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SOCCER / World cup
Jun 28, 2017
Netherlands-bound Doan targets World Cup spot
Up-and-coming midfielder Ritsu Doan had the 2018 Russia World Cup on his mind as he left for Europe on Wednesday to join Dutch first-division side FC Groningen on loan from Gamba Osaka.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Jun 15, 2017
A scorched-earth fix to a celebrity scandal
Scandals can send a celebrity's career careening off a cliff. This is especially true in Japan, where minor violations of the social code can lead to major personal repercussions.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 14, 2017
Japan draws with Iraq to move one win away from World Cup
Japan is one win away from qualifying for its sixth consecutive World Cup after grinding out a 1-1 draw away to Iraq on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2017
Halilhodzic forced into midfield reshuffle for Iraq qualifier
Japan midfielder Hotaru Yamaguchi remains doubtful and could force coach Vahid Halilhodzic into further tinkering for the World Cup qualifier against Iraq on Tuesday, when a win would massively boost the chance of a finals appearance in a year's time in Russia.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2017
Yamaguchi in doubt for World Cup qualifier
Japan midfielder Hotaru Yamaguchi remains doubtful for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Iraq due to a lower right leg injury.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 5, 2017
Hotly tipped goalkeeper Nakamura enjoying first taste of national team
Having been instrumental in Kashiwa Reysol's surge to the top of the J. League on an eight-game win streak, goalkeeper Kosuke Nakamura has earned his first Japan call-up for Wednesday's friendly against Syria and the World Cup qualifier away to Iraq next week.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 5, 2017
Usami added to Japan squad for Syria friendly
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic will call up Augsburg forward Takashi Usami for this week's friendly against Syria, the Japan Football Association said Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
May 31, 2017
Gambler Halilhodzic hoping chips keep falling his way
National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic's willingness to take risks has worked out well in recent months, and Japan will be hoping that his instincts continue to pay off in its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Iraq.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 28, 2017
Doan double sends Japan through at Under-20 World Cup
Ritsu Doan's brace erased a two-goal deficit as Japan reached the knockout phase of the Under-20 World Cup with a 2-2 Group D draw to Italy on Saturday.
SOCCER
May 24, 2017
Kubo delighted with Gent contribution
Japan striker Yuya Kubo returned home on Wednesday pleased with his goal-scoring exploits over the second half of the season at Belgium first-division club Gent.
SOCCER
Apr 9, 2017
Havenaar continues hot streak
In-form Mike Havenaar got his fourth goal in as many games on Saturday as Den Haag held off Groningen 4-3 in the Dutch top flight.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Apr 6, 2017
'Samurai Gourmet' explores the art of the meal
In the first episode of Japan's latest contribution to original Netflix programming, "Samurai Gourmet," Takeshi Kasumi enters a small teishoku (set meal) joint and grapples over whether to have a beer with lunch. Inspired by an imaginary samurai, he gets one. That's it.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 29, 2017
Goalkeeper Kawashima comes in from the cold to boost Japan's World Cup bid
Goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima believes he has repaid his manager's faith after returning from the international wilderness to steer Japan closer to a sixth straight World Cup appearance with two clean sheets in two qualifying wins.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 27, 2017
Halilhodzic warns Japan not to underestimate Thailand
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic cracked the whip on Monday and fired a warning shot at his team, ordering his players not to take Thailand lightly in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 27, 2017
Thailand hoping to frustrate Japan in World Cup qualifier
Thailand will go for broke against Japan in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier with hopes of reproducing Singapore's epic draw at Saitama Stadium in the previous qualifying round.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 26, 2017
Kagawa taking nothing for granted under Halilhodzic
Shinji Kagawa may have returned to the starting lineup for Japan in Thursday's win over the United Arab Emirates, but the Dortmund midfielder feels far from certain about his place in the first team.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 26, 2017
Honda confident of regaining Japan place despite Kubo's rise
Two-time World Cup star Keisuke Honda welcomes the competition from Japan teammate Yuya Kubo, vowing to recapture his place on the national team as he searches for a solution to his severe lack of playing time with AC Milan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 23, 2017
Samurai Japan manager Kokubo reflects on 'treasure' of leading team
Japan skipper Hiroki Kokubo said Thursday the experience of having managed the national side for 3½ years will be his life's treasure, even though the team failed to reclaim the World Baseball Classic title.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 22, 2017
Halilhodzic looking for team leaders to fill Hasebe gap against UAE
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic is confident his players can overcome the loss of captain Makoto Hasebe for Thursday's vital World Cup qualifier away to the United Arab Emirates.
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 22, 2017
Haraguchi seeking to extend scoring run for Japan
Reveling in his role with the national team, Hertha Berlin forward Genki Haraguchi will be looking to extend his scoring run to five straight World Cup qualifiers when Japan takes on the United Arab Emirates in final-round Group B on Thursday.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
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.
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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