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Jan 17, 2023

Japanese football given chance to measure progress at Dream Bowl

When the Japanese team takes the field for the Japan-U.S. Dream Bowl at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday, it will offer a brief look at the nation’s collective football might in international competition.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by Mookie Betts after Ohtani hit his 49th home run of the season on Saturday in San Francisco.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Shohei Ohtani's 49th homer highlights Dodgers' rout of Giants

Ohtani hit a 454-foot bomb that not only was the longest by a Dodger this season but also the longest at San Francisco's Oracle Park in 2025.
Japan’s high-tech toilets, from bidets to innovative public lavatories, offer a unique lens through which to explore the country’s culture, technology and even soft power.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 16, 2025

‘Perfect Days’ spent pondering the Japanese potty

The Japanese toilet is an engineering and technological marvel that transforms daily ablutions.
Robert Redford attends the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018. The famed U.S. actor and director died at his home in Utah at the age of 89.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 16, 2025

Robert Redford, screen idol turned director and activist, dies at 89

Known for roles in "The Sting" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," the actor also founded the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani flips his bat after smacking his 50th home run of the season on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Ohtani's no-hit start and 50th HR aren't enough for Dodgers

Ohtani went deep in the eighth inning to become the sixth player with consecutive seasons of at least 50 home runs.
The RAF Red Arrows perform a flyover at Windsor Castle in the U.K. on Wednesday.
WORLD
Sep 18, 2025

Apple and Citi CEOs join Trump and King Charles at state dinner

The guest list of the event nodded to the work that Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer face as they attempt to bring the special relationship back onto stronger footing.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches during the third inning against the Phillies on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 18, 2025

Dodgers considering using Ohtani as a relief pitcher

The two-way superstar has been superb on the mound as a starting pitcher this year after not pitching at all in 2024 as he recovered from elbow ligament surgery.
Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, which is scheduled to open in March next year, will be one of the main venues for the 2026 Asian Games.
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Sep 18, 2025

Japan seeks to ramp up Asian Games buzz with one year to go

Host Japan hopes next year's event will make a splash similar to that of the pandemic-delayed 2023 edition in Hangzhou, China.
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during the first inning of Los Angeles' win over the Giants at Dodger Stadium on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 19, 2025

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has strong outing as Dodgers edge Giants

Yamamoto kept the Giants off the scoreboard despite a career-high six walks, while allowing just one hit with seven strikeouts.
Angels designated hitter Mike Trout connects on his 400th career home run during a game against the Rockies on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Sep 21, 2025

Mike Trout hits 400th homer as Angels win

The eighth-inning blast was Trout's 22nd on the season. He became the 59th player in major league history to hit 400 home runs.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting his 53rd home run of the season on Saturday in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 21, 2025

Shohei Ohtani's 53rd homer caps Dodgers' slugfest in win over Giants

With the win, the Dodgers retained a four-game lead over the San Diego Padres atop the National League West
The Dodgers' Roki Sasaki pitches against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 25, 2025

Dodgers activate pitcher Roki Sasaki with eye on stabilizing bullpen

The activation of Sasaki comes as Los Angeles seeks late-inning stability before October.
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh celebrates in the dugout after hitting his 60th home run of the season on Wednesday in Seattle.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 25, 2025

Cal Raleigh reaches 60 homers as Mariners clinch first division title since 2001

Raleigh is closing in on Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's American League record of 62 home runs in a season, set in 2022.
Shintaro Mochizuki reacts after a point during his match against Casper Ruud at the Japan Open on Thursday.
TENNIS
Sep 26, 2025

Shintaro Mochizuki aiming to succeed Kei Nishikori as Japan's top male player

Mochizuki, currently 104th in the world rankings, notched his maiden Grand Slam main-draw win this year at Wimbledon.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani warms up in the batters box before the start of a game against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 27, 2025

Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for third straight season

The reigning National League MVP has led jersey sales since 2023, becoming just the fourth player to top the charts three years in a row.
Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw pitches against the Mariners in Seattle on Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 29, 2025

Dodgers leave pitcher Clayton Kershaw off wild-card roster

The Dodgers will rely on Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks' Ryoya Kurihara hits a two-run double against the Seibu Lions in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Sep 29, 2025

Hawks take step toward Japan Series redo with Pacific League title

Unlike last year, this team is battle-tested, with injuries being the source of much of the adversity the Hawks have faced.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Reds during Game 1 of the wild-card round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 1, 2025

Ohtani erupts with two homers as Dodgers down Reds in postseason opener

Japanese superstar Ohtani led an early offensive onslaught for the reigning World Series champions.
Smartphones help passengers pass the time on a train near Toyoake, an industrial suburb of Nagoya.
JAPAN
Oct 2, 2025

Can this city make residents put down their smartphones?

