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School lunch served to children of an elementary school in Miyama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Monday. A 7-year-old boy died after choking on what is believed to have been a boiled quail egg while having lunch at his school.
JAPAN / Society
Feb 28, 2024
Japan issues urgent notice to schools after boy chokes to death
The first grader in the city of Miyama, Fukuoka Prefecture, is believed to have choked on a boiled quail egg contained in a stew served for school lunch.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Apr 24, 2020
Traveling Gekidan Miyama troupe grinds to a halt
Traveling stage troupe Gekidan Miyama considers its future as the COVID-19 pandemic rips through Japan's theater industry.
SOCCER
Aug 10, 2016
Miyama staying with Okayama
Japan women's captain Aya Miyama has been persuaded to remain at Okayama Yunogo Belle, the club announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2016
Nadeshiko stalwarts Miyama, Iwabuchi to miss Sweden friendly
Nadeshiko Japan coach Asako Takakura overlooked regular captain Aya Miyama for selection as she named her squad on Wednesday for an upcoming friendly away to Sweden.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 20, 2016
Nadeshiko boss Takakura announces youthful side for managerial debut
New Nadeshiko Japan manager Asako Takakura picked a youthful side on Friday as the 48-year-old prepares for her first matches in charge.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 10, 2016
Sasaki out as Nadeshiko Japan coach
Nadeshiko Japan coach Norio Sasaki said on Wednesday that he is stepping down after the team failed to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 8, 2016
Nadeshiko Japan aims for positive finish to failed Olympic-qualification campaign
All good things come to an end, as it will Wednesday for this Nadeshiko Japan team, which has spectacularly failed to qualify for the Olympics, just eight months removed from reaching its second consecutive Women's World Cup final.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 8, 2016
Nadeshiko Japan fail to qualify for Rio Olympics
Nadeshiko Japan failed to qualify for their fourth successive Olympic Games on Monday night, missing out on one of Asia's two places at Rio de Janeiro this summer after China defeated South Korea 1-0.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 5, 2016
Loss puts Nadeshiko on brink
Nadeshiko Japan is in need of a miracle to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after the former world champions went down 2-1 at the hands of China on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 4, 2016
Nadeshiko Japan falls to China as Olympic hopes dim
Nadeshiko Japan is in need of a miracle to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after the former world champion lost 2-1 to China on Friday.
SOCCER
Feb 19, 2016
Miyama honored for World Cup success
Nadeshiko Japan captain Aya Miyama has been named to the first women's World XI, FIFPro, the global players' union, said Thursday.
SOCCER
Feb 4, 2016
Okubo named Japan's Footballer of the Year
Kawasaki Frontale striker Yoshito Okubo was named the 2015 Footballer of the Year on Thursday in a poll of Japan's soccer writers.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 14, 2016
Nadeshiko Japan begins life without Sawa
Japan coach Norio Sasaki says his players must adapt to life without talismanic midfielder Homare Sawa as he named his squad for the team's first training camp since the former Women's World Player of the Year retired last month.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 24, 2015
Miyama receives AFC Women's Player of Year honor for third time
Nadeshiko Japan captain Aya Miyama was named the Asian Football Confederation's Women's Player of the Year on Thursday for the third time.
SOCCER
Dec 1, 2015
Miyama chosen as finalist for 2015 FIFA women's award
Japan midfielder Aya Miyama was among the three final candidates nominated for the 2015 Ballon d'Or Women's World Player of the Year as announced by FIFA on Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 30, 2015
Japan cleans house at AFC awards
Japan cleaned up at the Asian Football Confederation awards on Sunday, winning a total of seven honors including women's national team of the year.
SOCCER
Oct 19, 2015
Nadeshiko captain Miyama, manager Sasaki on award short-lists
Aya Miyama, who captained Nadeshiko Japan to the final of this year's FIFA Women's World Cup, and the team's manager, Norio Sasaki, were among the nominees for awards in women's soccer published by FIFA on Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 7, 2015
Nadeshiko reflect on World Cup journey after return to Japan
Nadeshiko Japan manager Norio Sasaki wasted no time in targeting the gold medal at next year's Rio Olympics as the beaten Women's World Cup finalists returned home from Canada on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 27, 2015
Nadeshiko coach Sasaki says mental strength will be key against Australia
Japan coach Norio Sasaki believes mental fortitude and strength will be the key when the defending champions face Australia in the quarterfinals of Women's World Cup on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 9, 2015
Miyama's penalty kick sends Japan to win over Switzerland
Nadeshiko Japan launched the defense of its Women's World Cup title with a 1-0 win over Switzerland in Group C in Vancouver on Monday.
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.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'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.

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