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Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 3, 2021
Women's Rugby World Cup likely to be postponed until 2022 due to COVID-19
This year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is set to be pushed back until next year after the sport's global governing body said on Tuesday it was difficult to host the event as planned due to uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2021
Koala at Japanese zoo becomes world's oldest in captivity
Although she is a centenarian in human years, the koala named Midori is doing fine with no serious health problems, according to Awaji Farm Park England Hill.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 2, 2021
Guinness recognizes Yuki Kawauchi for 100th sub-2:20 marathon
The former 'citizen runner,' who gained international attention after winning the 2018 Boston Marathon, hit the triple-digit mark last December at the Hofu Marathon in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 2, 2021
Kei Nishikori wins first ATP match in five months in Rotterdam
Kei Nishikori won his first ATP Tour match in five months on Monday, beating seventh-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada 7-6 (7-4), 6-1 in the first round of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 2, 2021
Aaron Smith commits to All Blacks through 2023 Rugby World Cup
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby through to the 2023 World Cup in France.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 1, 2021
Nara pagoda opens after first renovation in over 100 years
A pagoda that's a national treasure at Yakushiji, a Buddhist temple listed as a World Heritage site in Nara, was partially opened to the public Monday following its first renovation in more than 100 years.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 27, 2021
Japan to face Eddie Jones' England in second match of World Cup pool stage
Japan will open its 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign in France against the second-ranked team from the Americas qualifying tournament before clashing with heavyweight England and former coach Eddie Jones, World Rugby announced Friday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 27, 2021
Akito Watabe places fifth at world championships as Jarl Magnus Riiber defends crown
Norway's Jarl Magnus Riiber defended his men's normal hill Nordic combined title in the individual Gundersen competition with Akito Watabe finishing fifth at the FIS Ski World Championships in Germany on Friday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 26, 2021
Sara Takanashi finishes third at world ski jumping championships
Takanashi, who was unable to improve on her 100-meter first attempt on the normal hill, will have another chance to win gold at next week's big hill event.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 25, 2021
Naomi Osaka nominated for 2021 Laureus award
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and Kento Momota, the top-ranked men's badminton player, were among the nominees for the 22nd annual Laureus World Sports Awards, the awards' organizers said Wednesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 23, 2021
Rugby World Cup teams to get longer rests and bigger squads
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will have increased rest periods for all teams as part of a new player welfare package announced on Monday by the Rugby World Cup Board, the World Rugby executive committee and tournament organizers.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 21, 2021
Asa Ando breaks ground with top-10 slalom finish at worlds
The 24-year-old achieved a best-ever result for a Japanese woman at the worlds, beating Emiko Okazaki's 13th-place runs at the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 20, 2021
Ryoyu Kobayashi surpasses Noriaki Kasai with record 18th World Cup win
Ryoyu Kobayashi broke the record for most ski jumping World Cup wins by a Japanese man on Friday, claiming his 18th career crown in Rasnov, Romania.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 20, 2021
Sara Takanashi soars to 60th women's World Cup victory
In the four events since being disqualified for a minor suit violation on Feb. 5, Takanashi has won three times and finished second once.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 19, 2021
Final Top League set to kick off as rugby clubs eye new era
Beginning next year, the top 25 teams in the nation — 16 from the Top League and nine Top Challenge League sides — will play in a new three-tier competition.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 14, 2021
Ryoyu Kobayashi ties Japan men's World Cup win record
Kobayashi, the overall World Cup winner two seasons ago, drew level with veteran Noriaki Kasai after his 17th career victory and first of the season.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 8, 2021
Sara Takanashi captures back-to-back World Cup wins in Austria
Sara Takanashi made it two World Cup wins in two days in Hinzenbach, Austria, as the Japanese national dominated the women's ski jumping competition again on Sunday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 3, 2021
Russia's doping ban for Tokyo Games finalized
Russia's ban from the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games was finalized Tuesday after neither the World Anti-Doping Agency nor Russian authorities appealed a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that bars the country from international competition until December 2022.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 30, 2021
As companies chase net-zero, backers say carbon offsets are 'part of the answer'
As more companies commit to cutting their emissions to net zero, the offsets they purchase could spur development of clean technologies like hydrogen fuel.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 29, 2021
New Zealand to face Australia in World Cup opening-night blockbuster
Host and reigning champion New Zealand will take on neighbor Australia at Auckland's Eden Park on the opening night of the women's Rugby World Cup in September, organizers said on Friday.
'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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