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BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 1, 2020

Brave Thunders players regret early end to stellar season

There was no one to blame, but it was certainly a disappointing way to end the season for the Kawasaki Brave Thunders.
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SOCCER / J. League
Mar 19, 2020

J. League to skip relegation as schedule threatened by coronavirus

Faced with an ever-shifting series of threats to its competitive calendar from the COVID-19 pandemic, the J. League announced on Thursday that it will suspend relegation for the 2020 season while allowing teams in the second and third divisions to fight for top-tier promotion.
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2020

Japan ruling bloc considering third batch of measures against COVID-19

A plan to provide u00a530,000 each to households with children is being discussed as part of the third package.
Japan Times
Mar 12, 2020

East Japan Railway Company: Sample Superb Japanese Wines in Singapore!

Enjoy five carefully selected wines at special prices during the Japan Premium Wine Fair at 11 restaurants in Singapore!
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Special Supplements
Mar 10, 2020

Workshops give students chance to pitch sustainable products

On Feb. 19 and 20, throngs of people descended on Yokohama to attend the Sustainable Brands 2020 convention at Pacifico Yokohama.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 4, 2020

Innovation: The front line of the new great power competition

The race to innovate is behind the new U.S.-China cold war.
Mar 4, 2020

Suntory Group to Celebrate World Water Day Worldwide through “Suntory Group Global Water Action”

TOKYO, JAPAN (28th February 2020)—From the Americas to Europe to Asia, Suntory Group employees from across the world will celebrate the upcoming World Water Day (22nd March) under its Suntory Group Global Water Action program. As a collective effort supporting Suntory Group’s mission to create harmony...
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 12, 2020

Sneaker marketplace taps Rui Hachimura as latest brand ambassador

Online sneaker marketplace Goat is teaming up with NBA rookie Rui Hachimura, hoping his popularity in his native Japan will help the company make inroads in one of its biggest growth areas.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 2, 2020

Justice chief Masako Mori defends Japan's judicial system but says debate could spark change

Justice Minister Masako Mori has hinted the government may push for amending the criminal justice system if debate over its fairness continues at the national level.
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BASKETBALL
Jan 28, 2020

Japan coach Julio Lamas outlines goals for team before upcoming Asia Cup qualifiers

Japan men's national team head coach Julio Lamas said that it wasn't a surprise that his team didn't play as well as it had hoped to at last year's FIBA World Cup.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 22, 2020

In the competition for Southeast Asia influence, Japan is the sleeper

Tokyo's insistence on the value of a rules-based order, the heart of its Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, has sunk in.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 13, 2020

We own the problems — and the solutions

Now is the time to take action to improve one's life instead of just discussing action.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 7, 2020

Increase in environmentally friendly debt may limit slowdown of corporate bond sales in Japan

Japan's record corporate bond issuance will likely slow down, but a boom in environmentally friendly debt could limit the downside.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 6, 2020

Identifying Trump's weak points

The U.S. president's flaws can be exploited in future negotiations.
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JAPAN / Politics / Outlook 2020
Jan 2, 2020

What will Abe do to cement his legacy?

If you look at Japan's 2020 political calendar now, it will look like it is going to be a relatively quiet one.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 2, 2020

Sony cranking out image sensors round the clock to meet smartphone-fueled demand

Sony Corp. is working around the clock to manufacture its in-demand image sensors, but even a 24-hour operation hasn't been enough.
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Dec 25, 2019

Japan exceeded all expectations at 'magnificent' RWC

I thought the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan was a magnificent tournament. It was extremely well organized, with great participation by the host country. Financially and in terms of participation, it was the most successful World Cup there has been.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Dec 23, 2019

Let's discuss the kanji of the year

An article by Ryusei Takahashi goes into detail about the kanji of the year, but if you could choose your own kanji for 2019 then what would it be?
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2019

NHK to cut online service budget as part of bid to start internet simulcasts

Responding to a request by the communications ministry, NHK will cut its budget for online services as part of its efforts to win government approval for simultaneous broadcasting of all of its television programs on the internet.
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BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2019

Nintendo out to prove Switch's longevity this holiday season

Nintendo Co.'s Switch console is poised for its best holiday shopping season yet.
BUSINESS
Nov 21, 2019

Japan's ruling bloc calls for ¥10 trillion to boost typhoon recovery and slowing growth

Analysts have doubts about the ability to spend such a large amount given the government debt.
CULTURE / Music
Nov 15, 2019

Da Pump, Arashi, Twice among lineup for 70th 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' music show

Alongside perennials will be acts making their first appearances on the music battle show, such as Foorin, King Gnu and Kis-My-Ft2

Longform

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