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Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 17, 2017
Reformed Kato satisfied with showing at Japan Women's Open
Miyu Kato insists she has left her court rage in New York for good and was gracious in defeat on Sunday after a heartbreaking loss to Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas in the Japan Women's Open final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 17, 2017
Diyas ends Kato's challenge to win Japan Women's Open
Local favorite Miyu Kato's fairy-tale run at the Japan Women's Open ended in heartbreak on Sunday, as the petite 22-year-old suffered a straight-sets defeat in the final against fellow qualifier Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 16, 2017
Kato, Diyas advance to Japan Women's Open final
Plucky qualifier Miyu Kato produced an epic comeback to advance to her first WTA Tour final on Saturday night, beating Croatia's Jana Fett 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 in the semifinals of the Japan Women's Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 15, 2017
Kato storms into semifinals at Japan Women's Open
Qualifier Miyu Kato stunned Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic in straight sets to reach the semifinals of the Japan Women's Open on Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 14, 2017
Nara ousted by Wang at Japan Women's Open
Local favorite Kurumi Nara's hopes of reaching the quarterfinals of the Japan Women's Open were shattered on Thursday with a straight sets defeat to China's Wang Qiang.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 13, 2017
Osaka vows to change childish ways after latest setback
Teenage hotshot Naomi Osaka was her own worst critic after a shock early exit at the Japan Women's Open on Wednesday, and admitted she had to change her "childish" ways ahead of another event in Tokyo next week at the Pan Pacific Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 13, 2017
Nara powers past Osaka in Japan Women's Open clash
Kurumi Nara claimed local bragging rights with a stunning 6-3, 6-0 win over rising star Naomi Osaka on Wednesday to reach the second round of the Japan Women's Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 12, 2017
Date routed 6-0, 6-0 in final match of career
Kimiko Date brought the curtain down on her storied tennis career after a first-round 6-0, 6-0 loss to Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic at the Japan Women's Open on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Sep 11, 2017
Pliskova makes winning start at Japan Women's Open
Fourth-seeded Czech Kristyna Pliskova overcame Taiwan's Chang Kai-chen in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Japan Women's Open on Monday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 11, 2017
Kamiji wins U.S. Open women's wheelchair singles title
World No. 1 Yui Kamiji earned her third Grand Slam title of the season by winning the women's singles final at the U.S. Open wheelchair championships on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 9, 2017
Date, Krunic to square off in opening round of Japan Women's Open
Kimiko Date will play 78th-ranked Serbian Aleksandra Krunic in the first round of the Japan Women's Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 7, 2017
Tennis icon Date concedes defeat in battle against age
Kimiko Date still wanted to stay on the court and play the game she has always loved.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 26, 2017
Osaka, Kerber to square off in first round at U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka was handed a tough first-round encounter in the upcoming U.S. Open on Friday as she begins her Grand Slam campaign against world No. 6 and defending champion Angelique Kerber of Germany.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 18, 2017
Miyazato to skip Canadian tournament due to family matter
Ai Miyazato, who will retire from golf after 12 seasons on the LPGA Tour, has decided not to compete in an upcoming tournament in Canada, citing family reasons, her management company said on her official website on Thursday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 14, 2017
Wrist pain forces Nishikori out of Cincinnati
World No. 9 Kei Nishikori will not compete in the upcoming Western and Southern Open hard court tournament as he is experiencing pain in his right wrist, he said through his official app on Sunday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Aug 8, 2017
Kihira shines as Japan skaters sweep titles
Japanese skaters dominated at the Asian Open Trophy last week in Hong Kong in the first event of the long Olympic season.
MORE SPORTS
Aug 6, 2017
Suzuki 10 shots off lead at Women's British Open
Ai Suzuki carded a 3-under 69 to sit 10 strokes off the lead after the third round of the Women's British Open on Saturday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 4, 2017
Nishikori beats del Potro to reach Citi Open quarterfinals
Kei Nishikori defeated three-time champion Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in straight sets Thursday to reach the quarterfinals at the rain-delayed Citi Open.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 4, 2017
Wie sets course record at Women's British Open; Miyazato eight shots back
Michelle Wie shot a course record 8-under 64 to top the leaderboard after the first round of the Women's British Open on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS
Aug 3, 2017
Miyazato to play at Women's British Open after father collapses
Former world No. 1 Ai Miyazato, whose father and coach Masaru collapsed on the course on Tuesday and has been hospitalized, has decided to take part in the Women's British Open as scheduled.
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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