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FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks during his introductory news conference at Wembley Stadium in London on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Oct 17, 2024
Thomas Tuchel takes England job with visions of winning 2026 World Cup
England head coach Thomas Tuchel strode confidently into Wembley Stadium on Wednesday with a single-minded vision to win the 2026 World Cup for the success-starved soccer nation.
Then-Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on April 27 in Munich. The Football Association announced on Wednesday that Tuchel will become England manager on Jan. 1.
SOCCER
Oct 16, 2024
Thomas Tuchel appointed England manager
The 51-year-old, out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season, succeeds Gareth Southgate as permanent coach.
English players in all competitions could receive yellow cards for invading the personal space of a referee under new guidelines released by governing bodies on Monday.
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2023
English soccer authorities launch measures to tackle poor behavior
New rules have also been introduced to address offensive chants, gestures and the display of offensive messages based on "football tragedies."
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 16, 2022
Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct after fiery London derby
The two managers shook hands after a 2-2 draw where tempers flared, but then faced off on the pitch before being separated by players and staff from both teams.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 11, 2022
Smart mouthguards collect data in extended study of heading's impact
Officials hope technology developed by Sports & Wellbeing Analytics will help to further understanding of head injuries in the sport.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 18, 2016
Outrage over Rooney's drunken antics just media hypocrisy
Footballers are often accused of being too aloof. They don't interact with fans. It's almost a them-and-us scenario. They are protected by agents, press officers and security. The nearest most supporters get to players is when they watch them arrive at stadiums — from behind barriers, of course.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Oct 7, 2016
England's Southgate begins trial period against easiest of foes, Malta
If the Football Association was worried that Saturday's England vs. Malta 2018 World Cup qualifier at Wembley might struggle to capture the country's interest, the departure of Sam Allardyce has guaranteed a disproportionate focus on a match featuring the side which is 157th in the FIFA rankings. The...
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 30, 2015
Mourinho's tactics, whining tarnish impressive record
Having been fined £25,000 by the Football Association for comments made about match officials after last month's game against Southampton and seeing his star striker Diego Costa charged with violent conduct on successive days, in the private world of Jose Mourinho it was further proof, if indeed it...
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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

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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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