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COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
May 3, 2011

Better to be branded a 'flyjin' than a man of the 'sheeple'

The past two months have been uncomfortable for Japan, and for the country's foreign residents. Non-Japanese (NJ) have been bashed in the media, unreservedly and undeservedly, as deserters in the face of disaster.
COMMUNITY / Voices / HOTLINE TO NAGATACHO
Apr 26, 2011

Create 'GI Bill' to empower quake, tsunami victims

Dear Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Yoshiaki Takaki,
BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2011

Nissan to speed up U.S. deliveries of Leaf electric cars

Nissan Motor Co. said beginning this month it will boost shipments of Leaf battery-electric cars to the U.S., where it has made about 500 deliveries since late December.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / WEEK 3
Apr 17, 2011

All fired up by Japanese wheels

Cycling has enjoyed a renewed boom in popularity in recent years as an eco-friendly means of transportation and for its health benefits. Reflecting this trend, more and more helmet-donning businesspeople are seen cycling to work on their glimmering sports bikes these days, often gliding past cars on...
JAPAN
Apr 10, 2011

Yakuza don exits the big house

KOBE — The don of the Yamaguchi-gumi, the top mob syndicate, was released from a Tokyo prison Saturday morning, five years and four months after being sent up for accessory to gun possession involving an underling.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 8, 2011

'Koko Debyu (High School Debut)'

I was on my way to a screening of Tsutomu Hanabusa's teen romcom "Koko Debut (High School Debut)" when the March 11 earthquake struck. Luckily, the Oedo subway train I was riding made it, slowly, to the next station and, instead of catching this adaptation of a hit girls' comic by Kazune Kawahara, I...
SOCCER
Mar 28, 2011

Saitama J. League clubs put skills to good use to lift evacuees' spirits

SAITAMA — Tuesday's charity match between the national team and a J. League select XI gives soccer a high-profile platform to contribute to disaster relief efforts, but beneath the radar the desire to make a difference is just as strong.
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Mar 22, 2011

Central League's reputation takes hit in scheduling row

The show must go on. At least so says the Central League.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 20, 2011

Oita fires coach Hepp after American players leave

L.J. Hepp wanted to set the record straight about his unexpected departure from the Oita HeatDevils.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Mar 20, 2011

Sumo seeks to recover from disaster of its own making

If March 13, 2011, had been a normal Sunday in Japan, at around 4:30 p.m. this writer would have popped open a beer, grabbed a packet of shelled peanuts, switched on his TV and watched the first day of the Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament on NHK.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 18, 2011

Earth Day event to help earthquake victims

Despite the sad irony of the title, given the events of the last few days, Happy Earth Day Osaka 2011 will go ahead as planned.
MORE SPORTS / ICE TIME
Mar 9, 2011

Tanaka's silver at world juniors a pleasant surprise

Risa Shoji was Japan's top medal hope going into last weekend's world junior championships in South Korea, and though she finished a respectable fifth in ladies singles, the 14-year-old was overshadowed by compatriot Keiji Tanaka, who claimed the silver medal in men's singles.
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CHANNEL SURF
Mar 6, 2011

Profiles of 'nice people'; Seicho Matsumoto thrille; CM of the week: Softbank

Teruyoshi Uchimura and Kiyotaka Nanbara, better known as the comedy duo Utchan Nanchan, have tended to work separately in recent years, but they make a rare joint appearance as the hosts of the variety special "Konna Ii Hito Mita Koto Nai" ("I've Never Seen Such a Nice Person"; Nihon TV, Fri., 7 p.m.)....
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Feb 27, 2011

All hail the wonders of Japanese cuisine — if not what Japanese eat

Ask almost any Japanese living overseas what they miss most and they are more likely to say the food than their relatives. Ask virtually any tourist what excites them most about Japan and you are apt to be told "Japanese food."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media
Feb 27, 2011

Japanese TV funnymen target U.S.

In the popular U.S. TV series "Heroes," Japan-born actor Masi Oka played the role of Hiro Nakamura, who could travel through space and time. The series has now finished, of course, but Oka is still breaking down barriers that were once thought insurmountable — this time, however, he's doing it as a...
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Feb 27, 2011

Hype may be biggest obstacle for Saito as rookie

The hype surrounding Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters rookie Yuki Saito has just been phenomenal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Feb 22, 2011

NPO tax status threatened by Diet split

With the opposition camp trying to veto all budget-related bills in the divided Diet, the fate of legislation proposed by the Democratic Party of Japan-led government to enhance the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations is hanging in the air.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Feb 20, 2011

Taking a train to the snows

Tumbling down head over heels near the summit of a 2,000-meter mountain is the most fun I've had in ages. On a Monday, the sparsely peopled ski runs at Mitsumata resort in Niigata Prefecture were knee-deep in feather-soft powder snow: perfect conditions for cushioning even the nastiest of falls.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Feb 16, 2011

Sloan went out on his own terms after 22 years

NEW YORK — Apparently, there was a pact all along . . . Jerry Sloan came in around the same time with Hosni Mubarak, and damned if he isn't going out with him.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 15, 2011

Osaka: What are your thoughts on the decision to cancel the Osaka sumo tournament due to the match-fixing scandal?

Atsuko Fujimoto
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 11, 2011

Golden Kings are first team with radio deal

Kudos to the Ryukyu Golden Kings for taking a big step forward, partnering with Radio Okinawa (864 AM) to offer live broadcasts of the team's 12 remaining home games this season.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 11, 2011

Golf Fair shoots above par

While sports media has its eyes on golfer Ryo Ishikawa, who is currently preparing for the Northern Trust Open in California on Feb. 15-20, golf fans have their eyes on Tokyo as Asia's largest golf fair is set for that same weekend.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 11, 2011

Fukuoka fair crafts a showcase to cater to all your hobby needs

Even the busiest executives need a hobby in order to relieve stress. Some find solace at the gym, others in sports, and in others, deep inside, there is an inner Martha Stewart just waiting to come out.
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Feb 10, 2011

Vindication for Toyota, but lots of ground to make up

The U.S. Transportation Department's final report on Toyota Motor Corp.'s sudden acceleration cases may be a relief to Toyota but experts say it won't be easy for the world's No. 1 automaker to regain lost ground in the United States amid intensifying competition.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Feb 9, 2011

Go fishing in the digital ocean while the kids get outdoors and go for a run

As someone who grew up in a small Newfoundland fishing town, I was instantly intrigued when Japanese toy giant Takara Tomy announced one of its latest products recently. The company's Virtual Masters Real is a digital fishing-simulation device. No joke.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 5, 2011

Move for Torres sees Chelsea overpay again

LONDON — When you are a billionaire, you tend to get what you want.
JAPAN / Q&A
Feb 4, 2011

Match-throwing final nail in sumo coffin?

The sumo world has had its share of scandals in recent years but the latest one — text messages indicating match-fixing — is rocking the "dohyo" ring hard.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 1, 2011

Expect unexpected prior to Super Bowl

A report that club owners in Dallas have put out an urgent call for an additional 10,000 strippers struck a familiar chord with those who remember when players' antics the week leading up to the Super Bowl made for bigger headlines than the game itself.
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Jan 30, 2011

NPB teams set to begin training camps again in dead of winter

A fan in the U.S. asked me the other day, "When do the pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Japan?"

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