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F A CUP

SOCCER / World cup
Sep 22, 2022
Rainbow armbands are new flash point for FIFA and Qatar World Cup
Qatari officials have long said that all fans are welcome at the tournament, but security officials there also have warned supporters not to travel with the rainbow flag.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 21, 2022
Guus Hiddink says Australia fit and ready to fight as World Cup looms
The 75-year-old Hiddink, who also guided South Korea to the 2002 semifinals, said that head coach Graham Arnold had done 'a beautiful job' to qualify for Qatar.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 21, 2022
Brittney Griner's fate on Team USA's minds at Women's World Cup
Griner's U.S. teammates have agreed not to wear her No. 15 jersey during the 10-day tournament in Sydney.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 21, 2022
Storm clouds gather over France ahead of World Cup defense
As Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps and his squad as key players struggle with injuries and personal problems, the country's federation is also battling controversy.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 21, 2022
Record five Asian players at Presidents Cup a sign of golf's growth
Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 Masters champion, has been joined by four South Korean players in the International team at Quail Hollow.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 20, 2022
New-look United States target 11th women's basketball World Cup crown
With a deep pool of talent, several promising youngsters are knocking on the door for Team USA, including college player of the year Aliyah Boston and WNBA rookie of the year Rhyne Howard.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 17, 2022
LIV Golf defections deliver blow to Presidents Cup
The International squad will field eight rookies against an American lineup with 12 of the world's 26 top-ranked players.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 16, 2022
Australia coach incredulous after controversial call costs Wallabies victory
Officiating blunder costs Australia any chance of winning back the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002 and put a huge dent in their Rugby Championship title hopes.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 13, 2022
Dave Rennie: New-look Wallabies 'can knock over' buoyant All Blacks
To bring home the silverware from New Zealand for the first time since 2002, the Wallabies will need to win at Docklands Stadium before repeating the feat nine days later in Auckland.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 13, 2022
Long lines and lack of water mar Qatar World Cup stadium trial
Stadium stands were out of water by halftime and there was none outside, where the late summer temperature was 34 degrees Celsius, but felt far hotter because of the humidity.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 11, 2022
Ireland stun hosts South Africa at Rugby World Cup Sevens
Jordan Conroy scored as brace of tries for the Irish, who were worthy winners as they disrupted the South African set piece and forced the home team into uncharacteristic errors.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 10, 2022
Qatar 2022 CEO says nation has faced unfair criticism ahead of World Cup
World Cup organizers ignored questions about how Qatar's security authorities would deal with fans who broke laws such as smuggling alcohol into stadiums or being violent.
Rugby
Sep 8, 2022
Jamie Joseph says Japan will tone down swashbuckling style at upcoming Rugby World Cup
Joseph believes the Brave Blossoms can reach another RWC quarterfinal if they get their preparations right.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Sep 7, 2022
Tony Gustavsson wants challenging World Cup prep for Matildas
The Matildas lost a second game in four days against Canada at Sydney Football Stadium on Tuesday, heaping more pressure on the Swedish coach little more 10 months out from the tournament.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 6, 2022
French rugby boss Bernard Laporte's graft trial opens
The 58-year-old former France coach is accused of favoritism in awarding a uniform sponsor contract for the national team to close friend Mohed Altrad, the billionaire owner of Montpellier.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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