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Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 17, 2022
France faces virus outbreak ahead of World Cup final
With little more than 24 hours to go before the world champions face Argentina, France has been left reeling by a viral outbreak that is believed to have affected five players so far.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 15, 2022
Lionel Messi to end World Cup career with final against France
Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last World Cup game when Argentina takes on France in Sunday's final in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 14, 2022
Lionel Messi praises Argentina's intelligence after Croatia win
The global superstar converted a first-half penalty before Julian Alvarez scored either side of the interval to see off an overwhelmed Croatia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 14, 2022
The maestro conducts, and the band plays the hits
The most clinical of smash-and-grabs kept Lionel Messi on track for his date with destiny as Argentina booked a spot in Sunday's final with a ruthless 3-0 victory in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 13, 2022
Croatia coach hopes Argentina's players will behave in semifinal
Croatia will be hoping to reach the World Cup final for the second tournament in a row after losing the 2018 showcase match to reigning world champion France.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 10, 2022
Argentina beats Dutch and go into semis after late night drama
Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 4, 2022
Messi carries the load to help Argentina into the quarterfinals
Argentina reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Australia, but they might not want to consider what may have happened without Lionel Messi on the pitch.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 1, 2022
Argentina starting to round into form at World Cup
Argentina's performance should sound an alarm to the other title hopefuls that Lionel Messi and the rest of the squad is starting to click into gear.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 1, 2022
Argentina outclass Poland despite Messi penalty miss to advance
Argentina to play Australia in first knockout round, while Poland takes on France.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 29, 2022
Lionel Messi faces Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup fan coin showdown
The growth spurt in fan tokens comes at a time of tumult in the crypto market, which is reeling from the collapse of major exchange FTX earlier this month.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 27, 2022
Lionel Messi nourishes dream of matching Diego Maradona's legacy
Maradona scored only 15 goals for Argentina in 41 competitive appearances — compared to Messi's 49 in 115 — but some led him to World Cup glory.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 27, 2022
Lionel Messi magic reignites Argentina; France reaches last 16
An Argentinian victory on Wednesday against Poland will carry the South American champions into the knockout rounds from Group C.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 23, 2022
Wounded Argentina aims to move past Saudi trauma
Lionel Messi's fifth and final attempt to match Diego Maradona's immortality among Argentinians by winning soccer's greatest prize could not have started worse.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 23, 2022
A Saudi soccer victory rings out across the Arab world
Few had given the Saudis a chance of winning a game at the tournament, much less overcoming the might of Argentina and Lionel Messi, arguably the finest player the sport has ever seen.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 23, 2022
Saudi Arabia celebrates shock defeat of World Cup favorite Argentina
Copa America champion Argentina had come into Qatar on a 36-match unbeaten streak.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
Lionel Messi determined to enjoy likely last World Cup hurrah
At 35 years of age, the diminutive magician is close to winding down his remarkable trophy-laden career.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 8, 2022
More developing countries refinancing debt in green deals to tackle climate change
Collectively, 58 of the world's developing countries most vulnerable to climate change have almost half a trillion of debt servicing payments due in the next four years.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 19, 2022
Lionel Messi names France and Brazil as favorites to win World Cup
The 35-year-old forward cited both teams' experienced core groups of players as reasons to favor them in the 32-team tournament in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 8, 2022
Lionel Messi heading to World Cup with positive outlook after Copa America triumph
Argentina captain Lionel Messi said he is counting the days until the World Cup and believes his team has a good chance of winning.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 18, 2022
Late try earns Springboks bonus-point win over Argentina
South Africa dominated the first half with their power game, but were given a scare in the second half as Argentina's Pumas roared back in Buenos Aires.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
When will Japan intervene to support the yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has reiterated the government's readiness to take an appropriate action as the yen continues to slide against the U.S. dollar.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

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