Tag - samurai

 
Menu
Search
 
April 29, 2024
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access

SAMURAI

Freiburg's Ritsu Doan (center) battles with a defender during his club team's match against TSC Backa Topola in Backa Topola, Serbia, on Oct. 26.
SOCCER
Nov 9, 2023
Kamada and Doan recalled for Japan's World Cup qualifiers
Manager Hajime Moriyasu named a full-strength side for Japan's opening matches against Myanmar and Syria.
The 55-year-old Hajime Moriyasu became the first manager to retain the top Japan job following a World Cup since their tournament debut in 1998 in France.
SOCCER
Nov 1, 2023
Moriyasu named AFC Coach of Year after World Cup success
The Samurai Blue won a tough group in Qatar before going out in the round of 16 on a penalty shootout to eventual semifinalists Croatia.
Japan's Ritsu Doan controls the ball in front of Croatia's Borna Barisic during the second half of their match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Dec. 5, 2022.
SOCCER
Oct 20, 2023
Japan to play World Cup qualifier against Syria in Saudi Arabia
The Foreign Ministry has an evacuation advisory in place prohibiting travel to Syria, where a civil war has continued since it broke out in 2011.
Kyogo Furuhashi (center) celebrates after scoring against Tunisia during an international friendly in Kobe on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Oct 18, 2023
Kyogo Furuhashi, Junya Ito score as Samurai Blue ease past Tunisia
The Samurai Blue expanded their winning streak to six while also earning their first clean sheet in five games.
Monaco's Takumi Minamino was called up to the Japan squad for the first time since the Qatar World Cup on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Oct 5, 2023
Takumi Minamino recalled for upcoming Japan friendlies
The Samurai Blue had two productive friendly outings in Europe in September, beating Germany 4-1 and Turkey 4-2.
Hirokazu Ibata discusses his appointment as manager of Samurai Japan at a news conference on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 4, 2023
Former star shortstop Hirokazu Ibata named to manage Samurai Japan
He replaces Hideki Kuriyama, who stepped down in May at the conclusion of his contract after winning the World Baseball Classic championship in March.
North Korea's Kim Kyong Sok (center) reacts after the men's quarterfinal football match between North Korea and Japan at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Oct 2, 2023
North Korean soccer players clash with referee after loss to Japan
North Korea captain Jang Kuk Chol and teammate Kim Kyong Sok remonstrated heatedly with referee Rustam Lutfullin.
Japan's Keito Nakamura (right) celebrates his second goal against Turkey during an international friendly in Genk, Belgium, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Sep 13, 2023
Keito Nakamura bags brace as Japan overpowers Turkey
Tuesday's friendly was just the third meeting between the countries and the first since Turkey prevailed 1-0 in the round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup.
Hansi Flick, seen in September 2022, was fired as Germany's national team coach on Sunday.
SOCCER
Sep 11, 2023
Germany dismisses soccer coach Hansi Flick after loss against Japan
DFB director Rudi Voller will take charge for Germany's next friendly against France in Dortmund on Tuesday.
Samurai Blue players celebrate their international friendly win over host Germany in Wolfsburg on Saturday.
SOCCER
Sep 10, 2023
Japan stuns Germany again with away win in friendly
The Samurai Blue, which also contributed to Germany's group stage exit at the World Cup with a 2-1 win in Qatar last year, scored twice in each half.
Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida throws the first pitch at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Aug 9, 2023
Maya Yoshida eyeing return to Japan fold via LA Galaxy stint
The former Samurai Blue captain has not been called up by national team head coach Hajime Moriyasu since the World Cup late last year.
Japan and Tunisia will meet for the sixth time at Noevir Stadium in Kobe.
SOCCER
Aug 8, 2023
Samurai Blue to face Tunisia in October friendly in Kobe
Japan, 20th in the FIFA rankings, will take on the 31st-ranked Tunisia at Noevir Stadium.
Maya Yoshida has 127 caps for Japan, including three consecutive World Cups.
SOCCER
Jul 29, 2023
Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida set to join LA Galaxy: report
Yoshida has been a free agent since his departure this summer from Schalke, who were relegated from the German Bundesliga at the end of last season.
Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala (left) fights for the ball against Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson during their friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 28, 2023
Germany's Jamal Musiala looking forward to chance at revenge in rematch against Japan
Jamal Musiala is hopeful an upcoming friendly against Japan can help the German men's national team get back on track.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2023
Lively Japan thumps Peru to end June friendlies on high
The Samurai Blue followed up their 6-0 win over El Salvador with a 4-1 finish in front of an appreciative crowd at Panasonic Stadium Suita.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 16, 2023
Japan cruises past 10-man El Salvador in friendly
The lopsided result at Toyota Stadium marked the first win for Hajime Moriyasu's men since last year's Qatar World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 14, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma drawing Japan and World Cup inspiration from FA Cup run
Brighton's sixth-place finish in the English Premier League means the Japan winger is set for his first taste of European continental club competition next season in the Europa League.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 2, 2023
Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama reveals team's secrets for success at WBC
Kuriyama believes Japan's performance at the WBC impressed baseball fans both inside and outside Japan.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 31, 2023
Samurai Blue to play Germany in September friendly
Japan, ranked 20th in the world, and Germany, currently 14th, have played each other three times, resulting in one win apiece and a draw.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 26, 2023
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu calls up Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate for friendlies
Japan will take on El Salvador on June 15 at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture and Peru five days later at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka Prefecture.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
When will Japan intervene to support the yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has reiterated the government's readiness to take an appropriate action as the yen continues to slide against the U.S. dollar.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass
Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER