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WORLD CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 14, 2016
Confident Osako ready to take risks against Saudis
Having marked his international return in style with a brace against Oman, Cologne striker Yuya Osako is champing at the bit and said Monday he is ready to take risks if he is picked to play in Tuesday's crucial final-round World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 14, 2016
Saudi Arabia coach Van Marwijk looking to beat Japan again
The pressure is on Japan, not on Saudi Arabia, and the visitors will play for all three points, Saudi Arabia soccer coach Bert van Marwijk said Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 14, 2016
Halilhodzic prepares to bench stars for World Cup showdown
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic suggested Monday he may leave both Keisuke Honda and Shinji Kagawa out of the lineup for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia, a game that could determine the fate of his team in the campaign for Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 14, 2016
Okazaki says Japan's days of dominance in Asia are over
Japan is no longer the dominant force of Asian soccer it once was and must be prepared to fight bare knuckle at continental level, Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki said on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Nov 9, 2016
Japan looking to build on recovery in crucial Saudi clash
Vahid Halilhodzic appears to have weathered the storm that threatened to cut short his tenure as national team manager last month. But the Bosnian will be anxious not to slip back into the danger zone when Japan takes on Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifier in Saitama next Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 7, 2016
Makino warns World Cup clash with Saudis could make or break Japan's campaign
The World Cup qualifier against Group B leader Saudi Arabia next week could make or break Japan's campaign, defender Tomoaki Makino said Monday.
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 4, 2016
Halilhodzic names Osako to squad for friendly, World Cup qualifier
Cologne striker Yuya Osako returned to the national team fold as Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Friday named his squad for next week's friendly against Oman and a crunch final-round World Cup qualifier against Group B leader Saudi Arabia in Saitama on Nov. 15.
SOCCER
Nov 1, 2016
Japan Under-19 coach Uchiyama to stay in charge for U-20 World Cup
The Japan Football Association's executive committee confirmed Tuesday that Japan Under-19 coach Atsushi Uchiyama will remain in charge through next year's Under-20 World Cup in South Korea.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 29, 2016
Ueda victorious in last ITU Triathlon World Cup event of season
Ai Ueda claimed this season's final race of the ITU Triathlon World Cup on Saturday, clocking 2 hours, 1 minute, 2 seconds for her sixth career win.
Rugby
Oct 26, 2016
World Rugby chief Beaumont says host cities must drive 2019 ticket sales
The challenge of ensuring there are full stadiums at the next Rugby World Cup must be taken up by the 12 host cities if Japan 2019 is to rival the fiscal success of last year's tournament in England, according to World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont.
Rugby
Oct 25, 2016
IGBS named host broadcaster for 2019 Rugby World Cup
The host broadcaster for the 2019 Rugby World Cup will be International Games Broadcast Services, World Rugby announced Tuesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 14, 2016
Rugby chief fears Olympics leaving 2019 World Cup in shade
World Rugby chief Brett Gosper admits he is concerned that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are shunting the 2019 Rugby World Cup into the shadows just three years before Japan hosts the event.
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.
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 9, 2016
Kruse says Australia faces a 'massive game' against Japan
Australia will aim to reassert its presence as Asian champion by defeating Japan on Tuesday, when the confederation's two heavyweights clash in an early showdown of the World Cup final qualifying round.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 8, 2016
Honda likens Japan's upcoming match against Australia to a cup final
Japan vs. Australia is high profile on any stage, but Tuesday's World Cup qualifier will be as important as the matchup gets for the visitors — as if they were playing for a title, according to Keisuke Honda.
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
Oct 6, 2016
Birthday boy Yamaguchi lifts Japan with dramatic late goal against Iraq
Substitute Hotaru Yamaguchi volleyed in an injury-time winner to jolt Japan's bid to reach a sixth straight World Cup into life with a 2-1 victory over Iraq on Thursday.
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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