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Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 20, 2014
Japan grabs exhibition victory over MLB All-Stars in tour finale
Samurai Japan halts a two-game losing streak on Thursday, beating a team of major leaguers 6-4 in an exhibition that wrapped up MLB's tour of Japan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 19, 2014
Samurai Japan, MLB stars not ready to ease up in exhibition
After Samurai Japan beat an MLB team 3-2 in the Japan-MLB All-Star Series, Thursday's exhibition in Okinawa gives the big leaguers a chance to ostensibly go home with a .500 record against the host nation.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 19, 2014
Honda says veterans vital for Japan
AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda believes Japan has reaped the benefit of recalling a number of seasoned veterans and says experience will be crucial to the Samurai Blue's chances of retaining their Asian Cup title in Australia in January.
BASEBALL
Nov 18, 2014
Samurai Japan pitching coach Katori embraces serious demeanor in preparation for 2017 WBC
The MLB-Japan All-Star Series is sort of a deceiving event, because it's uncertain what kind of physical condition the players are in and how close they are to their top level.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 17, 2014
Aguirre calls for repeat performance against Australia
Buoyed by a 6-0 demolition of Honduras on Friday, Japan coach Javier Aguirre has called for more of the same when the Samurai Blue take on Asian Cup hosts Australia on Tuesday in their final match before launching their defense of the continental title in January.
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 17, 2014
Socceroos expecting tough clash with Japan
It may only be a warm-up for the upcoming Asian Cup, but Australia captain Mile Jedinak is predicting an intense encounter when the Socceroos take on Japan in Tuesday's friendly in Osaka.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 15, 2014
Wada proud to represent MLB
Tsuyoshi Wada entered Game 2 of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series on Friday night at Tokyo Dome to the strains of Tom Petty's 1989 hit "Free Fallin'," which was serving as the de facto soundtrack to Rob Wooten's exit from the game after having given up a run.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 14, 2014
Yanagita carries Samurai Japan to Game 2 win over MLB All-Stars
In a game featuring six-time MLB All-Star Robinson Cano, three-time All-Star Evan Longoria and 2006 AL MVP and four-time All-Star Justin Morneau, the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks' Yuki Yanagita shone brighter than all of them.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 13, 2014
Sawamura Award winner Kaneko to start Game 2
Samurai Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo hopes that right-hander Chihiro Kaneko will continue in Friday's Game 2 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series what teammate Kenta Maeda started in a 2-0 win in Game 1.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 12, 2014
Maeda handcuffs MLB stars as Samurai Japan wins Game 1
Hiroshima Carp ace Kenta Maeda pitched five shutout innings to lead Samurai Japan in a 2-0 victory over a group of visiting major league stars in Game 1 of the Japan All-Star series on Wednesday night in Osaka.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Nov 12, 2014
Aguirre's experiments on back burner as Asian Cup looms
Japan manager Javier Aguirre is running out of time to build a team for January's Asian Cup, but the Mexican will hope that the return of several familiar faces for two friendlies over the coming week can provide instant solutions.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 10, 2014
Samurai Japan loses warm-up game
Samurai Japan's warm-up effort on Monday came out half baked, as manager Hiroki Kokubo's squad lost 1-0 to a team selected from the rosters of the Pacific League's Fukuoka Softbank Hawks and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 5, 2014
Aguirre recalls veterans for Honduras, Australia friendlies
Japan manager Javier Aguirre turned to the tried and trusted for upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Australia, recalling several veterans on Wednesday for the last warm-ups ahead of the Asian Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 11, 2014
Concussed Kagawa to miss Brazil friendly
Shinji Kagawa will not travel to Singapore for Japan's friendly against Brazil after showing symptoms of a concussion, the Japan Football Association said following Friday's 1-0 victory over Jamaica.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Oct 9, 2014
Samurai Japan unveils remaining players for MLB series
The organizers of the 2014 Nichibei Yakyu all-star series announced the remaining players for the Japan national team and 10 more players for the major league squad on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 1, 2014
Aguirre calls up Kagawa, Havenaar
Japan coach Javier Aguirre called up Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa and Cordoba striker Mike Havenaar as the Mexican named a 23-man squad for upcoming Asian Cup warmups against Jamaica and Brazil.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 27, 2014
Aguirre demands commitment
Japan coach Javier Aguirre has warned his Samurai Blue that there is no room for egos in his squad and says he would have no hesitation in leaving out players who are not fully committed to the cause as he builds toward the Asian Cup in Australia in January.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 18, 2014
Narahara, Inaba join Kokubo's Samurai Japan staff
Japan national team manager Hiroki Kokubo had hoped to get active coaches to help him select national team players and got his wish on Thursday, when a pair of active first-team coaches were named to the Samurai Japan staff.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 8, 2014
Venezuela coach backs Aguirre to succeed
Venezuela coach Noel Sanvicente believes Japan's hiring of former Mexico boss Javier Aguirre will have a positive impact but warned the Asian champions not to expect overnight success.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 8, 2014
Nishikori's run to final inspires Samurai Blue
Gaku Shibasaki hopes he can take his first step onto the international stage Tuesday, hours after a fellow Aomori Yamada High School alumni tries to make sporting history with the world watching him — that being Kei Nishikori.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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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