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NATIONAL 2

Japan Times
BASEBALL / Sac Bunts
Jun 29, 2020
Filmmaker excited about chance to present Koshien to U.S. audience
Ema Ryan Yamazaki hopes to provide a new perspective of Japan's famous high school tournament when her documentary airs on ESPN.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 16, 2020
NBA players discuss playing amid Black Lives Matter movement
A coalition of dozens of players released a statement vowing to press the NBA regarding social justice issues and its handling of the season's resumption.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 13, 2020
National Rugby League asks reporter to have COVID test after breaching social distancing rules during interview with player
A second journalist within a week will have to undergo a coronavirus test after breaching social distancing rules by failing to observe a two-meter gap from players in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL), local media reported on Saturday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 7, 2020
Japan’s challenges balancing national security and economics
National security and economic interests are perhaps more tightly bound together than ever before.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 2, 2020
In a nod to #MeToo, China defines sexual harassment by law
Two years ago, Zhou Xiaoxuan publicly accused one of China's most recognizable people of groping and forcibly kissing her, setting off a firestorm in a country that did not specify sexual harassment as a legal offense.
BASEBALL / Sac Bunts
May 21, 2020
Canceling Summer Koshien right, but tough, decision
Just because it was the right and safe decision, doesn't make it any less of a bitter pill to swallow.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 19, 2020
What to watch as China’s virus-delayed legislature finally convenes
Some events surrounding it will be held virtually, though, as the country recovers from the outbreak.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 17, 2020
NHL players organize charity Fortnite tournament
The National Hockey League Players' Association is hosting a Fortnite tournament for charity.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 13, 2020
NBA players want to play if situation deemed safe
A person familiar with the results of a poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be "overwhelming” support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 11, 2020
National security is in the eye of the beholder
National security is being used as a respectable veneer for otherwise legally questionable actions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 6, 2020
South Korea spy agency says no signs Kim received heart surgery
Kim's absence fueled speculation about his health and whereabouts, with a South Korean news outlet reporting Kim was recovering from a cardiovascular procedure.
Rugby
May 2, 2020
NRL's New Zealand Warriors cleared for travel to Australia
Australia's National Rugby League cleared another key step in its plan to resume the 2020 season before the end of the month when the New Zealand Warriors were given permission to enter the country on Saturday
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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