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OLYMPICS
Jul 22, 2021

At a nearly empty soccer stadium, a subdued Olympic atmosphere

As New Zealand took on South Korea, it was impossible to feel a sense of excitement with the stands mostly empty.
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BUSINESS
Jul 22, 2021

Absent crowds, Tokyo Olympics have a shot at being green

Without the traveling crowds to feed, house and entertain, the Games' carbon footprint will be cut by 12% to about 2.4 million tons of carbon dioxide, organizers said.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 22, 2021

Winning trust will be harder than winning medals for U.S. gymnastics team

Following the 2016 Rio Games, USA Gymnastics was rocked by revelations of systemic abuse of athletes that triggered mass resignations, lawsuits, investigations and bankruptcy filings.
CULTURE
Jul 22, 2021

The Olympic opening ceremony that wasn’t

Mired in the COVID-19 pandemic and a slew of scandals, the opening ceremony on Friday will look nothing like the original plans for a spectacular celebration of Japan's pop culture.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 20, 2021

China's swimmers race to escape country's doping past

The country's swimming program has seen its reputation tarnished by a series of scandals, most notably when one female swimmer was caught with 13 vials of human growth hormone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 20, 2021

Tokyo Olympics then and now highlight long arc of Japan’s technology decline

As Tokyo again prepares to host the Games this week, Japan is in a technological funk — its heyday of setting the pace far behind it.
OLYMPICS
Jul 20, 2021

New faces look to steer Nadeshiko Japan to first Olympic medal since London

Defender Saori Takarada and midfielder Honoka Hayashi, boasting a combined 14 senior caps, are among many new faces looking to lead a new generation for the country's women's team.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / FOCUS
Jul 18, 2021

Has the world had enough of the Olympics?

The Olympics are an easy target for criticism, never more than now. Do they still matter? Or have they lost their way and strayed from whatever ideals they purport to embody?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jul 18, 2021

China is carrying out the world’s largest climate migration program

Increasingly, residents of towns and villages in the north and west are feeling the brunt of drought, global warming and desertification and are being asked to move.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 16, 2021

Japan’s cult outdoor brand wants you to test its high-end tents

Snow Peak's president acknowledges the company's price point may deter some shoppers, but says it reflects the goods' quality and lifetime warranty.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2021

Netflix plans to offer video games in push beyond films and TV

Video games give Netflix another way to lure new customers and may make it easier to justify price increases in coming years.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 14, 2021

Gavin Edwards, a late addition to team Japan, excited for Olympic opportunity

When a series of training camps kicked off for the Japan men's national basketball team weeks ago, Gavin Edwards was believed to be on the outside looking in.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2021

A deserted Akita town offers a glimpse of Japan's demographic future

A lack of jobs is causing younger people to move away, which results in stores and other industries losing business and leaves mainly the retired population.
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SOCCER
Jul 12, 2021

Italy beats England on penalties to win Euro final

More penalty heartbreak for England as Italy crowned European champions after winning shootout 3-2.
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TENNIS
Jul 11, 2021

Ash Barty emulates idol Evonne Goolagong to claim first Wimbledon title

The 25-year-old World No. 1 became the first Australian woman to win the single's title at the grass-court Grand Slam since Goolagong claimed her second in 1980.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 11, 2021

Jonathan Berguig: ‘I think both Japanese and French people are gourmets. And there's a mutual love.’

Jonathan Berguig owns the French cafe Citron. It offers vegetarian and vegan options, as well as opportunities to support animal shelters.
Japan Times
LIFE / Longform
Jul 10, 2021

In search of Japan's lost wolves: Enduring legacy

In the final chapter of our five-part series, we look at how the mythos and mystery of the wolf continue to captivate and inspire.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 8, 2021

Lightning finish off Canadiens to capture second straight Stanley Cup

The title comes just nine months after Tampa beat the Dallas Stars in six games in a quarantine bubble in Edmonton.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 8, 2021

Fines that protect the Amazon systematically obstructed under Jair Bolsonaro

Public records show Brazil's president himself exploited an appeal system, running out a five-year statute of limitation on a fine for illegal fishing.
Japan Times
LIFE / Longform
Jul 7, 2021

In search of Japan's lost wolves: Chance encounter

Hiroshi Yagi has devoted most of his life trying to prove the existence of the Japanese wolf, a saga that began with a series of piercing howls he heard more than half a century ago.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2021

Italy reaches Euro final to continue comeback from World Cup failure

Players and coaches poured onto the pitch after Jorginho's kick booked their place in Sunday's final against either England or Denmark.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 7, 2021

Trouble stirs amid the quest for gold and glory

Was it an ominous premonition or just another blunder by a gaffe-prone politician?
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Jul 6, 2021

Czech Olympic outfit blends tradition with Japanese twist

Designer Zuzana Osako scoured the folk traditions of her country and Japan for a common thread to weave into the Czech Republic's Olympic team outfits for the Tokyo Games opening ceremony, turning heads but also drawing criticism.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 6, 2021

Unleashed Shohei Ohtani redefines what's possible in baseball

After struggling through injuries and a frustrating 2020 season, the Angels star is finally showing off his true potential on the mound and in the batter's box.

Longform

Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years