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WORLD
Jun 13, 2014
Brazil wins, comes alive for World Cup despite protests
Brazil exploded with street parties as its soccer team won the opening game of the World Cup on Thursday, but scattered violent protests were a reminder that many locals remain angry over the billions spent to host the tournament.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 12, 2014
Challenges of 1944 remain
Many of the challenges facing the world in June 1944 have still to be fully met. Occasions such as the recent memorial ceremonies at Normandy evoke sad memories as well as valuable self-reflection.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jun 12, 2014
The world could be your oyster in Aichi
In Peru, the largest Incan festival, Inti Raymi (Festival of Sun), takes place on June 25 in honor of Inti, the sun god. In Japan, those in Aichi Prefecture on June 14 and 15 can celebrate, too, by enjoying performances by the Andean folk trio Ekekos, who will honor Inti by playing traditional panflutes...
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CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Jun 12, 2014
We are the World Cup: anthems from pitches past
Japan plays its first match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, against Côte d’Ivoire this weekend. Although the tournament kicks off two days earlier in São Paulo, for many the Samurai Blue’s opening game ushers in the event, along with the activities that would normally raise eyebrows but get a pass...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2014
Police to flood Shibuya as Japan kicks off World Cup campaign
Tokyo police will deploy about 800 officers in the Shibuya area Sunday to control crowds and reduce jams, noise and possible vandalism as Japan faces Cote d'Ivoire in the opening round of soccer's World Cup.
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2014
Kennedy to visit Okinawa, mark WWII
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy will attend a memorial ceremony in Okinawa Prefecture on June 23 to commemorate the victims of the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 11, 2014
Plot your team's progress on our World Cup 2014 wall chart
Over the past month, Mark Buckton has been collecting the views of Japan-based representatives of the 32 nations taking part in the FIFA World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 11, 2014
Japan ready to make experience count at fifth World Cup
Japanese soccer can be rightfully proud of the progress it has made as the national team prepares to begin its fifth straight World Cup campaign, but no one in the squad will be happy just to take part.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 11, 2014
'Keeper Kawashima not worried about World Cup ball
Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima was one of several players to put the boot in on the World Cup ball in South Africa four years ago, but the Standard Liege custodian says he has no such worries about the "Brazuca" to be used at the Brazil tournament kicking off on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 10, 2014
Brazil ready to take on world's best on home turf
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday (Friday, Japan time) in the country that has won the tournament more times than any other — Brazil. Thirty-two teams will compete over the next month for a place in the final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium on July 13.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 10, 2014
Donations send Tohoku kids to World Cup
Soccer fans in Chiba Prefecture have raised more than ¥2.5 million in donations to send four children from Tohoku's Oshika Peninsula to watch the Japan play in the World Cup in Brazil.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 10, 2014
Some companies still struggle with their dark WWII history
The amount of bookshelf space dedicated to the 12 years of Hitler's Third Reich often exceeds that of any other period in history, but the role and the complicity of companies in the atrocities committed by the Nazis continue to be shrouded in obscurity.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 10, 2014
Will host Brazil win the World Cup?
For most people, Brazil is favored to win the World Cup as it's the country organizing the competition this year. But if history is any indication, a different outcome could be in the making.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 9, 2014
World Cup video views from Tokyo: Cote d'Ivoire, Greece and Algeria
An Ivorian 'ambassador of goodwill,' a Greek diplomat and an Algerian businessman discuss their teams' prospects in the World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 9, 2014
Thousands turn out to watch Japan's first practice session in Brazil
As a police helicopter circled overhead to keep a watchful eye on scores of anti-World Cup demonstrators outside the stadium, over 5,000 fans turned out to watch Japan’s first practice session Sunday, a day after the Asian champions arrived in Brazil for soccer’s showpiece tournament.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 8, 2014
New S. Korean foundation to fight for laborers forced to toil for Japanese overlords
South Korea launches a foundation to assist Koreans forced to work for Japanese institutions and companies during Japan's vicious colonial rule.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 8, 2014
Sony urges vigorous FIFA probe of Qatar World Cup 'bribes'
Sony Corp. became the first World Cup sponsor to call for a thorough investigation into accusations bribes were paid to secure the 2022 tournament for Qatar, raising pressure on soccer chiefs who have threatened to move the event if the allegations are proved true.
COMMUNITY / Voices / Fiction
Jun 7, 2014
Rice: Sowing the nascent seeds — my upbringing
Haruko Harrison begins her story
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 7, 2014
Japan wins final warm-up match
AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda scored twice and Yoshito Okubo grabbed a dramatic late winner on Friday as Japan came from 2-0 down to beat Zambia 4-3 in its final warm-up match for the upcoming World Cup finals.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 7, 2014
Zaccheroni not satisfied with victory over Zambia
Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni says Samurai Blue have their work cut out in the coming week ahead of their World Cup opener against Cote d'Ivoire, and was far from pleased despite the team wrapping up its training camp with a thrilling 4-3 win over Zambia on Friday night.
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
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.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
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.
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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