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Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 16, 2015

Marathon Japan

Thomas R.H. Havens warns us early in "Marathon Japan" that "the emphasis is on sports history, not the anthropology of running communities or body culture." What this means is that, for the most part, in place of analysis and interpretation we get facts, and those who aren't absolutely besotted with...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
May 16, 2015

Nash looks back on days with Dr. J

Years before Julius Erving became the iconic Dr. J and one of basketball's all-time legends, he established a friendship with Bob Nash that has lasted for decades.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 14, 2015

Messenger, agent disappointed with how Hanshin handled demotion

Matt Sosnick, the agent for Hanshin Tigers ace Randy Messenger, says both he and his client are very disappointed in the way the Tigers handled the right-hander's demotion to ni-gun earlier this week.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 14, 2015

League legend Newton reveals he's decided to retire

Jeff Newton, the winningest player in league history, has quietly retired.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 12, 2015

Grizzlies making noise in playoffs old-school style

Sitting on a bluff above the mighty Mississippi River is Memphis, a sleepy southern United States city known for not much more than its savory barbecue meats, being the home of famous rock and roll singer Elvis Presley and for the blues, the music celebrated in the city's history and on downtown Beale...
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2015

An open letter to Indian leader Narendra Modi

The Congress Party wasted 60 years. Narendra Modi must not waste the remaining 48 of his 60 months.
COMMENTARY / World
May 9, 2015

Pacquiao has shot at Philippines presidency

Filipino boxer Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao could ride his fame to the presidency, but in office he would face many serious problems.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 8, 2015

Winning not a priority for Newcastle owner Ashley

Newcastle United fans had one wish granted on Jan. 2 when Alan Pardew left to become manager of Crystal Palace. The "Pardew Out" banners could be thrown away.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society / FOCUS
May 8, 2015

Singapore tries to tame 'Tiger Moms' regarding childrens' higher education

Singaporean Carmen Kok regrets that she never made it to university. She's not letting her daughter make the same mistake, even if she has to send her abroad to get a place.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2015

Gaming videos giving passionate players a social leg up

The man wakes up early in the morning and boots up a video game to play. While playing, he simultaneously utters his unfettered feelings into a microphone to alert hundreds of thousands of young Japanese fans that he is online and ready to rock.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
May 5, 2015

Ichiro stays ready as he learns National League game

It is pregame batting practice and new Miami Marlin Ichiro Suzuki is frolicking about the outfield pasture like a frisky colt.
Japan Times
TENNIS / MATCH POINT
May 5, 2015

Expert says Nishikori's rise to elite due to self-belief

Kei Nishikori's impressive performance in winning the Barcelona Open for the second straight year and the withdrawal of world No. 1 Novak Djokovic have made the Shimane native the favorite at this week's Madrid Open.
COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2015

Yet another example of why riots don't work

Solutions to the social problems that triggered the riots in Baltimore will not get easier if Americans embrace rioting as the voice of the oppressed.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 4, 2015

Marines arrive in Nepal; trio rescued after eight days under rubble

Three people were pulled alive from the rubble of their home eight days after Nepal's devastating earthquake, as a supply logjam threatened to hamper disaster relief efforts bolstered by the arrival of U.S. aircraft and troops.
Japan Times
JAPAN / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
May 3, 2015

'Omotenashi' a facade, wheelchair-bound consultant says

Unlike other students who enjoyed full mobility and could easily find jobs as convenience store clerks or waiters, the choices available to Toshiya Kakiuchi, 26, were limited as he sought to finance his studies at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
May 2, 2015

Dramatist brings citizens of all ages together

Public theaters across the country are holding significantly more community productions and workshops aimed at local residents who are looking to get involved in performance art.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
May 1, 2015

The 'Punk' drummers of Tokyo Dageki Dan mark 20 years of bangin' tunes

The rehearsal space for drum group Tokyo Dageki Dan seems more like a football locker room than a spot to experience one of the country's most honored musical traditions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 1, 2015

As sensors shrink in size, 'wearable' gadgets may fall out of sight

Forget "wearables." The next big thing in mobile devices is "disappearables."
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 29, 2015