The ordinance, which was approved in a 12-7 vote by the city assembly last week, is largely symbolic, but there is heavy social pressure in Japan to follow official guidelines.
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto celebrates after getting out of the sixth inning against the Reds during Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 2, 2025

Dodgers sweep past Reds to set up NLDS showdown against Phillies

After sweeping the best-of-three NL Wild Card series, the Dodgers will visit the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday.
Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series in Philadelphia on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Oct 5, 2025

Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez lead Dodgers over Phillies in Game 1

Shohei Ohtani shrugged off a shaky start to pitch six strong innings, and Teoscar Hernandez hit a game-changing three-run home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday.
Shohei Ohtani struck out four times against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 6, 2025

Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani's pitching might have led to struggles at plate

Ohtani allowed three runs on the mound and struck out four times at the plate in the Dodgers' win in Game 1.
Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio hits a three-run home run against the Cubs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 7, 2025

Brewers blast three homers to take 2-0 NLDS lead over Cubs

The Brewers are in the playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons but have not won a playoff series since the 2018 NLDS.
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a two-run homer during the ninth inning of Seattle's win over Detorit on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 8, 2025

Mariners club three homers to push Tigers to brink of elimination

J.P. Crawford, Eugenio Suarez and Cal Raleigh had the homers for Seattle, which is a win away from its first ALCS since 2001.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning as New York staved off elimination in the American League Division Series on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 8, 2025

Yankees erase Jays' five-run lead to stay alive in ALDS

The Yankees stormed back from a 6-1 deficit through 2½ innings thanks to homers from Judge and Chisholm.
The Blue Jays' Bo Bichette (left) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrate in the clubhouse after helping the team defeat the Yankees in Game 4 of the ALDS.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 9, 2025

Blue Jays knock out Yankees to advance to first ALCS since 2016

Toronto won the-best-of-five AL Division Series 3-1 to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016.
The Phillies' Kyle Schwarber celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run against the Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 9, 2025

Kyle Schwarber hits two homers as Phillies rout Dodgers to avoid sweep

Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez combined to allow one run over seven innings.
Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki pitches against the Phillies during Game 4 of the NL Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 10, 2025

Dodgers advance to NLCS after costly error by Phillies in 11th inning

Roki Sasaki threw three perfect innings for the Dodgers in the win.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addresses supporters at a protest in Caracas in January.
WORLD
Oct 10, 2025

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

The committee hailed her as "one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times."
Takaichi's PM bid faces further headwinds with coalition split
LDP leader Sanae Takaichi and Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito attend a party leaders' meeting on Friday in Tokyo.
Powerful earthquake strikes off southern Philippines
Authorities inspect a damaged wall and a car outside a mall in Butuan, Philippines, on Friday, after a major earthquake struck the area.
Japan to move toward five-year integrated bachelor's-master’s programs
Japan plans to introduce nationwide five-year bachelor's-master's programs to raise graduate school enrollment and train more highly skilled professionals amid a shrinking workforce.
Tokyo named world’s best big city for second straight year
Tokyo was ranked the world's best large city for the second year in a row in the Conde Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.
Chemistry Nobel winner Kitagawa says downtime helped him think up new material
Susumu Kitagawa speaks to reporters at Kyoto University on Wednesday after receiving the news that he had been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry the same day.
Ghost of Yotei’s bloodstained fun sidesteps Ainu identity
Ghost of Yotei, the follow-up to 2020's smash hit Ghost of Tsushima, is a violent, vengeful and engaging romp through 17th-century Hokkaido that fails to stick the landing on its most sensitive cultural material.
‘Takaichi trade’ starts unwinding as political calculus upended by Komeito exit
Less than a week ago, Sanae Takaichi seemed set to become Japan's first female prime minister.
‘Save the Ring’ calls intensify as Osaka Expo’s end nears
Visitors lounge on the grassy hill on the top of the Grand Ring during the 2025 Osaka Expo in the city of Osaka in May.
A Japanese comedian walks into an Aussie bar … and stays there
Takashi “Waka” Wakasugi stopped by the Tokyo Comedy Bar in Shibuya Ward last month following his stint at Edinburgh Festival Fringe performing his show “Comedy Samurai.”
Chemistry Nobel winner Kitagawa says downtime helped him think up new material
Susumu Kitagawa speaks to reporters at Kyoto University on Wednesday after receiving the news that he had been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry the same day.

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