren’t about to relinquish the Japan Series title without a good fight.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Nov 2, 2013
At a loss for words to explain Tanaka's loss
For awhile it was a joke even to ask the question.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 2, 2013
Shunga secrets bared between the covers
It looks like a classic coffee-table book, a hefty hardback of more than 500 pages and almost as many color illustrations — but be careful who you ask round for coffee if you're displaying the latest volume from the British Museum. That's because it's the lavish accompaniment to its new exhibition,...
EDITORIALS
Nov 2, 2013
Women's plight getting worse
The Japanese government's goal of increasing the percentage of women in leadership positions in every sector of society to 30 percent by 2020 seems farther away than ever.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2013
All Blacks crush Japan
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw scored a try and flyhalf Dan Carter kicked 10 points as both players returned from injury to lead New Zealand to a comfortable 54-6 win over Japan on Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 2, 2013
China mimics worst of 'Abenomics' at worst time
If imitation really is the greatest form of flattery, Shinzo Abe should be thrilled the Chinese are copying his "Abenomics" strategy to excite investors. The rest of the world shouldn't be. China isn't cribbing the prime minister's actual blueprint, but his formula of spin and hype that has convinced...
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2013
Rock band Monkey Majik provides positive vibes for Tohoku, enjoys passionate following for Golden Eagles
There was magic in the air before Game 6 of the Japan Series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 1, 2013
Eagles prepare to unleash Tanaka on Giants with title there for taking
Masahiro Tanaka blew out the candles on his birthday cake in one big breath.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Nov 1, 2013
Gambles pay off for Eagles skipper Hoshino
In the fifth game of the Japan Series, Senichi Hoshino went for the jugular.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 31, 2013
Eagles move closer to first Japan Series title
It wasn't exactly pretty and it was definitely a little harder than expected.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 31, 2013
Japan Times appoints advisers to improve coverage
The Japan Times announced Thursday that it has established The Japan Times Media Advisory Board, appointing four distinguished individuals living in Japan to improve the quality of the newspaper and its reportage.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Oct 31, 2013
Costume Shop
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Oct 30, 2013
Terauchi, Chono, Giants draw even with Eagles in Japan Series
Takayuki Terauchi and Hisayoshi Chono secured return tickets to Sendai for the Yomiuri Giants and breathed new life into the Japan Series in the process.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Oct 30, 2013
Aggressive-minded pitchers find success for Eagles
You've got to play aggressively — that's one of the cliches that has been used millions of times in sports.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 30, 2013
JT to cut 1,600 jobs, close four plants
Japan Tobacco Inc. is cutting 1,600 jobs and closing four domestic factories as part of its plan to boost competitiveness at home and profitability.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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