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Ichiro Suzuki became one of the best hitters in baseball history during his 19-year career in MLB.
BASEBALL
Nov 19, 2024
Ichiro makes debut on Hall of Fame ballot
The superstar outfielder is considered by many to be a lock to gain induction during his first year on the ballot.
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 16, 2024
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The feet of the statue are the only remaining part of it after the theft, which was reported last Friday, according to The Seattle Times.
Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg recently spoke out about "vile comments" he and his wife were receiving from fans on social media.
MORE SPORTS
Aug 11, 2023
Tensions build after collision of hockey, TikTok and romance novels
BookTok has brought new fans to hockey, but some wonder if fans are crossing the line with explicit comments.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 8, 2023
Seattle schools sue Big Tech over youth mental health crisis
The suit appears to be the first of its kind in the U.S. brought by a school district, following similar claims filed last year by scores of families.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 15, 2022
49ers head into clash against Seahawks with chance to win division title
Brock Purdy emerged victorious from his first career NFL start, but not unscathed.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 10, 2022
Tom Brady adds buzz to NFL's first regular-season trip to Germany
The star quarterback is the main attraction for the first international game between division leaders.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2022
Jeremy Pena's home run lifts Astros to 18-inning win and sweep of Mariners
The Astros swept the best-of-five series 3-0, advancing to the ALCS for the sixth straight year and spoiling Seattle's first postseason appearance since 2001.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 14, 2022
MLB's playoff series set to swap cities in drama packed weekend
It will be the Phillies' first home playoff game since 2011 when they ultimately fell in five games in the NLDS to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 14, 2022
Yordan Alvarez strikes again as Astros take 2-0 ALDS lead over Mariners
After breaking Seattle hearts with a walk-off three-run home run in Game 1, Alvarez once again electrified Houston's home crowd.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 12, 2022
Astros, Yankees, Phillies and Dodgers win MLB series openers
The dramatic game-winning blast came after the visiting Mariners had seized a four-run lead through seven innings and the Astros were down to their last strike in the ninth.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 9, 2022
Mariners advance with record comeback; joined by Guardians, Phillies
The victory gave the Mariners a 2-0 triumph over Toronto in their American League wildcard series and sent Seattle into a best-of-five divisional series matchup against the Astros.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 10, 2022
Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson riding into Seattle with new team to start season
Wilson, who guided the Seahawks to their lone Super Bowl title, will play his first game for the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field, where he spent his first 10 seasons.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 8, 2022
Sue Bird gets rousing sendoff in final regular-season home game
A record crowd of 18,100 turned up to Climate Pledge Arena, chanting 'Thank you, Sue,' as the former No. 1 overall draft pick took a curtain call on her way to the playoffs.
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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