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Silvio Berlusconi has failed in his attempt to topple the Italian government, leaving him weaker than ever and zapping the aura of invincibility that has surrounded him for two decades as he faces the possible loss of his Senate seat and a ban from ...
Hatsudai has a lot going for it. This quiet low-rise residential neighborhood just minutes west of Shinjuku boasts a friendly traditional shōtengai (shopping street) and a lively annual Awa Odori dance festival. Now add to that a really outstanding restaurant. Anis opened in early ...
International events undermine Japan's democracy. Shame on the International Olympic Committee for being a party to it.
In the glitzy and gossipy world of Japanese celebrity, hardly a week goes by without revelations being made about — or made by — Ichikawa Ebizo XI. For years, the charismatic young star of the kabuki world has never long been out of the ...
Reigning champion Kei Nishikori made quick work of Feliciano Lopez, walloping the Spaniard in a straight-sets victory Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Rakuten Japan Open. The world No. 13 Nishikori needed little over an hour to put away Lopez, 7-6 (7-4), 6-0 ...
It will take one more win to punch a ticket to San Francisco. But of course nothing’s secured yet for Team Japan. After a nail-biting 4-3 extra-inning victory over Taiwan in their first game of the World Baseball Classic’s second round on Friday, the ...
So, which side of Masahiro Tanaka did we see on Wednesday night? The question appears to remain. The 24-year-old Japanese right-hander pitched for two frames, starting in the fourth inning, in Japan’s 6-3 loss to Cuba in the first round of the World Baseball ...
One of the beautiful things about sports is that there are always stories about the losers, not just the winners. China and Brazil have been eliminated from the World Baseball Classic, but there were some notable Japan-related players on those teams. Despite its winless ...
On the eve of Japan’s World Baseball Classic opener against Brazil, Masahiro Tanaka said that one stellar outing would change people’s perception. But it didn’t work out that way. The impression he gave on Saturday night was not what he wanted. After a couple ...
After a four-year wait, the third edition of the World Baseball Classic has officially begun. Yet Seiichi Uchikawa kept his low-key manner one day before the two-time defending champions were set to face Brazil in Japan’s tournament opener. Uchikawa’s reason was simple: He’d already ...
Tetsuya Utsumi is making an appearance at his second World Baseball Classic, but his role will be a lot more important this time. Although he was on the hill for just three innings, the Yomiuri Giants lefty put up a superb outing on Tuesday ...
After a series of scandals that have rocked the sports world in recent weeks, the Japanese Olympic Committee is working to improve how it handles its societal duties. At the same time, the JOC recognizes the urgency to work to restore public faith in ...
In a game intended to showcase the all-stars of the NFL, nothing gets too serious at the Pro Bowl and things are laid-back. Playbooks are a lot thinner and players smile much more often than usual. But for a pair of Japanese coaches, everything ...
The Panasonic Trians grabbed their first Emperor’s Cup in 16 years with a 64-61 victory over the Aisin Sea Horses in the men’s final of the All-Japan Championship on Monday, prevailing in the second half thanks to their stingy defense. Georgetown University product Jameel ...
The Toyota Motors Antelopes ended the mighty JX Sunflowers’ quest for their fifth consecutive Empress’ Cup title with a 90-69 upset victory in the women’s final of the 88th All-Japan Championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Sunday. It was the first All-Japan title for ...
Magnum Rolle didn’t play organized basketball until his freshman year in high school. Even so, that wasn’t a disadvantage for the 26-year-old Bahamian. As a matter of a fact, it’s actually gave him the chance to be who he is now. The 211-cm Rolle, ...
Mitsubishi forward/center Magnum Rolle scored a game-high 29 points to lead the Diamond Dolphins to a 75-67 victory over the Toshiba Brave Thunders in the men’s quarterfinals of the annual All-Japan Basketball Championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Sunday evening. Guided by the 211-cm ...