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FOOTBALL 4

SOCCER
Feb 24, 2016
JFA offers role of vice president to former Japan manger Okada
Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada has been approached by the Japan Football Association for its vice president's post, a source close to the matter said Wednesday.
Rugby
Feb 16, 2016
Format changes on the table for Top League, All-Japan Championship: sources
The Japan Rugby Football Union will hold its monthly council meeting on Thursday and Kyodo News has learned that one of the topics to be discussed and perhaps decided upon will be the format of the 2016-2017 Top League season and All-Japan Championship.
Rugby
Feb 5, 2016
Japan to host Scotland in Aichi Prefecture, Tokyo in June
Japan will host Scotland at Toyota Stadium and Ajinomoto Stadium for two test matches in June, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 1, 2016
JRFU lays out vision for future under new coach Joseph
Following the Japan Rugby Football Union's recent announcement that Jamie Joseph would take over as head coach of the men's national rugby union team, the governing body explained its selection process for Eddie Jones' successor and the team's plans for the future on Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 31, 2016
JFA elects Tashima as new president
FIFA executive committee member Kozo Tashima was elected as the next Japan Football Association president on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jan 30, 2016
J-Village to serve as 2020 Olympic soccer training center
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SOCCER
Jan 28, 2016
Vietnam U-23 manager Miura fired
The Vietnam Football Federation announced the sacking of its senior and Under-23 team's manager Toshiya Miura on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 21, 2016
JFA Board of Directors throws weight behind Tashima
The Japan Football Association Board of Directors has selected JFA vice president Kozo Tashima as its pick to be the next president of Japan's soccer federation, a JFA source revealed Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2016
Tashima, Hara to contest JFA presidency
Japan Football Association vice president Kozo Tashima and general secretary Hiromi Hara have fulfilled the necessary requirements to become the association's next president, the JFA's selection committee said on Friday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Dec 29, 2015
Criteria for College Football Playoff too convoluted
The more things change in the chase for the U.S. collegiate football title, the more they stay the same.
Rugby
Dec 25, 2015
JRFU to delay coaching announcement: source
The announcement of Jamie Joseph, as the new head coach of the Brave Blossoms, will be delayed until the new year, a source close to the matter said Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 24, 2015
Miyama receives AFC Women's Player of Year honor for third time
Nadeshiko Japan captain Aya Miyama was named the Asian Football Confederation's Women's Player of the Year on Thursday for the third time.
Rugby
Dec 24, 2015
Sunwolves to face Top League squad in charity match
Japan's new Super Rugby side, the Sunwolves, will play a Top League XV at Toyota Stadium on Feb. 13, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Thursday.
Rugby
Dec 18, 2015
JRFU close to hiring national team coach
The Japan Rugby Football Union announced Thursday that the process of securing the next national team coach is in the final stages.
Rugby
Dec 15, 2015
Joseph leading candidate to replace Jones: source
Super Ruby-winning coach Jamie Joseph is Japan's first choice to replace Eddie Jones as the head coach of the Brave Blossoms, a Japan Rugby Football Union source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 30, 2015
Japan cleans house at AFC awards
Japan cleaned up at the Asian Football Confederation awards on Sunday, winning a total of seven honors including women's national team of the year.
Rugby
Nov 26, 2015
Japan, Scotland rugby squads to meet in June
Japan will play two games against World Cup rival Scotland next June, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Thursday.
Rugby
Nov 26, 2015
JRFU whittles down coaching candidates
The Japan Rugby Football Union reported on Wednesday that it is ready to begin individual negotiations with its top candidates to replace Eddie Jones as head coach of the national team.
SOCCER
Nov 25, 2015
South Korean duo short-listed for AFC award
South Korean pair Son Heung-min and Ki Sung-yueng and Australian midfielder Massimo Luongo were short-listed on Wednesday for the Asian Football Confederation's International Player of the Year award.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 21, 2015
Rugby World Cup hero Tanaka slams JRFU for lack of effort
Panasonic Wild Knights and Japan scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka said Saturday that the Japan Rugby Football Union lacks the necessary zeal to capitalize on this year's success at the Rugby World Cup.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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