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Apr 18, 2021

Hideki Matsuyama's Masters win a potential boost for Japan's golf industry

The 29-year-old's triumph at Augusta National, achieved with clubs produced by Japanese manufacturers, could raise sales and bring younger participants to ranges and courses.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 18, 2021

To achieve long-term happiness, try taking these daily steps

Researchers have found strategies work perfectly when hope is on the horizon, but the path toward it isn't clear.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 17, 2021

Human rights group chief says athletes have real concerns about Beijing Olympics

Mary Harvey said the IOC, which awarded the games, could play an essential role in upholding basic human rights.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 17, 2021

Ontario sets up checkpoints and shuts construction as virus surges in Canada

The province is forcing nonessential construction sites to shut down and closing recreational facilities including golf courses, playgrounds and soccer fields.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 13, 2021

Barcelona reaches top of Forbes' most valuable club list

Barcelona has leapfrogged Spanish rival Real Madrid to become the world's most valuable soccer club with a valuation of $4.76 billion, according to a list published by business magazine Forbes on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 12, 2021

Chinese shows blur Western brands over Xinjiang cotton dispute

The censorship has exposed the unexpected political tripwires confronting apolitical entertainment platforms.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Apr 5, 2021

How a Georgian diplomat won hearts and minds in Japan

At the heart of his unusual connection with Japan is one local medical practitioner whom he feels forever indebted to.
Japan Times
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Apr 1, 2021

England's Football Association in talks with Jaguars about playing games at Wembley

English soccer's governing body said it is in talks with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars about continuing to stage games at London's Wembley Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 30, 2021

Japan dominates from start to finish in 14-goal rout of Mongolia

Yuya Osako netted a hat trick and three players scored second-half braces as the Samurai Blue all but booked advancement to the next round of World Cup qualifying.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 29, 2021

Honduras beats United States for spot at Tokyo Olympics

Honduras booked its spot in the men's soccer competition at the Tokyo Games with a 2-1 semifinal victory over the United States at the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Sunday.
Newcastle United midfielder Jacob Murphy celebrates on the back of defender Fabian Schar, whose long-range shot came back off the woodwork to enable Murphy to score against Leicester City in Leicester on Monday.
SOCCER
Apr 8, 2025

Newcastle steps up Champions League chase as Leicester slump again

Eddie Howe's men are up to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea but with a game in hand.
The U.S. Transportation Command supports Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights by providing a military airlift in Fort Bliss, Texas, on Feb. 10. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday lifted a lower court order barring the Trump administration from deporting undocumented migrants using an obscure wartime law.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court lets Trump use 1798 law for deportations, with limits

In a 5-4 ruling, the court lifted an order that had temporarily blocked the summary deportations under the Alien Enemies Act while litigation in the case continues.
People walk past an NBA fan store in New York on July 8. The NBA has said it is "exploring" the creation of a professional basketball league in Europe.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 8, 2025

Why is the NBA eyeing Europe?

For several years now, the NBA has wanted to plant its flag on European soil.
Declan Rice scores Arsenal's first goal from a free kick during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Apr 9, 2025

Rice gamble pays off in stunning fashion as Arsenal routs Real Madrid

Arsenal has one foot in the semifinals for the first time since 2009 but Rice says nothing is decided yet against the record 15-time winners.
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery gives a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Apr 9, 2025

Villa's Emery relishes PSG clash but wants consistent European success

Emery will return to Paris for Wednesday's first leg after having managed PSG from 2016 to 2018, winning a domestic quadruple in his final year.
Takayasu during the one-day Annual Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Feb 9, 2020
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 9, 2025

Takayasu’s latest heartbreak makes sumo history

The former ozeki now has more second-place finishes without winning a championship than any other wrestler.
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his second goal against Dortmund during the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Barcelona on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Apr 10, 2025

Robert Lewandowski leads rout as Barcelona beats Dortmund in first leg

Barcelona is enjoying a superb 23-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
Paris Saint-Germain's Nuno Mendes celebrates after scoring against Aston Villa during the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Paris on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Apr 10, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain in driver's seat in Champions League tilt after late goal

A two-goal advantage is a comfortable cushion for possession-obsessed PSG going into the second leg.
Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in 2017. Travel agencies catering to luxury tourists often include areas outside well-known cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto in their itineraries offered.
BUSINESS
Apr 11, 2025

A trip to remember: Japan answers the demand for curated luxury travel

Creating a unique experience that luxury travelers feel they can hold on to well after their trip is part of the challenge.
Mohamed Salah has signed a new deal to remain with Liverpool, the club announced on Friday.
SOCCER
Apr 11, 2025

Mohamed Salah signs new contract to stay at Liverpool

Salah, 32, has scored 243 goals in 394 appearances for the Reds since joining from Roma in 2017, making him the club's third highest goalscorer of all time.
Ronnie Quintarelli speaks to Nissan fans at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture last year after announcing his retirement from racing.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Apr 13, 2025

How Italian driver Ronnie Quintarelli endeared himself to Japan's rabid racing fans

Much of the driver's appeal has to do with the unique circumstances by which he came to Japan.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot (left) hugs defender Virgil van Dijk after their win over West Ham United in Liverpool, England, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Apr 14, 2025

Arne Slot praises Liverpool's mentality as club moves closer to title

With a 13-point lead over second-place Arsenal, Liverpool needs just two wins from its final six games to win the Premier League title.
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring against Real Madrid during the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Madrid on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Apr 17, 2025

Arsenal dethrones Real Madrid to reach Champions League semifinals

Inter Milan advanced from the night's other quarterfinal, earning a 4-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich after an enthralling 2-2 draw in the second leg.
Yokohama F. Marinos players after the team dropped into the relegation zone of the J. League's top flight following a loss to Shimizu S-Pulse on Wednesday.
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 18, 2025

Yokohama F. Marinos fire Steve Holland as loss sends club to relegation zone

Holland leaves the five-time J. League champion after a 3-2 loss to Shimizu S-Pulse on Wednesday saw F. Marinos drop to 19th in the 20-team top flight.
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after scoring against Leicester during their match in Leicester, England, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Apr 21, 2025

Leicester relegated from Premier League as Liverpool closes in on title

Liverpool could be crowned champion on Wednesday if Arsenal loses at home to Crystal Palace.
Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo leads his team out onto the field prior to a match against Al-Riyadh on April 12.
SOCCER
Apr 23, 2025

Ronaldo hunts Asian Champions League glory in Saudi-hosted finals

First, Ronaldo's side must overcome last year's finalists, Yokohama F. Marinos, a club that is in a crisis after firing manager Steve Holland last week.
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola during his club's match against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Apr 23, 2025

Guardiola calls season 'bad' even with Champions League within reach

City took a big step toward securing European qualification with its 2-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Tuesday.

Longform

Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan