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Former England player Sarah Hunter (right), now a member of the team's coaching staff, says her side will set its sights on winning the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Dec 12, 2023
Women's Rugby World Cup to start in Sunderland, end at Twickenham
England, runners-up at the last two editions, will kick off the tournament at the 48,707-seater Stadium of Light on Aug. 22.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 2, 2023
Carlos Sainz wins first stage of Dakar Rally
Three-time winner Carlos Sainz took the overall lead in the car section of the Dakar Rally on Sunday after winning the first stage despite suffering an early puncture.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 17, 2020
Nissan decides against making EV in U.K. over Brexit worries
The battery-powered Ariya sport utility vehicle will instead be made at a facility in Tochigi Prefecture and shipped to Europe and the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 12, 2020
Nissan to ax nearly 250 jobs at U.K. plant after virus hits demand
Output at the Sunderland plant in northern England was halted in mid-March, with one production line resuming operations at the start of this week.
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2020
Nissan warns about future of European plants as Brexit weighs
Nissan Motor Co. gave the starkest warning yet on the future of the Japanese group's car factories in Western Europe, with a plant in the U.K. threatened by Brexit and another in Spain suffering from a slump in demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 2, 2019
No-deal Brexit could prompt Nissan to reconsider Sunderland plant, FT reports
Japanese carmaker Nissan will review its decision to build the Qashqai SUV in northern England if Britain leaves the EU without a deal, potentially leading to the closure of the Sunderland plant, the Financial Times reported.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 13, 2019
Nissan deals fresh blow to U.K. by stopping Infiniti production at Sunderland plant amid Brexit
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. will stop production of its upscale Infiniti models in the U.K. as part of a plan to withdraw the brand from Western Europe and focus on North America and China.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 27, 2017
Tottenham keeps title hopes alive with narrow victory
With less than a month of the Premier League season left, it remains Chelsea's title to lose but Tottenham Hotspur defiantly stayed in contention by grinding out a 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 6, 2016
With title clinched, relegation battle takes center stage
The Premier League trophy will be presented to Leicester City captain Wes Morgan before Saturday's game against Everton after the most incredible, memorable and unpredictable title race in English football history was decided by the 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham on Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 15, 2016
Sunderland boss Allardyce knows pressure of relegation battles
It is El Cashico . . . Norwich City vs. Sunderland's relegation battle on Saturday has a potential win bonus of £120 million.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 11, 2016
Leicester closes in on Premier League title
Leicester City continued its inexorable march towards the Premier League title as Jamie Vardy's brace earned the Foxes victory at Sunderland on Sunday, but Tottenham Hotspur showed it will not give up the chase after demolishing Manchester United 3-0.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 26, 2016
Allardyce deserves respect for job he did with West Ham
Sam Allardyce makes his first return to Upton Park on Saturday since his controversial departure from West Ham at the end of last season. It is hoped that the Sunderland manager will receive the warm welcome his record with the Hammers deserves. The likelihood is that his reception will be mixed, at best, from supporters who never appear to be happy with whoever is in charge.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 27, 2013
Di Canio hiring doomed from start
Ellis Short is a billionaire, rich beyond the dreams of most.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 8, 2013
Pilgrims see only the good in Mussolini
Behind the counter, amid the Mussolini clocks, swastika badges, fascist recipe books and busts of Hitler, Benizzi Ferrini has hung a T-shirt featuring the face of Paolo Di Canio.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 6, 2013
Di Canio hiring destined for disaster
Blunderland FC is searching for a new manager. Chairman Ellis Long heads a board meeting.
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.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
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.
Inbound tourism numbers hit record high, with Japan set to achieve 2025 goal
Tourists in Kyoto on Saturday. Japan saw a record 3.08 million foreign visitors in March.
'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.

Podcast

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