Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
Soccer Sep 29, 2013
Manchester clubs go down; Arsenal wins
The two Manchester clubs slumped to shock defeats and Arsenal moved two points clear with a win at Swansea on Saturday, extending the unpredictable start to the English Premier League. Five months after capturing a 20th English title, Manchester United is languishing in 12th ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Aug 23, 2013
Mourinho picks up where he left off
by Christopher Davies
He had changed, he assured us. The self-styled “Special One” was now the Mild One and there was a collective nodding as the gullible ones bought into Jose Mourinho’s promise that he was Mr. Nice Guy. The Portuguese has a style and charisma that ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Aug 16, 2013
Chelsea, Man City start as favorites
by Christopher Davies
We know the short list from which the Premier League champion will come. It’s been the same for the last four years and shows little sign of changing. Money talks and those talking loudest are Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United with Arsenal and ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Aug 9, 2013
Suarez not worth trouble for Arsenal
by Christopher Davies
It is difficult to decide which to dislike most about Luis Suarez. The way he racially abused Patrice Evra; how he subsequently refused to shake Evra’s hand; the way he clamped his teeth into two opponents — Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic the latest victim; his ...
Soccer Jul 27, 2013
Miyaichi going all out to impress Wenger, earn place
by Andrew Mckirdy
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Ryo Miyaichi is looking more like his old self after struggling with injuries over the past year, but the Frenchman has stopped short of promising the young winger a place in his squad for the coming season. Miyaichi came ...
Soccer Jul 26, 2013
Akpom lifts Arsenal with late tally against Urawa
by Andrew Mckirdy
A late defensive mix-up denied Urawa Reds an exhibition-match draw with Arsenal as the Premier League heavyweights ran out 2-1 winners on Friday night. Arsenal took the field at Saitama Stadium with a strong lineup featuring England internationals Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere, but ...
Soccer Jul 25, 2013
Wenger's time with Nagoya still resonates
by Shigemi Sato
Nearly 20 years after his brief stay in Japan, Arsene Wenger’s influence still echoes, following its rise from a backwater of world soccer to one of its emerging powers. The serious Frenchman left a lasting impression not only on his colleagues at Nagoya Grampus, ...
Soccer Jul 22, 2013
Miyaichi helps Arsenal sink Grampus
Ryo Miyaichi scored in his homecoming to highlight Arsenal’s comfortable 3-1 victory over Nagoya Grampus on Monday. The Japan winger struck from the spot midway through the opening half for Arsenal, which also had goals from Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott. Kisho Yano netted ...
J. League Apr 12, 2013
Arsenal to play Urawa in summer friendly
Former J. League and Asian club champions Urawa Reds will play English Premier League giants Arsenal in a home friendly this summer, local officials said Thursday. Arsenal will take on the Reds at Saitama Stadium 2002 on July 26, four days after playing Nagoya ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Feb 23, 2013
Wenger getting diminishing returns
by Christopher Davies
The case for the prosecution is now stronger than that put by the defense. The English media have been reluctant to criticize Arsene Wenger because no manager has been more helpful during the 16 years he has been in charge at Arsenal, yet as ...