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WORLD CUP

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 17, 2018
Soccer makes its fans unhappy in the long run
The results are in: The pain of defeat may outweigh the joy of victory.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 16, 2018
'All Japan' World Cup team gave fans and the media much to mull over
Regardless of musical chairs with the manager job, the Japanese are basking in the afterglow of having made it to the round of 16 when few people had thought they could pull it off.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 15, 2018
Thailand's rescued cave boys won't see World Cup final live, hospital says
Twelve boys and their soccer coach rescued from a flooded Thai cave will watch a recording of the World Cup final which takes place Sunday, not the live broadcast, a hospital official said.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 15, 2018
Belgium has best World Cup showing, beats England by 2-0 to secure third-place finish
Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure its best-ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate's side home with a second straight loss.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 14, 2018
France relaxed ahead of World Cup final vs. Croatia
If Antoine Griezmann's jocular demeanor is anything to go by, France is far from overawed by the prospect of playing in the World Cup final and in buoyant spirits ahead of Sunday's clash with Croatia.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 13, 2018
Soccer's World Cup detoxifies Russia's global brand
When the last fan files out of Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Sunday after the soccer World Cup final, Vladimir Putin can bask in the knowledge that his objective for the tournament has been met: Russia has, for now at least, been re-branded.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jul 13, 2018
Future bright for England after trip to semis
There are two ways of looking at England in the 2018 World Cup. By almost unanimous agreement, England overachieved by reaching the semifinals and, because of the 2-1 loss to Croatia, playing Belgium in Saturday's third place playoff. The quarterfinals was the best most back home expected, or realistically...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 7, 2018
Japan still in hunt for 2020 berth
Everyone that is associated with the Japan men's national team and its fans breathed a huge sigh of relief after it managed to book a spot for the second round of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers with a win over Taiwan on Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 6, 2018
England striker Jamie Vardy doubtful for Sweden match due to injury
England forward Jamie Vardy is "looking doubtful" for the World Cup quarterfinal against Sweden on Saturday after suffering a groin strain having come on as a late substitute in the round of 16 victory over Colombia, manager Gareth Southgate has said.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 5, 2018
Japan's World Cup team: A not so spotless record
National team captain Makoto Hasebe revealed Thursday that it was the team's staff — not the players — who were responsible for leaving the dressing room spotless following Japan's World Cup defeat to Belgium on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 5, 2018
Nishino to pass torch as manager
National team manager Akira Nishino predicted Thursday that Japan will improve on its 2018 World Cup performance by reaching the quarterfinals in 2022, but he will not be around to lead the charge after the Japan Football Association announced it would not extend his contract past the end of this month....
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 4, 2018
Views from Japan: How much further can your team go in the FIFA World Cup?
Before the start of the World Cup, The Japan Times got the lowdown from Japan-based supporters of some of the 32 teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize in Russia.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 3, 2018
Russians love being victorious underdogs
Why the anti-Putin opposition is mad about the national soccer team, too.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2018
In wake of World Cup loss to Belgium, Japanese fans look back on unexpected run
Fans of the national soccer team were reflective on Tuesday after Japan's loss to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, with many looking back fondly on their better-than-expected performance in Russia.
BASKETBALL
Jul 3, 2018
Japan trounces Taiwan, earns spot in second round of FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers
The Japan men's national team's quest to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is still alive.
In a first, Japan issues cease-and-desist order against Google
The Google logo is seen at the company's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California. Japanese authorities on Tuesday issued a cease-and-desist order to Google over an alleged violation of the country's anti-monopoly law.
Japan to give India E5 and E3 shinkansen for free
A rendering of East Japan Railway's E10 series of bullet trains
China’s new bridge-forming barges offer new options for Taiwan invasion
This satellite image taken on March 25 shows three Chinese barges connected via extendable bridges in waters off Zhanjiang, in southern China's Guangdong province. Experts say the new barges could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan.
Four arrested over obscene AI images in Japan first
The suspects used free AI software to create images of naked adult women, who do not exist in the real world, using prompts that included terms such as "legs open," according to NHK.
'Chikan' incidents rise as Japan grapples with mental health and cultural challenges
Overcrowded trains and a lack of legal consequences for groping in Japan have led to a rise in "chikan," or groping, which has been linked to a mental condition and compounded by cultural stigmas.
Privacy and transparency clash in debate over bill on artificial insemination
Sachiko Ishizuka, who was born via artificial insemination by donor (AID), tells her story to lawmakers from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on April 9.
Why Ishiba became the first prime minister to hold talks with Rengo in 16 years
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Japanese Trade Union Confederation chief Tomoko Yoshino in a meeting Tuesday at the Prime Minister's Office
In a first, Japan issues cease-and-desist order against Google
The Google logo is seen at the company's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California. Japanese authorities on Tuesday issued a cease-and-desist order to Google over an alleged violation of the country's anti-monopoly law.
Sumo's throwback regional tours offer glimpse into sport's heart and history
Kirishima (behind) battles Atamifuji during a regional tour event in Hyogo Prefecture in 2023.
China’s new bridge-forming barges offer new options for Taiwan invasion
This satellite image taken on March 25 shows three Chinese barges connected via extendable bridges in waters off Zhanjiang, in southern China's Guangdong province. Experts say the new barges could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan.

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