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Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 1, 2018
Let's discuss Naomi Osaka's nationality
Amid the excitement of Naomi Osaka winning at the U.S. Open, some in Japan are wondering whether she will continue to compete for their country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Sep 22, 2018
Social media falls in love with Naomi Osaka as tennis star sparks debate
Naomi Osaka’s women’s singles final victory at the 2018 U.S. Open on Sept. 6 excited netizens in Japan, turning the young tennis superstar into one of the most popular figures online. Her trip to Japan last week only generated more buzz, with users being perpetually wowed by her and serious discussions...
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COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Sep 19, 2018
Warning to Naomi Osaka: Playing for Japan can seriously shorten your career
Naomi Osaka's decision to represent the country she left at the age of 3 may be good for her bottom line but not necessarily her longevity.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Sep 19, 2018
What does Japan's Nationality Act really mean for its dual citizens?
Given the present 'don't ask, don't tell' attitude of the Justice Ministry, it would be highly unusual if Naomi Osaka was forced to relinquish her U.S. citizenship at the age of 22.
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JAPAN / Society
Sep 14, 2018
Naomi Osaka is Japan's tennis darling, but could she eventually decide to play for the U.S.?
Amid the excitement of Naomi Osaka winning the women's title at the U.S. Open tennis tournament last weekend, some in Japan are wondering whether she will continue to compete for their country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 13, 2018
Why Serena Williams owes a triple apology
Serena Williams was the perpetrator, not the victim, of unprovoked abuse in last Saturday's U.S. Open final against Naomi Osaka.
EDITORIALS
Sep 10, 2018
Naomi Osaka, our newest hero
We hope that Naomi Osaka's victory in the U.S. Women's Open championship will help Japan to better appreciate its diversity and the richness and opportunity it creates.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2018
Tennis star Federer leaves Nike for Japan's Uniqlo in blockbuster deal
Tennis great Roger Federer, long all but synonymous with Nike Inc., has parted ways with the swoosh to join casual clothing brand Uniqlo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Jun 17, 2018
Nintendo's new game changers
Nintendo's summer releases include a new look for 'Pokemon' characters, an unusual sushi battle game and a tennis game that has already stood the test of time.
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Jun 10, 2018
Mima Ito, Tomokazu Harimoto claim singles titles at Japan Open
Teenagers Mima Ito and Tomokazu Harimoto made the last day of the Japan Open a memorable one for home fans as they claimed both singles crowns for the host nation on Sunday.
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May 6, 2018
Japan falls to China in World Team Table Tennis Championships women's final
The Japanese team of Mima Ito, Miu Hirano and Kasumi Ishikawa on Saturday was defeated 3-1 by defending champion China, which claimed its fourth consecutive women's title at the World Team Table Tennis Championships.
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May 5, 2018
South Korea men prevail over Japan in quarterfinals of World Team Table Tennis Championships
The Japan men's team suffered a 3-1 loss to South Korea in the quarterfinals of the World Team Table Tennis Championships on Friday, missing the podium at the tournament for the first time since 2006.
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May 4, 2018
Japan women cruise past unified Korea team to reach World Team Table Tennis Championships final
The unified Korea women's squad at the World Team Table Tennis Championships crashed out in its first fixture, losing to Japan 3-0 in Friday's semifinals.
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May 4, 2018
Japanese women advance to semifinals at World Team Table Tennis Championships
Japan's women advanced to the semifinals of the World Team Table Tennis Championships on Thursday with a 3-0 victory over Ukraine.
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Mar 26, 2018
Kasumi Ishikawa leads big day for Japanese women at German Open
Kasumi Ishikawa beat South Korea's Seo Hyo-won 4-1 to win the German Open women's singles title on Sunday, while compatriots Mima Ito and Hina Hayata won the women's doubles final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 3, 2018
Kei Nishikori books spot in ATP Challenger event final
Kei Nishikori defeated Taiwan's Jason Jung in straight sets on Friday to advance to the final of the RBC Tennis Championships, an ATP Challenger Tour event in Dallas.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 2, 2018
Kei Nishikori advances to semifinals at Dallas tournament
Kei Nishikori reached the semifinals of the RBC Tennis Championships on Thursday by beating Diminik Koepfer.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 1, 2018
Kei Nishikori rallies past Matthias Bachinger in second round of RBC Tennis Championships
Kei Nishikori survived an early scare Wednesday to claim a come-from-behind victory over German Matthias Bachinger in the second round of the RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas, an ATP Challenger Tour event.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 30, 2018
Kei Nishikori picks up first victory in comeback from wrist injury
Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori won his first match since returning from a five-month injury layoff, beating Dennis Novikov 6-3, 6-3 in the first-round of the Challenger Tennis Championships of Dallas on Monday.
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Jan 21, 2018
14-year-old Tomokazu Harimoto becomes youngest national table tennis singles champion
Fourteen-year-old Tomokazu Harimoto became Japan's youngest national table tennis singles champion on Sunday, beating Rio de Janeiro bronze medalist Jun Mizutani 4-2 in the men's final.

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