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Rugby
Nov 10, 2015
Lapasset lauds rugby's 'global vision'
Bernard Lapasset, the chairman of World Rugby, said Monday that he supports the inclusion of Japan in the Southern Hemisphere's Rugby Championship alongside New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 10, 2015
The 'postwar period' isn't over
The 'history war' between Japan and China will continue as long as the two countries are unable to resolve the gap in their interests in international political terms and address the contradictions between their national interests and strategies.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 8, 2015
Nishikori confident he'll be ready for ATP World Tour Finals
Injury-hit world No. 7 Kei Nishikori is "100 percent OK" to play at the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals, his management announced on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 7, 2015
Premier 12 begins with Japan-South Korea clash
One day before the inaugural Premier 12 debuts, Japan national baseball team manager Hiroki Kokubo and South Korea skipper Kim In-sik addressed the media at a Sapporo hotel on Saturday evening.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Nov 6, 2015
UNESCO eyes improvement in documentary listing system after Japan objects to Nanking Massacre papers
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova made the comments during a meeting with culture minister Hiroshi Hase in Paris on Friday, according to Hase.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Nov 6, 2015
Indignant Japan urges UNESCO to overhaul procedures after Nanjing records flap
The government has weighed in again over UNESCO's acceptance of Chinese records of a wartime atrocity, demanding improved procedures.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 5, 2015
Kanazaki called up for World Cup qualifiers
Kashima Antlers striker Mu Kanazaki earned his first national call-up in five years as Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Thursday named his squad for the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers away to Singapore and Cambodia.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2015
Top League looking to capitalize on Rugby World Cup fever
Top League stars, including some of Japan's Rugby World Cup heroes, assembled for a news conference in Tokyo on Monday as the 2015-16 season prepares to kick off around the nation on Nov. 13.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2015
Jones signs off with plea for Japan to keep momentum
Outgoing national rugby team coach Eddie Jones bid farewell to Japan on Monday with a warning that the Brave Blossoms must keep winning to make the 2019 Rugby World Cup a success.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2015
Goromaru, Japan earn World Rugby honors
Japan's superb showing at the recently concluded Rugby World Cup was rewarded Sunday at the annual World Rugby awards ceremony, with the Brave Blossoms' victory over South Africa, including a thrilling last-gasp try, voted "Best Match Moment," and fullback Ayumu Goromaru named in the tournament's Dream...
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Nov 1, 2015
Paint it black
TENNIS
Nov 1, 2015
Nishikori qualifies for ATP World Tour Finals
Japan's World No. 6, Kei Nishikori, qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals for the second year in a row on Saturday as the eight-man field was settled for the Nov. 15-22 event in London.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 31, 2015
'Allegiance' depicts the isolation and struggles of Japanese-Americans during WWII
Caswell "Cash" Harrison, the protagonist in this legal thriller set during World War II, is a fortunate young man. Fresh out of Columbia Law School, his family ties to the network of Philadelphia patricians promises him a cozy legal career. But having failed his military physical on a technicality, Harrison...
Rugby
Oct 30, 2015
Jones, Brave Blossoms nominated for awards
Eddie Jones and the Brave Blossoms were both nominated for awards by World Rugby on Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 29, 2015
Meyer wants to stay on as Springboks coach
Heyneke Meyer concedes he has made a lot of mistakes as South Africa coach, but wants to put a disappointing Rugby World Cup campaign behind them and be given the opportunity to take the Springboks to the next level.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 28, 2015
JRFU in no rush to appoint new Brave Blossoms coach
Japan Rugby Football Union chairman Noriyuki Sakamoto said Tuesday that the JRFU was "currently looking at the selection" of a new national team coach but that he "couldn't be certain" an appointment would be made before the end of the year.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 28, 2015
Japan, China, South Korea vow enhanced ties for disaster management
Disaster management ministers from Japan, China and South Korea agreed Wednesday to strengthen cooperation on promoting a U.N. action plan adopted in March to respond to emergencies.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 28, 2015
Rugby World Cup 2019 opener and finale dates disclosed — and 'dynamic' logo revealed
Rugby World Cup 2019 will kick off in Tokyo on Sept. 20 and reach its conclusion in Yokohama on Nov. 2, it was announced Tuesday in London.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 26, 2015
Let's discuss Japan at the Rugby World Cup
Rugby fever has swept the field in Japan after the national team achieved a best-ever three wins at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 26, 2015
Australia beats Argentina to set up Rugby World Cup final clash with All Blacks
The 2015 Rugby World Cup final will be a trans-Tasman affair after Australia topped Argentina 29-15 on Sunday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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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