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Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 25, 2018
Japan's conviction growing stronger with each step at World Cup
A World Cup campaign that threatened to be an ordeal for Japan is turning into one of steadily growing conviction. If the Samurai Blue can produce another performance like Sunday's 2-2 draw with Senegal, a place in the knockout round will be theirs for the taking.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 31, 2018
Nishino reveals 23-man squad for World Cup
National team manager Akira Nishino named his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup in Russia on Thursday and targeted at least a draw from each of Japan's first-round games against Colombia, Senegal and Poland.
SOCCER
May 30, 2018
Ghana outclasses Japan as Akira Nishino endures disappointing first match in charge
New national team manager Akira Nishino was handed a stark reminder of the task he faces at next month's World Cup after Japan lost 2-0 to Ghana on Wednesday in its final warmup match on home soil.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 18, 2018
Akira Nishino names Keisuke Honda, Shinji Kagawa, Shinji Okazaki in squad for Ghana match
New national team manager Akira Nishino handed Keisuke Honda, Shinji Kagawa and Shinji Okazaki a World Cup lifeline on Friday when he named all three in his 27-man squad for Japan's final game before he chooses his roster for next month's tournament in Russia.
BUSINESS / Tech
May 17, 2018
Student's idea for app that pulls up athlete profiles on demand gets nod from Tokyo organizers
A student's idea for making a facial-recognition app for smartphones that can provide speedy access to the profiles of Olympic athletes who appear on TV has drawn interest from the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, which hopes it can meet the changing needs of modern sports fans.
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Mar 21, 2018
Halilhodzic leaves door open as World Cup draws closer
Japan's squad for this summer's World Cup appears to be taking shape, but don't bet against manager Vahid Halilhodzic ripping up the blueprint before he submits it in time for the June 4 deadline.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 14, 2018
'Thicker Than Water': Family fights and a great comedic turn from Keiko Enoue
"Sibling rivalry" is a term often heard; "sibling harmony," not so much. Brothers and sisters can be like two crabs fighting in a bucket, going round and round with no end or escape — even when they heart-of-hearts love each other.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 29, 2017
Oton Glass CEO looks to help those with reading disabilities and ease their lives
What would you do if you suddenly lost your ability to read, and the text you're reading now became an incomprehensible jumble of letters?

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