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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 12, 2016
Risk of war returns to Europe
Europe remains home to more than half the world's nuclear weapons, and a growing number of experts believe that the risk of a third major war there is increasing.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 11, 2016
The roots of mistrust in Middle East societies
Reviving Islamic law would only deepen a trust deficit that is a key source of the Middle East's current economic underdevelopment and political failures.
OLYMPICS
Jul 7, 2016
World Baseball Softball Confederation to inspect Yokohama Stadium
The World Baseball Softball Confederation will conduct an inspection next week of Yokohama Stadium as a possible venue for Olympic baseball and softball at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 5, 2016
Dynamic scorer Nash to play for Milwaukee Bucks in Las Vegas Summer League
After a banner rookie season in the bj-league, forward Le'Bryan Nash continues his quest to secure a job in the NBA.
OLYMPICS
Jul 5, 2016
Rio 2016 adds insect repellent partner
Rio 2016's battle to convince athletes and visitors that the city will be safe from Zika-carrying mosquitoes has led to it signing the Olympics' first-ever insect repellent partner.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 1, 2016
Players union, management hold talks about pushing back start of 2017 season
The players union met with management representatives on Friday to discuss delaying the start of the 2017 season on account of the World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 30, 2016
Kyoto selected to host draw for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Kyoto will host the draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in May next year, tournament organizers announced on Thursday.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 27, 2016
Who's winning the Middle East's Cold War?
Iran and Russia can never be more than foothold powers in the Arab world, where Sunni Muslims make up 90 percent of the population.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 26, 2016
China touts AIIB's greater understanding of developing world
The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will be different from institutions like the World Bank because it has a greater understanding of the developing world's needs, officials said Sunday at its first annual meeting.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 26, 2016
Japan looks to future after narrow defeat to Scotland
Japan back-row forward Amanaki Lelei Mafi admits that the absence of injured Rugby World Cup stars including Ayumu Goromaru and Michael Leitch hurt the Brave Blossoms in their two test-match defeats to Scotland.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 17, 2016
Disney faces PR crisis, risk of legal action after gator attack
June was supposed to have been a triumphant month for Walt Disney Co. theme parks, with the flashy opening of a long-planned resort in Shanghai and a new Florida attraction based on its wildly popular animated movie "Frozen."
Rugby
Jun 16, 2016
Horie, Ono back as Brave Blossoms make six changes ahead of Scotland test
Japan interim coach Mark Hammett on Thursday named his side for the upcoming tests against Scotland at Toyota Stadium.
Rugby
Jun 16, 2016
Scotland names team for first test with Japan
Scotland coach Vern Cotter named his side Thursday for Saturday's match with Japan at Toyota Stadium, the first in the two-test series that has been dubbed the "Revenge Games" by local media.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 13, 2016
JPBPA requests later start to 2017 season to accommodate WBC
Japan's players union on Monday asked Nippon Professional Baseball to delay the start of the 2017 season so that those who play for NPB's team in next year's World Baseball Classic can better prepare for Opening Day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2016
World Heritage pilgrimage trails in Kii mountains to be expanded
UNESCO said Friday it has decided to propose approving Japan's request to expand the World Heritage area of religious sites and pilgrimage trails in the Kii mountains straddling central and western Japan.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 11, 2016
Japan spikers fall to Brazil at World Grand Prix
The Japan's women volleyball team suffered its first loss in the preliminary round at the FIVB World Grand Prix after being whipped in straight sets by host and reigning Olympic champion Brazil on Friday.
SOCCER
Jun 10, 2016
Suita Stadium chosen to host Club World Cup matches
Gamba Osaka's new home ground, Suita Stadium, will host the Club World Cup for the first time, the Japan Football Association announced Thursday.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 10, 2016
Koga sparks Japan in World Grand Prix opener against Serbia
Sarina Koga played a starring role as the Japan women's volleyball team breezed past Serbia in straight sets in its opening match at the FIVB World Grand Prix on Thursday.
Rugby
Jun 8, 2016
South Africa beats Japan in World Rugby Under-20 Championship
For around 35 minutes on Tuesday, Japanese rugby fans and neutrals around the world could be forgiven for thinking lightning was about to strike twice as Japan led South Africa in a test match.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2016
96-year-old Japanese man recognized as world's oldest graduate
A 96-year-old man in western Japan expressed his joy on Friday at being recognized as the world's oldest university graduate.
'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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