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JAPAN
Aug 1, 2019
ASDF to resume F-35A flights four months after fatal crash off northern Japan
The Defense Ministry resumed flights of Air Self-Defense Force F-35A stealth fighter jets Thursday afternoon, having suspended them since a fatal crash in April, the first ever reported for the aircraft.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 20, 2019
Jets sign former Eastern Kentucky standout Nick Mayo
Power forward Nick Mayo will begin his pro career with the Chiba Jets Funabashi, the two-time B. League championship runner-up squad announced on Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2019
Erdogan says Trump can waive sanctions on Turkey
U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to waive sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of Russian air defense systems and should find a "middle ground" in the dispute, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 13, 2019
Star center Davante Gardner joins SeaHorses
In a major move that could shake up the balance of power in the B. League's Central Division, the SeaHorses Mikawa announced the acquisition of star center Davante Gardner on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jun 3, 2019
Jets star Yuki Togashi breaks ¥100 million barrier
Chiba Jets Funabashi star Yuki Togashi has become a "Million Dollar Man."
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 31, 2019
B. League's steady growth continues
The B. League continued its steady growth in its third season that concluded on May 11.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 17, 2019
With its recent revamp, Japan's B. League could make the Reiwa Era its own
After decades of stagnation and instability, Japan men's basketball is finally headed in the right direction.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 16, 2019
Jets star Yuki Togashi looks back on banner season, expresses excitement about future
For sure, the game the Chiba Jets Funabashi lost on Saturday was a big one.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 15, 2019
Jets star Yuki Togashi named B. League MVP
The Chiba Jets Funabashi's diminutive star guard Yuki Togashi just won the biggest individual accolade of his basketball career.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2019
Probe finds F-35's first crash was caused by manufacturing defect, in revelation that could affect Japan plans to buy aircraft
The crash of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B that temporarily grounded the entire fleet of next-generation jets in 2018 was caused by a manufacturing defect in a fuel tube made by a United Technologies subcontractor, according to congressional investigators.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 11, 2019
Alvark spark plug Yudai Baba rises to occasion in B. League final
On the talented Alvark Tokyo team, youngster Yudai Baba has been more like a sidekick who comes off the bench to provide the team with the spark it needs.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 11, 2019
Alvark prevail in title thriller
A year ago, the Alvark Tokyo built a 10-point cushion by halftime, then overwhelmed the Chiba Jets Funabashi in the second half of the B. League Championship Final, winning by 25 points.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 10, 2019
Alvark, Jets ready for marquee showdown
The Alvark Tokyo and Chiba Jets Funabashi are ready to rumble in their championship game rematch.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 9, 2019
Alvark, Jets set for battle in title tilt
Two powerhouse East Division teams are right where they want to be.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 7, 2019
Alvark outplay Golden Kings in semifinal series finale, advance to title game against Jets
Strength in numbers defined the Alvark Tokyo's performance on Tuesday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 7, 2019
Jets star Yuki Togashi impresses former Texas Legends coach Tyler Gatlin
While the Chiba Jets Funabashi are loaded with a roster filled with talented players, the team is built around a diminutive point guard: Yuki Togashi.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 6, 2019
Jets, Brex reap benefits from B. League's top rivalry
In the history of Japanese top-flight men's hoop circuits, there have been certain teams who got extra motivation from playing against each other.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 5, 2019
Jets oust Brex to clinch Championship berth
The Chiba Jets Funabashi soared to great heights during the regular season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 4, 2019
Alvark, Jets post victories in semifinal series openers
The Alvark Tokyo scratched and clawed their way to a third-place finish in the brutal East Division during the regular season. Forty-four wins in 60 games was what they accomplished.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 2, 2019
Chiba set for semifinal clash with Tochigi; Ryukyu faces Tokyo
Motivation can be a powerful emotion in sports.
Why half of Japan's cities are at risk of disappearing in 100 years
A couple looks out onto the Fukuoka nightscape. Due to its distance from Tokyo and its close proximity to South Korea and China, professor Tomoya Mori believes that Fukuoka is one of the few metropolitan regions of Japan that will see some form of growth in the decades to come.
Fuchu Prison adapting to foreign prisoners
From the outside, the light-brown complex that is Fuchu Prison in western Tokyo could easily be mistaken for a city hall.
America wasn’t made for walking, and it’s killing them
A 2010 study found that U.S. adults averaged 5,117 steps daily and that this was lower than the averages found in similar studies in Switzerland, western Australia and Japan.
Japan concerned over U.S. officials' remarks on atomic bombings
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
Rare sequel to 'My Neighbor Totoro' to play at Cannes
A screening of "Mei and the Baby Cat Bus," which is being billed as a "mini-sequel" to the Studio Ghibli classic "My Neighbor Totoro," is set to take place at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.
Fuchu Prison adapting to foreign prisoners
From the outside, the light-brown complex that is Fuchu Prison in western Tokyo could easily be mistaken for a city hall.
The politicians moving Japan forward on climate
While not the most outspoken politician on the issue, digital minister Taro Kono has a track record of being serious in his commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
Morning-after pill buyers back prescription-free sales following trial
Some 2,181 morning-after pills were sold at 145 pharmacies across the nation, with Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture recording over 200 sales each.
Want to be a voice actor? Stay 'true to the character'
SungWon Cho is a veteran with more than 10 years of experience portraying characters in anime, cartoons and video games.
Local theater in Japan is more than a hobby — it’s a community
Japan Times contributor Laura Pollacco (front right) was offered the role of one of her all-time favorite heroines, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet, in the Tokyo International Players’ production of “Pride and Prejudice.”

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