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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 16, 2010

Slugger Ortiz finding his stride with Hawks

The 2010 season hasn't dampened Jose Ortiz's recollection of the way 2009 ended.
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jul 13, 2010

Buffaloes hurler Kisanuki thriving in new surroundings

What's that old saying about one man's trash again?
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jul 11, 2010

Media fixated with China's new wealth

With the World Cup, sumo's baseball betting scandal and Sunday's Upper House election dominating the media's attention, some readers may have not noticed the extensive coverage also being devoted to China. And we're not just talking about crowds at the Shanghai Expo, but the crowds of visitors to Ginza,...
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 9, 2010

Takeda looks sharp as Fighters pound Hawks

A little over a month ago, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters were an afterthought in the Pacific League.
EDITORIALS
Jul 7, 2010

Sumo punishment meted out

The Japan Sumo Association in an extraordinary executive meeting on Sunday decided to punish wrestlers and stablemasters involved in illegal gambling on professional baseball games. It fired the two central figures in the gambling scandal — ozeki Kotomituski and stablemaster Otake. Kotomituski will...
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 7, 2010

Sugiuchi fans nine as Hawks demolish Fighters 12-0

Fans swooned, and a mob of supporters quickly formed as baseball legend Sadaharu Oh and the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks' owner made an impromptu trip through the stands.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 4, 2010

Timely hits carry Tigers

When you're hot, you're hot. Pretty much sums up Craig Brazell's week.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Jul 2, 2010

High-powered Giants, Tigers renew fierce rivalry

Fans of low-scoring pitching duels would do well to avoid the Tokyo Dome this weekend.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / A SCORCHING SUMMER SCHEDULE
Jul 2, 2010

JAY-Z: Summer Sonic

Japan's urban rock festival gets more urban every year, at least musically. Headliner Jay-Z, husband of last year's headliner, Beyonce, and the richest rapper in the world, hasn't visited Japan often, especially since he came out of retirement in 2006. He and Stevie Wonder are the perfect cappers to...
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jun 20, 2010

Who pays for sumo?

Sumo wrestlers don't make huge salaries but they can get a lot of yen in other ways.

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji