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Ryoyu Kobayashi on Saturday in Bischofshofen, Austria, added the 2024 Four Hills title to triumphs in 2019 and 2022.
MORE SPORTS / Ski jumping
Jan 7, 2024
Japan's Kobayashi clinches third Four Hills ski jump crown
Kobayashi added the 2024 title to triumphs in 2019 and 2022 after finishing in second place in the last of the four events at Bischofshofen in Austria.
A woman points at a Glock handgun during the annual National Rifle Association convention in Dallas in 2018.
WORLD / Society
Dec 28, 2023
Gaston Glock, inventor of cult guns, dies at 94
His gun, wielded by police and outlaws alike, certainly made its mark worldwide, matched by few other weapons.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 18, 2023
Austria foils pride parade attack, officials say
The men planning the Vienna"s pride parade attack are suspected of being Islamic State sympathizers, according to Austria"s domestic intelligence agency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 18, 2023
Shiga Prefecture hopes Austria-shaped Lake Biwa can create tourism splash
Lake Biwa is one of the world"s oldest lakes, with a surface area of 670 square kilometers and rich biodiversity of around 1,100 or more species of animals and plants.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 20, 2022
Austria wins mixed team gold as Mikaela Shiffrin's U.S. misses out
The team event, in only its second edition after being introduced at Pyeongchang in 2018, had been rescheduled from Saturday after heavy winds forced a postponement.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 17, 2022
Japan wins Nordic combined relay bronze at Beijing Olympics
A strong finish by an athlete better known for jumping than skiing secured third place and Japan's first podium finish in the event since winning gold in 1992 and 1994.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 8, 2022
Japan loses chance at medal as disqualifications mar ski jumping mixed event
The final placings seemed almost an afterthought after a night of mayhem that featured disqualifications, widespread fury and confusion among the sport's heavyweight nations.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 2, 2022
Why U.S. is before Austria for Beijing Olympics opening ceremony
At the Tokyo Olympics last summer broadcasters in the U.S. reported some viewers were confused at the order by which the countries entered the opening ceremony.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2021
Austria's disgraced conservative former leader was without qualities
Kurzu2019s fall is widely seen as having consequences beyond Austria: his approach had been touted as a model for center-right parties across Europe, especially in Germany.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 13, 2021
Denmark reach World Cup with 1-0 win over Austria
Denmark became the second European nation to reach the 2022 World Cup after building an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Scotland in qualifying Group F.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 28, 2021
In Olympic cycling, Anna Kiesenhofer shocked the Dutch — and even herself
When the Tokyo Games conclude, one of the most remarkable stories will be that of cyclist Anna Kiesenhofer, who took gold in Sundayu2019s road race against a field packed full of talent.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2021
First meeting on U.N. treaty banning nukes to discuss disarmament within 10 years
Talks at the initial meeting of parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, set for January, will focus on stopping nuclear-armed states from expanding stockpiles.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 27, 2021
Substitutes spare Italy's blushes in win over Austria
The Azzuri looked to be in danger of a round-of-16 Euro exit in London before Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scored in extra time.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 8, 2021
Sara Takanashi captures back-to-back World Cup wins in Austria
Sara Takanashi made it two World Cup wins in two days in Hinzenbach, Austria, as the Japanese national dominated the women's ski jumping competition again on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2021
Austria urges Japan to join first U.N. nuclear ban treaty meeting
In October, 50 countries ratified the treaty, reaching the threshold required for it to enter into force.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 1, 2020
Ski, party, seed a pandemic: Travel rules that let COVID-19 take flight
Nine months into an outbreak that has killed 1 million people, Ischgl, Austria, is where the era of global tourism collided with a pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 7, 2020
U.S. launches national security probe of mobile crane imports
Domestic producer Manitowoc Co. cited data from the U.S. International Trade Commission showing that imports of the cranes increased 152 percent between 2014 and 2019.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 8, 2020
How do you lift a coronavirus lockdown? Ask Austria
Ending strict confinement measures should be done extremely carefully.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Feb 27, 2020
Teacher becomes second person to die of coronavirus in France
A second person suffering from the coronavirus died in France overnight as health officials tried to find out how the college teacher, who had not visited any country with a known outbreak, had caught the new disease.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 2, 2020
Austrian conservative Sebastian Kurz and Greens strike coalition deal
Austrian conservative leader Sebastian Kurz struck a coalition deal on Wednesday with the Greens to ensure his return to power and bring the left-wing party into government for the first time, three months after Kurz won a parliamentary election.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
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