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SOCCER / Women's World Cup / From the Spot
Jun 23, 2020

Japan must build foundation for women's game after withdrawing bid

The Japan Football Association has lost its easy route to building momentum for the sport after dropping out of contention for the 2023 World Cup.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 9, 2020

Time to build the post-pandemic world order

This is not only a battle about now but also over what comes next.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 1, 2020

Rich world's job crisis jolts money flows to millions

Lockdowns imposed by wealthy nations are severing a vital lifeline for many often vulnerable people around the world.
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2020

The world faces a moment of truth on China

Beijing's refusal to allow a probe into the origin and spread of the new coronavirus is fueling suspicion and animosity.
JAPAN / Politics
May 7, 2020

In the age of COVID-19, world leaders struggle to adjust to online diplomacy

In the world of diplomacy, gone are the days of handshakes, bilateral meetings or international summits attracting a horde of world leaders and diplomats to discuss issues of the day.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health / FOCUS
Feb 28, 2020

Singapore has a $100 billion plan to survive in a far hotter world than experts predicted

Singapore has a reputation for planning ahead. With climate change, it is planning for the worst.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 11, 2020

Saving the world's dying rivers

International cooperation can save riparian systems, but first we must recognize the consequences of doing nothing.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jan 2, 2020

Imagine 2030's world to generate innovative ideas

Visualizing the kind of world we want to live in 10 years from now can spur creativity and innovation.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Dec 27, 2019

Matching magic moments to karaoke classics in a historic year for Japan rugby

With the bōnenkai (year-end party) season in full swing, it is time to look back at a special year of rugby in Japan while also trying to predict what the future holds.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 25, 2019

Leitch wants to make sure rugby's current popularity remains high

Since the staging of a successful Rugby World Cup this year, the popularity of the game has been at an all-time high in Japan. This, however, wasn't an entirely new experience for star Michael Leitch and some of his Brave Blossoms teammates.
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.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 14, 2019

World's energy watchdog is undermining climate change battle, critics say

A short walk from the Eiffel Tower, Fatih Birol oversees the world's energy watchdog, whose analyses of fuel demand have long been viewed as the gold standard by government officials, energy executives and investors.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 4, 2019

Media members hand Japan positive grades as RWC host

The 44th and final day of the 2019 Rugby World Cup ended with South Africa capturing the Webb Ellis Cup with a win over England in Yokohama on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2019

South Africa 32, England 12: Springboks take home RWC trophy for third time

South Africa lifted the Rugby World Cup for the third time after a clinical 32-12 victory over England in Saturday's final.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 29, 2019

Big decisions ahead for New Zealand rugby, says former All Black Justin Marshall

New Zealand Rugby faces some big decisions in the wake of its World Cup semifinal defeat to England and while it has had so much success promoting from within it might be time to bring in a new voice as coach, former All Black Justin Marshall has said.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 29, 2019

Johnny Wilkinson, Bryan Habana show kids how it is done

The 2019 Rugby World Cup has been electrified by inspirational performances of the Japan national team, which made the knockout stage for the first time at the quadrennial tournament.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 25, 2019

Springboks will rely on pack against Wales

South Africa standoff Handre Pollard believes his team's backs have the pace and skill to trouble Wales in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semifinal — if they can get the ball off their forward teammates for long enough.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 22, 2019

Lawrence Dallaglio says back row battle key in England-New Zealand semifinal

For a man who made his name winning many a bruising back row battle, it's no surprise that former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio thinks that's where Saturday's Rugby World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand could be decided.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 20, 2019

Japanese fans soaking up the atmosphere while watching teams other than Brave Blossoms play

Oita has been given the honor of hosting a pair of Rugby World Cup quarterfinals matches. But it is the only city that does not have a chance to see its national team, Japan, play there.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 19, 2019

England pummels Australia in RWC quarterfinal

England stormed into the Rugby World Cup final four with a convincing 40-16 win over Australia in the quarterfinals before a crowd of 36,954 at Oita Stadium on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 18, 2019

Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph says team is ready for physicality of Springboks

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has warned his players to expect a brutal onslaught from South Africa's forwards when they go head to head in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 3, 2019

Historic Hanazono Rugby Stadium helps promote Osaka Prefecture on global stage

The city of Higashiosaka is one of the biggest manufacturing towns in Western Japan and has the third-highest population in Osaka Prefecture at 495,000. But the Osaka suburb is also well-known as a rugby city because of Hanazono Rugby Stadium, which saw Georgia play Fiji on Thursday in Rugby World Cup...
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 3, 2019

England ready for Argentina clash

England head coach Eddie Jones on Thursday paid tribute to Japan's "outstanding" Rugby World Cup win over Ireland, before turning his attention back to his team's crunch match against Argentina this weekend.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2019

Kamaishi saluted by fans and players for its resilience

High school student Yukime Sasaki and two other young girls were all beaming smiles to greet hundreds of visitors who stopped by on Wednesday afternoon before a Rugby World Cup game between Uruguay and Fiji.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2019

Even after routing Scotland, Ireland remains wary of Japan

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt dismissed suggestions his players can take it easy after starting their Rugby World Cup campaign with a resounding win over Scotland on Sunday, warning that "dangerous" next opponent Japan will punish any complacency from the world's No. 1-ranked side.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 21, 2019

Japan's hat-trick hero Kotaro Matsushima says Brave Blossoms will be ready for Ireland match

Hat-trick hero Kotaro Matsushima is backing Japan to shake off its Rugby World Cup stage fright before it plays Ireland next weekend, after the host nation recovered from a nervy start to beat Russia in the tournament opener on Friday night.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 18, 2019

Brave Blossoms name team for Russia clash

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Wednesday urged his entire squad to be ready to play their part at the Rugby World Cup after naming his team to face Russia in Friday's tournament opener.
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost
China Coast Guard officers unfurl a national flag on Sandy Cay reef, near the Philippine-held Thitu Island, in disputed waters of the South China Sea this month in this screen shot taken from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China
As Japan gears up for the trade talks, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is also seeking to cushion the blow that the U.S. tariffs may have on the domestic economy.
As many as nine dead after driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd
An ambulance is parked at the site of the Lapu Lapu day festival, where a vehicle drove into a crowd killing several people in Vancouver on Saturday.
Arunima Mazumdar: ‘Japanese literature has a niche but deeply engaged readership in India’
Arunima Mazumdar, a New Delhi-based communications professional, began sharing her love of Japanese literature online in 2022. The platform has grown into a robust community known as Dokusha Book Club.
Japan struggles with gray zone of AI deepfakes exploiting children
AI-generated content — including those made using pictures of real people, which are known as “deepfakes” — is not explicitly covered under Japan's current legal framework, nor are human-drawn illustrations that depict child abuse.
Expo '25 gives the world a masterclass in mascots
2025 Osaka Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku dances on the stage during the event's official opening ceremony on April 12.
Japan struggles with gray zone of AI deepfakes exploiting children
AI-generated content — including those made using pictures of real people, which are known as “deepfakes” — is not explicitly covered under Japan's current legal framework, nor are human-drawn illustrations that depict child abuse.
‘Wildcat Dome’ challenges Japan's historical narratives
On the surface, "Wildcat Dome" tells a personal story of damaged children — now adults — bound together by tragedy. Underneath, there’s a constant undercurrent of political consequence, invisible and pervasive like radioactive particles.
Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
Magokoro Yoshihira (center) is the managing director of Yui Associates, which operates the neighborhood fixtures of Sanya Cafe and Juyoh Hotel. Yusuke Takahashi (left) met Yoshihira during a difficult period in his life and now works as the cafe’s chef. Nancy Anne (right) has worked for over 10 years at Juyoh Hotel and enjoys the multicultural environment.
Amid uncertain tariffs, is now the time to buy a new iPhone?
An Apple store in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward in September. Prices for the newest iPhone models start at around ¥100,000 ($700) in Japan.

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