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SAMURAI BLUE

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 3, 2018
Japan manager Akira Nishino takes blame for defeat
A "devastated" Japan coach Akira Nishino took the blame for the 3-2 loss to Belgium that knocked his team out of the World Cup on Monday, saying he made tactical errors.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 2, 2018
Japan vs Belgium @ 2018 FIFA World Cup, as it happened
Welcome to our live blog of the Japan vs Belgium game, which will decide who advances to the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 2, 2018
Japan manager Akira Nishino says team hasn't practiced penalty kicks
Japan manager Akira Nishino admitted on Sunday that he has not drilled his players for a penalty shootout ahead of their World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 1, 2018
Belgium's Dries Mertens pays respect to Japan ahead of World Cup clash
After finishing the World Cup group phase as the top-scoring team, Belgium has every right to be confident, but forward Dries Mertens said Saturday the Red Devils will approach Japan with the appropriate respect.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 1, 2018
Nishino apologizes to players for tactics late in group-stage match against Poland
Japan head coach Akira Nishino revealed Saturday that he apologized to his players for making them hold onto the ball and avoid attacking late in their final World Cup group game against Poland, in a tactical move which saw them loudly jeered by spectators.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 28, 2018
Japan vs Poland @ 2018 FIFA World Cup, as it happened
Welcome to our live blog of the Japan vs Poland game, which will decide who moves to the final 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 27, 2018
Keisuke Honda says Japan is making up for 2014 disappointment at World Cup
Dubbed "Old Man Japan" by fans and media, the country's oldest-ever World Cup squad is finally exhibiting a brand of soccer it was unable to play at the previous tournament, veteran Keisuke Honda said Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 26, 2018
Shinji Okazaki says Japan expects difficult match as Poland seeks to salvage pride
Japan is expecting an all-out effort from a Poland side with nothing but pride on the line in its final World Cup group match, forward Shinji Okazaki said Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 25, 2018
World Cup's 'Battle of the Cleaners' ends in draw
It was perhaps fitting that the World Cup match between Senegal and Japan — whose fans have received international acclaim for their cleanliness in the stadium — ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw Sunday in Ekaterinburg.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 25, 2018
Japan's conviction growing stronger with each step at World Cup
A World Cup campaign that threatened to be an ordeal for Japan is turning into one of steadily growing conviction. If the Samurai Blue can produce another performance like Sunday's 2-2 draw with Senegal, a place in the knockout round will be theirs for the taking.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 24, 2018
Quiet achiever Yuya Osako urges Japan to go all-out for win against Senegal
While a draw against Senegal would take Japan a step closer to the World Cup round of 16, nothing less than a win will be good enough against the joint group leaders, the Samurai Blue's man of the moment Yuya Osako said Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 22, 2018
Japan keeps focused on preparations for Senegal
Despite Japan's surprise 2-1 win over Colombia fueling predictions of a knockout-stage berth, members of the Samurai Blue squad were keeping a lid on expectations Thursday ahead of their upcoming match against Senegal.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 21, 2018
Japan resets after avenging '14 loss
For veterans of Japan's 2014 World Cup campaign, avenging a painful loss at that tournament to Colombia was cause for only momentary celebration, goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 20, 2018
Japan's players well aware of Senegal's skill, discipline
Japan will face a tough task containing Senegal's speedy, skillful attacking players in its next World Cup clash, left back Yuto Nagatomo said Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 20, 2018
Early present helps Japan claim perfect start to World Cup campaign
An opening win that few saw coming has given Japan the perfect start to its World Cup campaign, but there will be further hurdles to clear if the team is to book its place in the knockout round.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2018
Honda happy to return to Russia
Having won a slew of trophies with Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow, this World Cup is a happy homecoming of sorts for Keisuke Honda.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 17, 2018
Japan determined to avoid costly fouls in World Cup opener against Colombia
With several games at this World Cup so far having been decided by penalties and free kicks, Japan will be looking to avoid costly fouls when it faces Colombia in its opening match, defender Gotoku Sakai said Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 17, 2018
Philippe Troussier: Japan can thrive under Akira Nishino
Japan's decision to axe Vahid Halilhodzic two months before the World Cup finals came as a surprise to many, but former boss Philippe Troussier believes the appointment of Akira Nishino could give the Samurai Blue a much-needed boost.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 17, 2018
Japan won't change strategy based on James Rodriguez's status for Colombia
Japan's mind set will not change if Colombia is without star playmaker James Rodriguez for the team's World Cup opener, defender Yuto Nagatomo said Saturday, following reports that the 2014 Golden Boot winner's status is in doubt for the Group H clash in Saransk.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 16, 2018
Veteran goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima says Japan still haunted by 2014 loss to Colombia
As Japan and Colombia prepare to go into battle at the World Cup again, the Samurai Blue remain haunted by memories of their clash with the South Americans at the previous tournament, goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said Friday.
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.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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.
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