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A Japanese submarine captain (Takao Osawa, center) goes rogue with a nuclear-armed vessel in “The Silent Service.”
CULTURE / Film
Sep 28, 2023
‘The Silent Service’: Submarine thriller runs shallow
While it has the makings of a potent geopolitical thriller, Kohei Yoshino’s film struggles to work as a standalone feature — or generate thrills.
Orix's Yutaro Sugimoto drives in a run against the Marines with his first-inning single at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 20, 2023
Buffaloes beat Marines, cutting magic number to 2
The PL leaders extended their margin over the second-place Marines to 13.5 games.
Hawks pitcher Kohei Arihara celebrates his win over the Buffaloes in Osaka on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 26, 2023
Kohei Arihara throws shutout to snap Hawks' losing streak
In the Central League, the league-leading Hanshin Tigers and their nearest pursuers, the Hiroshima Carp, both came from behind.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 8, 2023
‘Firing the Lighter Gun’: A gripping addition to the post-Fukushima canon
Kohei Sanada’s sophomore feature doesn’t always hit the mark, but it’s a grimly compelling portrait of the aftermath of a nuclear accident.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 10, 2023
Hawks announce signing of former Rangers starter Kohei Arihara
The right-hander made a limited impact in MLB, going 3-7 in 15 games for Texas while dealing with a right shoulder injury that required surgery.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / 2022 in Review
Dec 17, 2022
Art came alive in the great outdoors in 2022
Major art events returned to far-flung locales with tactile and communal experiences in nature.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 12, 2022
Angels' Shohei Ohtani connects on 34th homer of season in loss to Astros
Ohtani, who also doubled in the third, is now tied with Mike Trout for most home runs for the Angels this year.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 9, 2022
Kohei Nawa's gross and gorgeous 'Force' mesmerizes the senses
The bewitching interplay of light, sound and smell in the artist's installation of cascading black ink offers a dynamism that is lost in any attempt to capture the art in a still photo.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 22, 2022
Angels' Shohei Ohtani struck by stomach virus during loss to Tigers
Ohtani was pulled after struggling through four innings and took the loss in a 4-0 defeat.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 17, 2022
Kohei Arihara takes loss in MLB return for Rangers
The 30-year-old starting pitcher struck out six while allowing three runs on eight hits and three walks at Globe Life Field in Arlington.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 16, 2022
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo inks minors deal with Jays; Kohei Arihara to return
The former standout for NPB's Yokohama DeNA BayStars is expected to play for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons while seeking a return to the majors under the deal.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 26, 2022
'Anime Supremacy!': An informative look at the business of anime stops short of getting real
Though charming, the film adaptation of a novel by Mizuki Tsujimura misses an opportunity to tackle the actual problems facing young animators.
Japan Times
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Mar 13, 2022
Iconic Kohei Uchimura retires after one-of-a-kind festive finale
Joint by nine of his former Japan teammates, the two-time Olympic all-around champion made one last appearance in front of a sold-out crowd at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
Japan Times
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Jan 14, 2022
Kohei Uchimura reflects on career while looking ahead to March finale
Uchimura said he is looking forward to a finale in March unlike that of any other gymnast.
Japan Times
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Jan 12, 2022
In pursuit of perfection, 'King' Kohei created pure art
Kohei Uchimura thrived in an era where difficult routines were key to winning gymnastics titles, but his memorable artistic qualities were a critical component of his enormous success.
Japan Times
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Oct 25, 2021
Retiring Mai Murakami ends career with gold at world championships
A teen and a veteran both won gold for Japan on the final day of the world artistic gymnastics championships, whileu00a0'King Kohei' Uchimura failed to make the podium.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 16, 2021
Kohei Arihara struggles in Rangers' loss against Astros
Arihara was making his 10th start of the season and third since undergoing shoulder surgery.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 31, 2021
From despair to Olympic gymnastics debut: Japan's 'other Kohei'
Nobody was surprised when a Japanese gymnast named Kohei made it through to the men's apparatus finals. The shock was that it wasn't former Olympic champion 'King' Kohei Uchimura.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 27, 2021
With 'King' Kohei gone, royal rumble set for all-around crown
With 'King' Kohei Uchimura having stepped down there will be a new Olympic all-around men's gymnastics champion crowned at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
What to watch on Day 3 of the Tokyo Olympics
One of Japan's flagbearers makes his Olympic debut and a doubles pair have their sights set on the nation's first-ever Olympic gold in table tennis on Day 3 of the Tokyo Games.

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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