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Scottie Scheffler, seen during the Ryder Cup in September, won the Hero World Challenge on Sunday.
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Dec 4, 2023
Scottie Scheffler wins Hero World Challenge; Tiger builds confidence
Scheffler fired a bogey-free 68 on Sunday for a three-shot win in the Hero World Challenge.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 2, 2019
Tiramisu copyright furor highlights the internet's importance
Allegations of copyright infringement have undermined a high-profile attempt to sell a renowned coffee-flavored Italian dessert in Tokyo.
Japan Times
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Jan 17, 2017
World No. 5 Spieth visits Tokyo to promote new signature golf shoes
Jordan Spieth is a better golfer than teacher.
Japan Times
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Nov 2, 2016
Woods set to make return during December's Hero World Challenge
Former world No. 1 Tiger Woods will make his return to competitive golf at next month's Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, an event which he hosts, after being sidelined for more than a year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Dec 6, 2014
Cultural differences shade reactions to robots
It was only right that Disney's new animated feature, "Big Hero 6," opened this year's Tokyo International Film Festival, and that Disney animation head John Lasseter was on hand to introduce it. Lasseter has often said that his career has been greatly influenced by Japanese anime — in particular the work of Hayao Miyazaki, whose films he has helped distribute in the United States — and the lead characters in "Big Hero 6" are two Japanese brothers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 4, 2013
Japanese journalist killed in Syria wins World Press Freedom Hero award
Video journalist Mika Yamamoto, who was killed last year while covering Syria's civil war, is named joint winner of the 2013 World Press Freedom Hero prize.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Jan 24, 2013
South Korean dance show aims for the eyes, not the ears
South Korean entertainment is excelling in a lot of disciplines, and stage performance is one of them. Now a groundbreaking action-drawing show, "Hero," will take its turn trying to impress Japanese audiences.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Oct 19, 2011
Local hero Ryujin Mabuya to save the day
Ryujin Mabuya speask with such a strong Okinawan accent that he needs subtitles, but this local action hero is going places.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on
By Lance Henderstein

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