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England's Elliot Daly during training in Bagshot, England, on Wednesday
MORE SPORTS
Nov 21, 2025
England's Daly ready for aerial challenge against Argentina
Coach Steve Borthwick has backed Daly to be a key figure in the England setup through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
England's Jamie Smith (far left) and Josh Tongue (center left) pose with Australia's Cameron Green (center right) and Alex Carey during a media event ahead of the Ashes cricket test series, in Perth on Tuesday.
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Nov 18, 2025
Grateful Green primed for full-throttle Ashes opener
The 26-year-old fast-bowling all-rounder was set back by a side strain last month having overcome a serious 2024 back injury.
South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis plays a shot during the final day of a cricket test match against India in Johannesburg in December 2013.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 17, 2025
Who is cricket’s Shohei Ohtani?
A better question might be: Does cricket need its own Shohei?
England's Brydon Carse warms up during the Ashes tour warm-up match between England and England Lions XI at Lilac Hill Park in Perth, Australia, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Nov 16, 2025
Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures
Attention spans have shortened in the era of smartphones and social media, but generations of cricket fans remain enthralled by the Ashes.
Australia's Pat Cummins, seen during the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final, is hoping to return for the second Ashes test against England.
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Nov 6, 2025
Australia's Pat Cummins hints at possible return for second Ashes test
The 32-year-old has not played since suffering a lower back injury against the West Indies more than three months ago.
Australia's Harry Grant in action with England's Jez Litten and Alex Walmsley at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Oct 31, 2025
Absence of key players no problem for Wallabies coach
The test falls outside World Rugby's window for the release of players, and Australia therefore must do without several European-based players.
England defender Lucy Bronze (right) celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the match against Australia at Pride Park Stadium in Derby, England on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Oct 29, 2025
England bounces back from Brazil defeat with 3-0 win over Australia
The friendly was overshadowed by what appeared to be a serious knee injury to Michelle Agyemang, who was carried off on a stretcher.
Former cricket player Stuart Broad before the start of the third test match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on July 10
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Oct 15, 2025
Australia's team is worst since 2010-11 Ashes, says England's Broad
England last won the Ashes in 2015 and has not won in Australia since 2011.
Harry Kane applauds England fans after the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Latvia in Riga, Latvia on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Oct 15, 2025
England clinches 2026 World Cup spot as Portugal forced to wait
Thomas Tuchel's England brushed aside Latvia in Riga to make it six wins from six and guarantee the top spot .
England manager Thomas Tuchel watches team during its win over Wales in a friendly at Wembley Stadium in London on Thursday.
SOCCER
Oct 10, 2025
England manager Thomas Tuchel takes issue with lack of support from fans
Tuchel took exception to what he felt was a tepid response from England's supporters during the win.
England's Sarah Bern holds the Women's World Cup trophy as she celebrates with teammates after winning the final in London on Saturday. England's women's rugby team extended its unbeaten run to 33 matches with the win.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 30, 2025
World Rugby unfazed over England's dominance of women's game
England has not lost since a 34-31 defeat by New Zealand in the COVID-delayed 2022 World Cup final in Auckland.
England's Ellie Kildunne scores her team's fourth try during its Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal win over France in Bristol, England, on Saturday.
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Sep 21, 2025
Brilliant Kildunne helps England to grind down France and reach World Cup final
England's win set up an enticing showdown with Canada next Saturday.
Bristol Bears and U.S. star Ilona Maher during the warmup before a match against Gloucester-Hartpury in Gloucester, England on March 2
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Aug 22, 2025
England names strong side for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against U.S.
The Red Roses have lost only once in their past 58 matches — a defeat by New Zealand in the COVID-delayed 2022 World Cup final.
Actors in period costume pose on a re-creation of a Tudor wine fountain at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey, England, in April 2010. England’s recent wine boom is hitting limits due to scale, costs and competition.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 18, 2025
England’s sparkling wine is losing its fizz
It really doesn’t help having higher taxes now measured on alcohol content. The going is only getting tougher for fledgling startups.
England's Gus Atkinson is bowled by India's Mohammed Siraj to win the fifth test match for India and draw the series 2-2 at the Oval in London on Monday.
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Aug 5, 2025
England faces searching Ashes questions after India series thriller
One of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw on Monday as England suffered an agonizing six-run loss to India at the Oval.
England midfielder Ella Toone lifts the trophy as England players celebrate winning the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final against Spain at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 29, 2025
England's women maintained belief through bumpy run to Euro glory
England delivered one more heart-stopping come-from-behind win on Sunday to capture its second consecutive European title.
Chloe Kelly celebrates with the trophy after England's win over Spain in the Euro 2025 final in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 28, 2025
Resilient Chloe Kelly takes center stage as England wins Euro 2025
Kelly came to the Lionesses' rescue several times in Switzerland.
Michelle Agyemang scores England's first goal against Italy in the Women's Euro 2025 semifinal at the Stade de Geneve in Switzerland on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 23, 2025
Kelly hits winner as late drama takes England into Women's Euro 2025 final
Michelle Agyemang came off the bench and forced the extra period by equalizing in the 96th minute, and fellow substitute Kelly completed the turnaround.
England flanker Guy Pepper runs with the ball past Argentina fly-half Santiago Carreras during an international rugby test match in San Juan, Argentina, on July 12.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jul 22, 2025
England players suffered racist abuse from fans in Argentina, World Rugby says
"While it is clear that an incident took place, we regret that the individuals responsible could not be identified," World Rugby said.
England's Jess Carter attends a news conference in June.
SOCCER
Jul 21, 2025
England's Jess Carter receives racist abuse during Euro 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted his support for Carter on X.
Japanese court orders Cloudflare to pay ¥500 million over manga piracy
Cloudflare has been ordered to pay ¥500 million after four major publishing firms accused the firm of copyright infringement for its role in hosting sites that distribute pirated copies of manga titles.
The reality of human trafficking in Japan
A view of Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward at night. Last year in Japan, 66 people were put in protective custody as victims of human trafficking. Among them, 58 — including all 41 minors — were Japanese nationals. International pressure to act on human trafficking led Japan to make efforts to crack down on the crime, such as a tightening of conditions in 2005 for entertainer visas.
Japan plans higher visa fees for foreign residents
Along with planned higher fees for foreign residents to stay, Japan is looking to raise the ¥3,000 single-entry visa fee for inbound tourists to Western standards in the next fiscal year.
¥21.3 trillion stimulus package approved by Cabinet
The Cabinet is expected to submit an extra budget bill to finance the package to parliament, which is in session until Dec. 17.
First foreign president of Hosei University looks abroad for change
Hosei University President Diana Khor, who herself was an international student, aims to encourage students to look outward and cultivate a global mindset.
First foreign president of Hosei University looks abroad for change
Hosei University President Diana Khor, who herself was an international student, aims to encourage students to look outward and cultivate a global mindset.
Japanese companies advised to change mindset about investment in Africa
Bernard Laurendeau, chief of Enkopa Lab Japan, in Tokyo last month
Munetaka Murakami headlines quartet looking to move to MLB via posting system
The Swallows' Munetaka Murakami has 246 career home runs in eight NPB seasons.
The reality of human trafficking in Japan
A view of Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward at night. Last year in Japan, 66 people were put in protective custody as victims of human trafficking. Among them, 58 — including all 41 minors — were Japanese nationals. International pressure to act on human trafficking led Japan to make efforts to crack down on the crime, such as a tightening of conditions in 2005 for entertainer visas.
Why we can’t get enough of the sham of the rental family
“Rental Family,” directed and co-written by the single-named Hikari, follows out-of-work actor Phillip (Brendan Fraser), who is hired as the “token white guy” at a Tokyo agency called Rental Family.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Juzo Itami’s “Tampopo” was released Nov. 23, 1985, and though it wasn’t a hit at the time, it has gained a cult following in the years since.
Eat, slurp, love: 'Tampopo' turns 40
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