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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 5, 2015
Sasaki confident Japan can defend title against U.S.
Japan coach Norio Sasaki is confident the reigning champions can retain their title by beating familiar foe the United States again in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday.
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JAPAN
Jul 5, 2015
Win or lose, World Cup no game changer for women
Win or lose, the enthusiasm Japan is showing for its women's soccer team will probably fizzle soon, leaving aspiring pro players in a rut once again, experts say.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 5, 2015
U.S. coach hails Japan's 2011 triumph as 'watershed moment' for women's soccer
Japan's Women's World Cup victory four years ago with a possession style approach was a turning point for the women's game that will be reflected in Sunday's final, according to United States head coach Jill Ellis.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 4, 2015
Female chefs give sushi a new lease on life
A chef dressed in white stands behind the immaculate counter of a sushi restaurant with a vast array of raw seafood spread out in front of her. It sounds like a typical scene you might find at any sushi restaurant in Japan ... except in this case the chef is female.
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JAPAN
Jul 4, 2015
Tokyo Tower to shine in soccer team's colors for World Cup
Tokyo Tower will be illuminated in blue, pink and white to cheer on the national soccer team Sunday evening before they take on the United States at the Women's World Cup final, the Japan Football Association said.
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BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2015
From dog coats to toilet paper, Nadeshiko fever hits stores ahead of World Cup final
Firms are cashing in on the success of Japan's women's soccer team ahead of the World Cup final, offering everything from dolls dressed in Nadeshiko kit to uniforms for dogs.
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JAPAN
Jul 3, 2015
Parrot picks Japan to defeat U.S. in Women's World Cup final
The United States will be left as sick as a parrot Sunday after the Women's World Cup final against Japan, according to the latest soccer psychic from the animal kingdom.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 2, 2015
Nadeshiko relieved after semifinal battle
Japan coach Norio Sasaki admitted the champions had not lived up to his expectations in Wednesday's 2-1 win over England, but said they still deserved to be in the Women's World Cup final for the second tournament in a row.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 2, 2015
Japan reaches Women's World Cup final after late own goal sinks England
Japan snatches victory in the last seconds when England defender Laura Bassett turns into her own net in the second minute of second-half injury time. It was Nadeshiko's first win over England, having lost two and drawn two of their previous four meetings.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup / SOCCER SCENE
Jul 1, 2015
Gritty Japan gathering steam ahead of semifinal against England
Japan is still waiting to ignite at the Women's World Cup, but the slow burn that has carried the team all the way to the semifinals may yet be enough to take it further.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 28, 2015
JFA chief says Sasaki to stay on as Nadeshiko manager after World Cup
Nadeshiko Japan manager Norio Sasaki is set to stay on after the Women's World Cup in Canada, Japan Football Association chief Kuniya Daini revealed Saturday.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 27, 2015
Nadeshiko coach Sasaki says mental strength will be key against Australia
Japan coach Norio Sasaki believes mental fortitude and strength will be the key when the defending champions face Australia in the quarterfinals of Women's World Cup on Saturday.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 25, 2015
Nadeshiko goalkeeper Yamane has dislocated shoulder
Nadeshiko Japan goalkeeper Erina Yamane is suffering from a dislocated shoulder but should be fit for the remainder of the Women's World Cup, coach Norio Sasaki said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 24, 2015
Japan beats Netherlands to reach Women's World Cup quarterfinals
Defending champion Nadeshiko Japan reached the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over tournament debutant the Netherlands.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 18, 2015
Japan to play Netherlands in round of 16
Nadeshiko Japan will face the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the Women's World Cup next Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 17, 2015
Japan beats Ecuador to win Group C at Women's World Cup
Holders Nadeshiko Japan secured top spot in Group C with a 1-0 win over Ecuador at the Women's World Cup in Canada on Tuesday.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 15, 2015
Japan has room for improvement at Women's World Cup
Japan has made it through to the knockout phase of the Women's World Cup with the minimum of fuss, but the reigning champions will have to move up a gear if they are serious about defending their title.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 13, 2015
Japan tops Cameroon, advances
Aya Sameshima and Yuika Sugasawa were on target and defending champion Nadeshiko Japan withstood intense late pressure to secure a place in the second round at the Women's World Cup on Friday with a 2-1 win over Cameroon in their second Group C match in Vancouver.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 10, 2015
Ando out of Women's World Cup with ankle fracture
Nadeshiko Japan's Kozue Ando has suffered an ankle fracture and is returning to Japan, the Japan Football Association announced on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 9, 2015
Miyama's penalty kick sends Japan to win over Switzerland
Nadeshiko Japan launched the defense of its Women's World Cup title with a 1-0 win over Switzerland in Group C in Vancouver on Monday.

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