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SPORTS
Sep 6, 2018
Earthquake forces sports cancellations
A number of sporting events have been postponed or cancelled in the wake of Thursday morning's magnitude 6.7 earthquake in Hokkaido.
SOCCER
Sep 6, 2018
JFA to evaluate Japan-Chile match after Hokkaido earthquake
The Japan Football Association is evaluating whether or not Friday's international friendly between Japan and Chile will take place as planned.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 29, 2018
Akira Nishino reflects on Japan's wild World Cup ride
Former national team manager Akira Nishino admits he still has regrets about Japan's exit from this summer's World Cup in Russia, but he believes the team has a bright future under successor Hajime Moriyasu.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 20, 2018
Samurai Japan names roster for fall Nichibei Yakyu series
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Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 16, 2018
Keisuke Honda's globetrotting career leads to Australia
Six weeks ago, Samurai Blue star Keisuke Honda announced that he had participated in his last World Cup and hinted that retirement was on the table.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 26, 2018
Hajime Moriyasu appointed manager of Japan men's national team
The Japan Football Association on Thursday asserted its days of reliance on foreign managers was over by naming Japan Olympic squad head coach Hajime Moriyasu to also manage the senior national team.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 16, 2018
'All Japan' World Cup team gave fans and the media much to mull over
Regardless of musical chairs with the manager job, the Japanese are basking in the afterglow of having made it to the round of 16 when few people had thought they could pull it off.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 12, 2018
Takashi Inui aims to be key contributor for Real Betis
A week after returning to Japan following Samurai Blue's round-of-16 defeat to Belgium at the World Cup, Takashi Inui said Thursday the next step is contributing to his new team, Real Betis, in Spain's La Liga.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 11, 2018
Hajime Moriyasu emerges as top coaching candidate for Japan national team
Hajime Moriyasu, who will coach Japan's men's team during the soccer competition at the 2020 Olympics, is the top candidate to manage the full national team, sources said Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 4, 2018
Japan captain Makoto Hasebe announces international retirement
Japan captain Makoto Hasebe announced Tuesday he is retiring from the national team, a day after the Samurai Blue were knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2018
In wake of World Cup loss to Belgium, Japanese fans look back on unexpected run
Fans of the national soccer team were reflective on Tuesday after Japan's loss to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, with many looking back fondly on their better-than-expected performance in Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 3, 2018
Keisuke Honda says he has played in final World Cup of his career
Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda has hinted that he will end his international career, saying on Monday that the World Cup in Russia will be his last.
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.

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