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2015

Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 24, 2015
Japan fails to repeat heroics in defeat to Scotland at Rugby World Cup
Japan was unable to make it two Rugby World Cup wins in four days as it went down 45-10 to Scotland in Pool B at Kingsholm on Wednesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2015
Japan heads into Scotland clash looking to shock world again
Two-time Olympic pole vault champion Bob Richards of the United States once said "Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles."
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2015
Eddie Jones leaving Japan after RWC to take Stormers job
Any hopes the Japan Rugby Football Union may have had of persuading Eddie Jones to change his mind about leaving Japan after the Rugby World Cup were dashed Monday with the news he had signed what is believed to be a two-year deal to coach the Cape Town-based Super Rugby side Stormers.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 21, 2015
Japan puts bravery on full display at Rugby World Cup
Eddie Jones was not a happy man last week when Japan was formally welcomed to the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby
Sep 20, 2015
Samoa tops U.S. in teams' Pool B opener
With tougher tests ahead, Samoa started its Rugby World Cup campaign with a 25-16 win over the United States in Pool B on Sunday and, after South Africa's shock defeat to Japan on Saturday, will be delighted to be safely over the first hurdle.
Rugby
Sep 20, 2015
Jones quips bring smiles to South African scribes' faces
Once Japan coach Eddie Jones finally decides to hang up the tracksuit for good, he may think about doing some stand-up comedy for a living.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 18, 2015
Jones names Japan side for World Cup opener against South Africa
Japan coach Eddie Jones sprang three surprises Thursday in naming his 23-man squad to take on South Africa on Saturday in the opening game of Pool B at the Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 17, 2015
Springboks familiar with Brave Blossoms' style
When Japan takes on South Africa on Saturday at Brighton Community Stadium in the opening game of Pool B of the Rugby World Cup, it will be the first time the two countries have met in a test match.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 16, 2015
Japan beginning to feel pressure of RWC stage
With Japan's opening game at Rugby World Cup 2015 less than four days away, the Brave Blossoms are slowly starting to realize the enormity of the tournament.
Rugby
Sep 15, 2015
World Cup organizers project £240 million in venue
As fans pore over fixture lists, administrators smile at balance sheets, with the 2015 Rugby World Cup promising a record payday for the sport.
Rugby
Sep 15, 2015
Brave Blossoms' Ives healthy, ready for RWC
Japan lock Justin Ives has declared himself fit for the Brave Blossoms' Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 13, 2015
Jones hopes Japan can prove doubters wrong
There can't be too many Japan rugby coaches who have gone shopping for a cricket bat so he could use it at a training session.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2015
Sep 9, 2015
The impact and effects of changes in China's economy
Since late August, China's economy and stock prices have dominated headlines worldwide.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2015
Sep 9, 2015
Will AI become a threat to future white-collar workers?
Can a robot get into the University of Tokyo, Japan's most prestigious university, by 2021?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2015
Sep 9, 2015
YGL works to create a more resilient society
Yoshiki Hiruma, one of the young global leaders of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, wants to make the world a better place by helping the homeless achieve emotional and financial independence through playing soccer.
BUSINESS / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2015
Sep 9, 2015
Young Global Leaders are the vanguard in business, politics and society
In March, the World Economic Forum announced this year's Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGLs), the most exceptional leaders 40 years of age and younger, who are believed to be the architects of future society.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2015
Sep 9, 2015
Comfortable, accessible city serves as 'gateway to Asia'
The city of Fukuoka, which the national government designates as a National Strategic Special Zone to attract global startups, is the perfect location for test marketing in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2015
Sep 9, 2015
Leading English MBA program set to become available online
Featuring its unique ambition-inspiring kokorozashi, or personal mission, education and hands-on business education close to real-life experience, Globis University's Master of Business Administration program has rapidly grown into the largest and one of the highest-ranked MBA programs in Japan. Now the institution is set to take the English version of the program to a wider audience by bringing it online.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2015
Sep 9, 2015
'B-class' cuisine: Food that reflects the soul of the people
From the impressive number of stars garnered by restaurants in Tokyo to heads of state visiting the establishments of famed sushi masters, the high end of the Japanese culinary scene gets plenty of attention worldwide. But eating out in Japan doesn't mean you have to break the bank all the time, and sticking to a budget doesn't entail only going to fast-food restaurants. Enter B-kyu gurume (B-class gourmet cuisine) hearty, reasonably priced and down-to-earth dishes, often with strong regional associations.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 8, 2015
Wales' Halfpenny ruled out of RWC
Wales suffered a huge blow as fullback Leigh Halfpenny, whose superb goalkicking has been a key part of the team's success in recent years, was ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a knee injury on Monday.

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