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A man who struggles with a panic disorder (Hokuto Matsumura, left) and his colleague (Mone Kamishiraishi) who suffers from severe premenstrual syndrome learn to support each other in “All the Long Nights.”
CULTURE / Film
Feb 22, 2024
‘All the Long Nights’: Leads’ chemistry delivers in heartwarming drama
Sho Miyake’s observant film, which explores the healing powers of a heartfelt friendship, is enhanced by evocative visual and aural beauty.
Sho Nakata
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 5, 2023
Dragons add Nakata to bolster offense
The 34-year-old became a free agent this offseason by opting out of his multiyear contract with the Yomiuri Giants.
A divorced mother (Aika Yukihira) finds herself wrapped up in a complicated sexual relationship with her old high school boyfriend (Sho Aoyagi) in Hideo Jojo’s “S-friends.”
CULTURE / Film
Aug 12, 2023
‘S-friends’: Female-centered plot proves refreshing
Hideo Jojo’s drama about a divorcee venturing into a sexual relationship with a man from her past touches on the real-life problems of middle-aged women.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2023
Former Johnny’s idols submit petition and call for changes to child abuse prevention law
The online petition was set up on May 26 by three former idols and has garnered more than 40,000 signatures as of Wednesday.
Japan Times
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Apr 16, 2023
Unbeaten Sol Oriens wins Satsuki-sho in G1 debut
The Takeshi Yokoyama-jockeyed 3-year-old became the 20th unbeaten horse in Japan to win a G1 race, and the first since Efforia in 2021.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Dec 15, 2022
‘Small, Slow but Steady’: An exploration of human fragility
The focus of Sho Miyake's drama is less on blood-flecked pugilism and more on outside-the-ring drama, including the protagonist's struggle with her own reasons for fighting.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Dec 9, 2022
Sho Miyake's ‘Small, Slow but Steady’ brings audiences into a silent ring
Rather than try to beat the 'Rocky' movies at their own game, the director subverts tropes and focuses on the beauty of boxing in his film about a deaf pro fighter.
Japan Times
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Oct 30, 2022
Equinox steals march on Panthalassa at autumn Tenno-sho
The 3-year-old colt, who had held his run toward the back of the field of 15, snatched the win after crossing in 1 minute, 57.5 seconds.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 23, 2022
Yamaguchi town gets back most of mistakenly transferred ¥46 million
One of the payment service companies to which the recipient transferred the money has reportedly returned more than u00a535 million to Abu's account.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2022 NPB Preview
Mar 23, 2022
Six players to watch in the 2022 Central League
From the Swallows' Yasutaka Shiomi to BayStars pitcher Katsuki Azuma, the CL's rosters offer plenty of intriguing storylines heading into the new season.
Japan Times
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Nov 1, 2021
Efforia wins Autumn Tenno-sho
Third pick Efforia became the first three-year-old in 19 years to win the international Grade 1 Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 30, 2021
Nagoya shuts down Cerezo to win club's first Levain Cup
Goals from Naoki Maeda and Sho Inagaki combined with a strong defensive performance carried the day for Massimo Ficcadenti's men at Saitama Stadium.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 28, 2021
Arashi's Sho Sakurai and Masaki Aiba marry their partners
The pair's agency said their partners are not entertainers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 20, 2021
Giants acquire controversial slugger Sho Nakata from Fighters
The Yomiuri Giants on Friday acquired Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters slugger Sho Nakata, who was indefinitely suspended from all top team and farm team games by the Pacific League club for an act of violence against a teammate.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 11, 2021
Fighters slugger Sho Nakata suspended for off-field violence
According to the team, the 32-year-old infielder acted violently toward a teammate before an Aug. 4 exhibition game.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 17, 2021
Fighters find enough power to spoil Masahiro Tanaka's return to Japan
Sho Nakata hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Kazunari Ishii went deep in the second and the Fighters spoiled Tanaka's season debut.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Apr 2, 2021
Prospects looking brighter for Japan's senior and Olympic squads
To say that the last week was a good one for followers of Japan's men's teams is somewhat of an understatement.
Japan Times
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Jun 10, 2020
Divers who qualified for Tokyo Olympics will keep spots for 2021
The Japan Swimming Federation will uphold the selection of divers who have already qualified for the 2020 Games.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 4, 2020
Okamoto's: Rock, rap and the road less traveled
The four-piece band marks 10 years of bucking expectations and musical risk-taking.
Japan Times
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Apr 19, 2020
Unbeaten Contrail soars to victory at Satsuki-sho
Race-favorite Contrail beat third-pick Salios at the wire in the 80th running of the Satsuki-sho on Sunday to capture the first leg of this year's Japanese triple crown and remain undefeated in four career starts.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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