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Andrew MCKIRDY
Andrew McKirdy is a sports writer for The Japan Times. His main beat is soccer, but he has also covered rugby, tennis, volleyball, golf and even tug-of-war. A native of the Scottish Borders, he has written for The Scotsman newspaper and organized filming for a program on Japanese soccer for ITV television.
For Andrew MCKIRDY's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
SOCCER / World cup
Jan 30, 2008
Okada: Osim won't cast shadow over team
Japan coach Takeshi Okada insists the presence of predecessor Ivica Osim, will not cast a shadow over his team against Bosnia-Herzegovina at National Stadium on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jan 27, 2008
Japan, Chile scoreless in Okada's return
Japan kicked off coach Takeshi Okada's second spell in charge of the national team with a disappointing 0-0 draw against Chile at National Stadium on Saturday night.
SOCCER / World cup
Jan 26, 2008
Okada's second era begins against Chile
Japan goes back to the future on Saturday night as Takeshi Okada oversees his first match back in charge of the national side with a friendly at National Stadium against Chile.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 2, 2007
Inspired Antlers squad captures J. League title
KASHIMA — Kashima Antlers pulled off an unbelievable J. League title triumph on Saturday with a 3-0 demolition of Shimizu S-Pulse, as championship rival Urawa Reds blew the defense of their crown with a stunning 1-0 defeat to Yokohama FC.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 25, 2007
Antlers shock Osieck's Reds
SAITAMA — Nine-man Kashima Antlers stunned Urawa Reds on Saturday with a 1-0 win that takes the 2007 J. League title race down to the wire.
SOCCER
Jul 19, 2007
Sir Alex: Trip's timing not sign of disrespect
SAITAMA — Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed accusations of disrespect for Asian soccer on his club's current tour of the region.
SOCCER
Jul 18, 2007
Reds pull out draw with mighty United
SAITAMA — Urawa Reds spoiled Manchester United's party by claiming a battling 2-2 draw at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Tuesday night.
SOCCER
Jul 17, 2007
Man Utd arrive in Tokyo for tour
Manchester United arrived in Tokyo on Monday for the first leg of its Asian tour, boasting a roster packed with the biggest names in world soccer.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 24, 2007
Reds advance to quarterfinals
SAITAMA — Urawa Reds put its name in the hat for the Asian Champions League quarterfinals after a nervy 0-0 draw with Sydney FC at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 14, 2007
Washington wills Urawa to draw against Gamba
SAITAMA — Urawa Reds rode their luck to scramble a 1-1 draw against league leaders Gamba Osaka and stay within touching distance of the top spot on Sunday at Saitama Stadium 2002.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with rivals China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in Syracuse, New York, on April 25.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
Harajuku strives to reclaim its former glory — and surpass it
Laforet Harajuku, which celebrated its 45th anniversary last year, has been a witness to the district's evolution over the years.
Saudi Arabia steps up Gaza-related arrests as Israel ties edge closer
The arrests for Gaza-related posts indicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s regime will take a hard line against citizens not toeing the line when it comes to normalizing ties with Israel.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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