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Japan Times
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Oct 11, 2022

Dustin Johnson pockets $18 million as inaugural LIV Series champion

The American, 38, shot a five-under-par 67 on Sunday to finish on nine-under par, leaving him with an insurmountable 42-point lead over Branden Grace of South Africa.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 9, 2022

Indonesian soccer faces pivotal moment after stadium disaster

Experts speak of shaky infrastructure, mismanagement and the potential for heated passions to descend into violence that has killed scores since the 1990s.
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Oct 6, 2022

Fiery, foul-mouthed Yuki Tsunoda speeds toward Suzuka as Japan's latest Formula One hope

The Kanagawa Prefecture native has quickly gained a certain level of notoriety among both fans and drivers for what he does — and says — on track.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 5, 2022

Indonesian president orders stadium audit after deadly stampede

Joko Widodo that he had spoken with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday about improving Indonesia's 'football management.'
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Oct 5, 2022

Golf, BMX and coastal rowing to debut at 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 2026 edition will be held across several regional cities in the Australian state of Victoria and will feature 22 sports and 26 disciplines, including nine fully integrated para sports.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 4, 2022

Several French cities to ban World Cup fan zones and giant screens

On Saturday, the leftist mayor of northern Lille said it would not show World Cup matches on giant screens to demonstrate its disapproval of the event being held in Qatar.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 3, 2022

Nick Kyrgios excited to be at Japan Open as court case looms at home

The 27-year-old Wimbledon finalist is due to have his case heard at a magistrates' court in Canberra on the same day he is scheduled to play in Tokyo.
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SOCCER
Oct 3, 2022

Seventeen children listed among dead after Indonesian soccer stampede

'Seventeen children died and seven were treated, but there is a possibility that could increase,' a ministry official said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 3, 2022

Tesla's logistical challenges overshadow record deliveries

Deliveries fell short of Tesla's production of 365,923 vehicles, which is rare for an automaker that has seen its deliveries higher or similar to production in many of recent quarters.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 2, 2022

NBA and Wizards celebrate Rui Hachimura's Japan homecoming

The 24-year-old forward has been the star of the show since his team arrived on Wednesday for their two-game preseason series with the reigning NBA champion Warriors.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 1, 2022

U.S. clinches record-extending 11th women's basketball World Cup

A'ja Wilson, who plays for the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, led the U.S. with 19 points and was named MVP of the tournament.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 29, 2022

Hummel to tone down Denmark's World Cup uniforms to protest Qatar's rights record

Denmark will wear kits at the World Cup that were designed by manufacturer Hummel as a protest against Qatar's human rights record ahead of the tournament, the sportswear company said Wednesday.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Sep 29, 2022

Slots to smartphones: Pandemic sends Australia's gambling problem online

Already the world's biggest gambling nation in terms of loss per person, Australia has seen a shift in betting behavior since the pandemic-forced closure of public venues.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 28, 2022

Novak Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Images of longtime rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal sitting together and crying after combining in a Laver Cup doubles defeat in London on Friday went viral on social media.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 28, 2022

Toyota to start selling small electric sedan in China by year-end, sources say

Toyota has long advocated a small car that does not compromise on comfort as the best way to popularize electric vehicles, but it has struggled to produce one.
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SOCCER
Sep 28, 2022

Banana thrown at Richarlison as Brazil thrashes Tunisia

Head coach Tite's Brazil will head into its World Cup opener against Serbia on Nov. 24 on a 15-match unbeaten run, dating back to the team's Copa America final loss to Argentina last year.
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Sep 27, 2022

Sports streamer DAZN agrees to buy rival Eleven

The deal will consolidate the streaming market in a number of countries as DAZN looks to further its offerings in Europe and expand into Taiwan and other Asian territories.
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Sep 25, 2022

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

The 37-year-old fell short of his world mark by just over a minute in March's Tokyo Marathon, but he was not to be denied in the German capital where he set the previous record in 2019.
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Sep 25, 2022

Scrappy Internationals stun U.S. to leave Presidents Cup up for grabs

Despite an inspiring performance on Saturday, the Internationals will head into Sunday's decisive singles still needing to overcome a U.S. team that needs just 4u00bd points to secure victory.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 23, 2022

Yankees' Aaron Judge captivates baseball with home run pursuit

The debate over who should win American League MVP between Judge and Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has also invigorated a sport slumping in popularity.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 22, 2022

Roger Federer eyes dream farewell alongside Rafael Nadal at Laver Cup

The 20-time Grand Slam winner announced last week he intended to retire after the three-day tournament at London's 02 arena, which kicks off this weekend.
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Sep 22, 2022

South Koreans form backbone of International team's Presidents Cup hopes

Adding Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, a record five Asian players are represented on the International squad.
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 22, 2022

Rainbow armbands are new flash point for FIFA and Qatar World Cup

Qatari officials have long said that all fans are welcome at the tournament, but security officials there also have warned supporters not to travel with the rainbow flag.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 21, 2022

Russia excluded from Euro 2024 qualification draw

Belarus, which has been a key staging area for the Russian invasion, was included in the draw, though UEFA said it cannot be placed in the same group as Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 20, 2022

Misinformation shrouds Philippine martial law-era horrors

Amnesty International estimates thousands of people were killed after Ferdinand Marcos imposed martial law in 1972, but misinformation about that era is now rife on social media.
Japan Times
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Sep 20, 2022

Judo great Teddy Riner to miss worlds with ankle injury

The 10-time world champion and three-time Olympic gold medalist picked up the injury during a training camp in Rabat in August.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 19, 2022

Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II amid funeral's sombre pageantry

King Charles III and other senior British royals followed her flag-draped coffin into Westminster Abbey at the start of her state funeral, the country's first since 1965.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Thousands without power in Tokyo as heavy rain batters Kanto region
Heavy rain hit Tokyo and surrounding areas Thursday afternoon, causing thousands to lose power, prompting flood warnings, grounding flights and causing transportation issues.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
JAL reprimand over drunken pilots adds to airline’s woes
Japan Airlines President Mitsuko Tottori (right) bows in apology Wednesday in Tokyo over the company's pilots causing flight delays due to drinking alcohol.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.
Search is on for loopholes in Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick argues that U.S. President Donald Trump has sole authority to invest Japan's promised $550 billion.
In rural Hokkaido, the stops and starts of tourism revival on full display
Redevelopment plans for Kawayu Onsen have hit some snags — an example of how bringing tourists back to declining rural communities is far from easy work.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight
By Mai Yoshikawa

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