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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHO'S WHO
Jul 27, 2010

One man's cup of tea equals a career

"Irasshaimase, dozo! (Welcome to the shop. Please have a look around!)" The high-spirited, delightful voice of a tall Frenchman echoes in the Shinjuku branch of Maruyamaen, a long-established Japanese tea shop.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
May 22, 2010

The bright career of a literary 'shadow hero'

American author Paul Auster once called translators "the shadow heroes of literature," who have enabled us to understand that we all live in one world. He could also be describing Juliet Winters Carpenter, 61, one of the best-known literary translators from Japanese to English, who has won praise for...
JAPAN
Feb 6, 2010

Quick rise, meteoric fall mark career of troubled yokozuna

In his 11-year career, sumo wrestler Asashoryu stomped out record-breaking wins to become the undisputed champion of the past decade. Yet his reign was littered with scandals that floored the traditional sport, where athletes are expected to act with decorum both in and out of the ring.
TENNIS
Oct 3, 2009

Sugiyama reaches doubles final in last tournament of pro career

Maria Sharapova moved within one win of capping her comeback from injury with a title by reaching the Toray Pan Pacific Open final on Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / TAKING A CHANCE
Aug 20, 2009

Starting up Net portal for women turns into lifetime career choice

Kikuko Yano was searching for a job she could do her entire life, and found it in the Internet firm she started on her own.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / INSIDE LOOK
Apr 5, 2009

Dreaming of a hoop career back in Japan

NEW YORK — Editor's note: After appearing in 105 games for Columbia University and ending his college career third on the school's all-time 3-pointers made list (173), shooting guard K.J. Matsui took time away from his busy academic workload to reflect on his playing days and look ahead to the future....
MORE SPORTS
Sep 24, 2008

Asahara concludes track career in style

KAWASAKI — When he crossed the finish line, Nobuharu Asahara didn't just finish the race. The moment also marked the end of his fruitful 20-year track career.
Japan Times
LIFE
Mar 9, 2008

Learn how to look the part — at a hefty price

For successful kosupure ("cosplay," or "costume play") it is not enough to know your "Bleach" from your "Basara." You also need to be able to make your plats stand on end like Itsuki (from the manga "Basara"), give yourself an extra jaw like Grimmjow Jeagerjaques (from the manga "Bleach") — and as...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Feb 24, 2008

Persistence helps Lawrence extend career, connect with heritage

The Japan Times will be featuring periodic interviews with players in the bj-league — Japan's first professional basketball circuit — which is in its third season. Aaron Sakai Lawrence of the Saitama Broncos is the subject of this week's profile.
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2008

Ozawa stakes career on Lower House contest

Opposition leader Ichiro Ozawa said Wednesday the next Lower House election will be the "final battle" of his political career and for the Democratic Party of Japan itself.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 8, 2007

Good bosses key to more career women: speaker

Training both men and women to be better managers is the key to encouraging women to pursue lifelong working careers, according to Victoria Bolam, head of a Tokyo-based corporate personnel training firm.
JAPAN
Dec 12, 2006

Farm tours are a hit, offer career opportunities

places and there are people on a waiting list," said a federation official. The secret of the farm visits' exploding popularity appears to be the hands-on experience they offer. Visitors can learn what it's like to plant crops on a working farm, rather than just watching a harvest.
JAPAN
Dec 12, 2006

Farm tours are a hit, offer career opportunities

places and there are people on a waiting list," said a federation official. The secret of the farm visits' exploding popularity appears to be the hands-on experience they offer. Visitors can learn what it's like to plant crops on a working farm, rather than just watching a harvest.
BUSINESS / POPULATION SYMPOSIUM
Nov 9, 2006

Environment, not career major hurdle to big families

See the main story: Low birthrate threatens Japan's future See related story: French values and child-care policies put family before work
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 11, 2006

Italy beats France, wins 4th World Cup

BERLIN -- Italy beat France 5-3 on penalties to win the World Cup final on Sunday night after Zinedine Zidane was sensationally sent off in his last game.
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2003

Japanese company employees seek career upgrade after time overseas

Many employees at big Japanese corporations see their business environment change dramatically when they are transferred overseas.

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