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SOCCER / J. League
Oct 19, 2001

Edmundo set to sign with Verdy 1969

Tokyo Verdy 1969 acquired former Brazil striker Edmundo in an attempt to secure its survival in Division One, the J. League club announced Thursday at its headquarters in Inagi City, Tokyo.
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 30, 2001

Kawaguchi heading to Pompey

YOKOHAMA -- After a seemingly endless period of waiting, Yokohama F. Marinos and Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi finally landed a transfer deal with Portsmouth and will join the English Division One side on Oct. 21 after the two clubs reached a provisional agreement on Saturday morning.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 7, 2001

Troussier warns against complacency

YOKOHAMA -- Brace yourselves, Australia is not an easy team to play. This was the warning message given by Japan manager Philippe Troussier to the fans, the press and his team not to underestimate Australia, which Japan will play in a semifinal on Thursday at Yokohama International Stadium.
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 23, 2000

Consadole earns promotion to J1

HIRATSUKA, Kanagawa Pref. -- Consadole Sapporo will be back in the J. League's top flight next season after securing a top-two finish in the Second Division with a 3-0 win over Shonan Bellmare on Saturday night.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 8, 2000

Murata aiming high in Champagne Rugby

"I'd like to help our team get promoted to the top division next season," Japan international rugby player Wataru Murata said contentedly Wednesday in Tokyo after completing his first season with French League side Aviron Bayonnais in the so-called Champagne Rugby.
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 2, 2000

FC Tokyo loses tough one in extra time

KASHIWA, Chiba Pref. -- J. League Division One debutant FC Tokyo's winning streak ended at three matches after losing to Kashiwa Reysol 3-2 in extra time on South Korea international Hong Myung Bo's controversial goal Saturday at Kashiwa-no-ha Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 5, 2023

Kaoru Mitoma scores again in last-gasp win over Bournemouth

The goal was far from a trademark finish from the electric Japanese winger, but it was enough to seal three points as Brighton moved back up to sixth place
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 23, 2023

Arsenal silences doubters with late win over Manchester United

The English Premier League leaders show their title credentials at the halfway point of the campaign.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 10, 2015

Paire ousts Nishikori in semis

Defending champion Kei Nishikori crashed out of the Japan Open after a 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 semifinal defeat to his U.S. Open conqueror Benoit Paire on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 2, 2017

Arsenal putting off the inevitable by retaining Wenger

A saga of almost elephantine pregnancy proportion mercifully ended on Wednesday when Arsene Wenger signed a new two-year contract with Arsenal. The would-he wouldn't-he inquisition started over a year ago and the back pages have not let it go, even though there could be only two possible outcomes.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 17, 2017

Spurs likely to come up short again in title hunt

Such is the standard Manchester City are setting this season, an away draw against a title rival can no longer be considered a good result.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Aug 20, 2015

Fitness proving a continuing challenge for Nishikori

Kei Nishikori finally broke through against Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals of last week's Rogers Cup in Montreal. Nishikori routed the 14-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 6-4 with an overpowering show to record his first win over Nadal in eight career meetings.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 13, 2023

Rafael Nadal's struggles in spotlight before Australian Open

Some observers feel Rafael Nadal looks vulnerable ahead of the Australian Open.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jan 24, 2004

All will be decided on Top League's final day

It's often said you shouldn't leave things to the last minute, but the Japan Rugby Football Union will be delighted that its new competition, the Top League, has gone right down to the wire.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Oct 31, 2014

Manchester City struggling to find championship form

By next Wednesday, Manchester City's season could be as good as over, with only the F.A. Cup to keep realistic hopes of silverware alive.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 18, 2022

Online cockfighting wagers rake in billions in the Philippines

Once a declining bloodsport, the centuries-old game is now a major industry across this Southeast Asian nation.
Japan Times
TENNIS / MATCH POINT
Apr 15, 2014

Nishikori confident he is closer to date with destiny

"Last year we knocked on the door. This year we pounded on it. Next year we're gonna kick it in."
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 6, 2013

United faces improbable climb to defend title

WARNING: The opening paragraph does not make happy reading for Manchester United fans. The champions have won only two points from their last three games, they are in ninth position, their lowest ever at this stage of a Premier League season. They have scored fewer goals at Old Trafford than basement...
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 3, 2023

Rafael Nadal not worried by shaky start before Australian Open

The 22-time Grand Slam champion opened the season with two defeats, but said he's happy to get court time after an injury-ravaged 2022 campaign.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 30, 2006

Charlton's coaching carousel like a comedy skit

LONDON -- During the 1960s, American comedian Bob Newhart gave the world what was to become a classic sketch on his Emmy-winning show. It was called "The Introduction of Tobacco to Civilization," wherein a telephone call from Sir Walter Raleigh prompted skeptical laughter in England.
Rafael Nadal bites the trophy after winning the French Open in Paris on June 5, 2022. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, said he will retire following this year's Davis Cup.
TENNIS
Oct 10, 2024

Rafael Nadal to retire at end of season

"It has been some difficult years, these last two especially," the 38-year-old, who won a record 14 French Open titles, said in a video.
Makoto Hasebe during a news conference following his retirement, in Tokyo on Friday. Hasebe played in 114 games for Japan's national team and played over 500 professional games between Japan and Germany.
SOCCER
May 24, 2024

Makoto Hasebe at peace with retirement, says body still 'wants to kick the ball'

Hasebe will eventually return to Germany and begin to lay the foundation for his coaching career.
A WE League Cup championship match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina and INAC Kobe takes place on Dec. 29 in Tokyo. A healthy increase in gross revenue has highlighted the WE League’s newfound growth potential.
SOCCER
Jun 24, 2025

WE League finally sowing seeds of growth under new stewardship

Yoshikazu Nonomura, who took the helm a year ago, oversaw improved attendance and financial numbers during his first season as chairman.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Japan team finds ancient ocean full of squids
The ancient ocean was full of squids, whose population exceeded that of fish or ammonites, a Japanese research team mainly from Hokkaido University has found through a new method using technology.
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam
The correct answer rate for the Japanese language section on a national test dropped to 67.0% from 67.8% the previous year among elementary school sixth-graders.
Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreign nationals
The new administrative body would serve as a cross-agency "control tower" to respond to issues such as crime and overtourism involving foreign nationals, according to the government.
Japan's Emperor Emeritus admitted to hospital to begin new heart treatment
Emperor Emeritus Akihito is accompanied by Empress Emerita Michiko as he travels to the University of Tokyo Hospital on Monday.
With China and Trump, Japan defense report says world entering ‘new era of crisis’
A senior member of a Self-Defense Forces honor guard inspects a formation before the arrival of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for a visit to the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 30.
Tokyo stocks hit by a perfect storm of tariffs, politics and budget worries
Tokyo stocks are underperforming shares in other large markets globally.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Tokyobike founder believes in taking in sights of dynamic cities slowly
Ichiro Kanai, founder and president of Tokyobike, is developing a niche but a new customer base who want to cycle as part of a lifestyle.
Music idol and anime fandom merch is big business
Businesses who cater to fandoms gathered at Tokyo Lifestyle Week for the second annual Oshikatsu — Merch Collection Expo, a trade show devoted to fandom goods.

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