Flawed entrance exam reform

The education ministry's effort to reform the university entrance exam system has serious flaws.
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2015

Paul McCartney returns to Tokyo, surprises fans with rare Beatles song

Almost 50 years after the Beatles delivered memorable performances at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan arena, former band member Paul McCartney returned to the venue on Tuesday with a special treat for his fans.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 28, 2015

Win 'The Road to Top'

The Japan Times is offering several readers the chance to win a copy of the recently released Japanese book "The Road to Top" about Kei Nishikori and his rise to become one of the best tennis players in the world.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 28, 2015

Closing America's black-white achievement gap

The black-white achievement gap in the U.S. can be slain by better education.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 24, 2015

Why prosecuting Auschwitz crimes still matters

The best symbol of German atonement for World War II is Chancellor Angela Merkel's relentless efforts to negotiate compromises in conflicts others want to resolve by force.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 23, 2015

Right-wing candidate's nude campaign poster skirts election law

Campaigning for Sunday's second wave of quadrennial unified local elections has highlighted a legal loophole that allows candidates to go to extremes — including nudity — to gain votes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 23, 2015

HondaJet makes maiden flight from Sendai to Tokyo

Honda Motor Co.'s first jet plane made its maiden flight Thursday as the company seeks to boost its reputation for cutting-edge technology.
BASKETBALL
Apr 21, 2015

Former Olympic basketball player Kaiho dies at 73

Nobuo Kaiho, a guard on Japan's men's basketball team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, has died at age 73.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Apr 20, 2015

Saito stumbles again in quest to find success as pro

Yuki Saito has spent most of the past two seasons off the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' ichi-gun roster and with the farm team. His poor showing so far this year makes one wonder just how many days he'll spend with the top team going forward.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2015

The poverty of American presidential politics

The time, effort and money that will be poured into the battle for the U.S. presidency are enormous, but the difference the outcome will make is limited.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Apr 19, 2015

Historically, Japan is no stranger to blacks, nor to blackface

I am a black Japanese half. I was bullied because of my skin color in elementary school, so I have a strong complex about my skin color. If Japanese truly adored blacks, it wouldn't bother me. But do Momokuro really adore blacks? I think if you asked them if they wished they had been born black, they...
Success of Chinese-made fighter jets against India raises alarm in Asia
Chinese J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, in November 2015.
Japan to recognize Taiwan as place of origin in family registration system
Masataka Yuhara, secretary-general of the Friends of Lee Teng Hui Association in Japan, which has been calling for "Taiwan" to be permitted as a place of origin in family registers.
Rich Japanese still fear yen crash, wealth manager says
The yen slumped more than 2% on Monday alone, nearing ¥150 to the dollar, after the U.S. and China temporarily lowered tariffs, triggering a reversal of bearish dollar bets.
Japanese retailers turn to California rice for cheaper alternative
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass eats California rice at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday along with Mitsuko Tsuchiya, vice president of retailer Aeon.
Japanese automakers looking at a ¥1 trillion hit from Trump tariffs 
Cars on display at Nissan's headquarters in Yokohama on Tuesday. The automaker posted a massive annual net loss and confirmed that it plans to cut thousands of jobs worldwide.
For his first feature film, director Ryuya Suzuki created a masterpiece
"Jinsei," which follows its protagonist over a century, probes themes of identity and societal issues with a dark comic touch. The director, however, says he created the story without knowing where it would lead.
Historian Rob Fitts discovers earliest ever reference to baseball in Japan
Japan's Shohei Ohtani carries the Japanese flag onto the field before the start of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States in Miami on March 21, 2023.
Japanese retailers turn to California rice for cheaper alternative
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass eats California rice at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday along with Mitsuko Tsuchiya, vice president of retailer Aeon.
Harmfully hot days for pregnant women in Japan nearly doubled over past five years
New research by a U.S. climate scientists’ group reveals that extreme heat has increased the risks of preterm births and other pregnancy complications in Japan, nearly doubling the number of days that are harmfully hot for pregnant women over the past five years.
Sumo title contenders already emerging in early stages of Tokyo meet
Onosato (left) battles Abi on Day 3 of the Summer Basho in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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