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Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2016
Yamada adjusting to new position with Samurai Japan
With the World Baseball Classic looming in March, slugging second baseman Tetsuto Yamada is facing a huge challenge — not only to hit against the best pitchers in the world, but to do so while negotiating a new position.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 7, 2016
Japan wins inaugural Under-23 Baseball World Cup
Japan came from behind to defeat Australia 10-3 in the final of the inaugural Under-23 Baseball World Cup on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 6, 2016
New boy Ideguchi looking to make impact for Japan
Gamba Osaka midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi is hoping to vindicate Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic's handing him his first crack at the national team for Friday's friendly against Oman and a crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia next week in Saitama.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2016
Samurai Japan has first practice ahead of four-game series
Despite some of its members having just completed a long season, Japan's men's national baseball team donned their Samurai Japan uniforms and took the field with a lot of energy for their first practice ahead of this week's four-game exhibition series against Mexico and the Netherlands.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 1, 2016
Every hero has a few human flaws
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 31, 2016
Nakazaki, Yanagita withdraw from Samurai Japan squad
Hiroshima Carp closer Shota Nakazaki and Fukuoka Softbank Hawks outfielder Yuki Yanagita pulled out of Japan's friendlies against Mexico and the Netherlands due to injuries, the national team said Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 31, 2016
Seventh time lucky as Japan wins Asian Under-19 title
Japan was crowned Under-19 Asian champion for the first time on Sunday, beating Saudi Arabia 5-3 on penalties after 120 minutes failed to separate the sides in a 0-0 draw in the final at the Bahrain National Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 12, 2016
Japan catches Australia off guard with pragmatic tactics
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic's decision to sit back and try to hit Australia on the break on Tuesday certainly had its effect, taking the Socceroos players by complete surprise.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 10, 2016
Okazaki declares himself fit to face Australia
Shinji Okazaki will play through the pain in his left ankle and has declared himself ready for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 10, 2016
Postecoglou tips Cahill to inflict more misery on Japan
Australia is poised to unleash its Japan specialist Tim Cahill on the Samurai Blue on Tuesday, when the two Asian giants clash in a highly charged World Cup qualifier at the Etihad Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 7, 2016
Halilhodzic toasts Japan after dramatic win over Iraq
National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic believes his players "deserve two glasses of champagne" after Thursday's dramatic 2-1 World Cup-qualifying win over Iraq, but warned they will have to sharpen up at set pieces before they take on Australia on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Oct 5, 2016
Match-rusty Japan left with little margin for error in qualifiers
National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic last week bridled at suggestions that he is making excuses for Japan's underwhelming start to the final round of 2018 World Cup qualifiers. But there will be no place to hide if the Samurai Blue slip further off the pace after games against Iraq and Australia over...
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 2, 2016
Saito called up for World Cup qualifiers
Winger Manabu Saito of Yokohama F. Marinos was called up by Japan manager Vahid Halilhodzic on Saturday for two upcoming World Cup final qualifying matches after Mainz forward Yoshinori Muto and Augsburg's Takashi Usami pulled out with injuries.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Sep 23, 2016
Samurai Japan skipper Kokubo promotes team's new uniforms for WBC, stays mum about roster
Hiroki Kokubo didn't drop any hints about who would be on the Samurai Japan team for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He did, however, help reveal what they would be wearing.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 7, 2016
Japan earns crucial breathing space with win over Thailand
After encountering an early stumbling block on the road to Russia for the 2018 World Cup finals, Japan comfortably beat Thailand 2-0 on Tuesday night to pick up its first three points of the final round of Asian qualifiers — and perhaps save coach Vahid Halilhozic from the very real possibility being...
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 7, 2016
Japan beats Thailand to get World Cup qualifying campaign up and running
Japan got its World Cup qualifying final-round campaign up and running by beating Thailand 2-0 in Bangkok on Tuesday night for its first win in Asian zone Group B.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 5, 2016
Japan confident of rebounding against Thailand
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic believes his players have the quality and experience to get their World Cup qualification back on track with a win against Group B outsider Thailand at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 5, 2016
Asano blames self for 'ghost goal' against UAE
Stuttgart striker Takuma Asano has bizarrely blamed himself for the goal that never was in Japan's shock 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat against the United Arab Emirates last week.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 4, 2016
Thai coach Kiatisuk expecting Japanese backlash
A wounded animal can be a dangerous beast and Thailand coach Kiatisuk Senamuang is expecting a fierce backlash from Japan when the two teams meet in Bangkok on Tuesday in a final-round Asian qualifier for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 4, 2016
Honda calls out teammates ahead of Japan's crucial match against Thailand
Japan attacker Keisuke Honda has ordered his teammates to stand up and be counted when they face Thailand in Bangkok on Tuesday in a crunch final-round qualifier for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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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