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Japan's Takumi Minamino (front left) trains alongside his teammates in Doha on Monday.
SOCCER
Jan 30, 2024
Minamino 'shocked' by Klopp's impending Liverpool departure
"My image of Liverpool has been equal to that of a team managed by Mr. Klopp," said Minamino.
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.
A couple with a young daughter move into their dream house but soon realize there is something sinister afoot in “Home Sweet Home.”
CULTURE / Film
Sep 2, 2023
‘Home Sweet Home’: Horror house is light on frights
While the main cast delivers strong performances, Takumi Saitoh’s film about a dream home with spooky secrets offers chills rather than true terror.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 26, 2023
Giants rally for win over BayStars
The Giants won the last two games of their three-game series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 20, 2023
Foster Griffin and Takumi Oshiro lead Giants to win over struggling Dragons
Griffin had another strong showing against Chunichi, and Oshiro backed him up with a grand slam.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 9, 2023
‘Downfall’: Tortured soul makes for a total bore
Naoto Takenaka’s faithful adaptation of Inio Asano’s manga strikes a chord with creators, but its nihilistic protagonist may leave audiences wanting.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 6, 2023
‘Sakura’ musician Masa Takumi wins Grammy for best global music album
The 44-year-old creator, who won for his fifth full-length solo album, is the first Japanese artist to ever win the category.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 21, 2022
Japan must brave challenging climb to reach lofty ambitions at World Cup
Japan has set its sights on the quarterfinals in Qatar but may need to go through two former champions to get there.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 16, 2022
Takumi Minamino yearns to add World Cup success to colorful career
The Monaco attacker has been the most-capped player under current Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu with 41 appearances and is also the top scorer with 17 goals.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 7, 2022
Takumi Minamino records assist in Monaco's win over Toulouse
World Cup-bound star Takumi Minamino had an assist as Monaco won 2-0 away against Toulouse in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 21, 2022
Monaco's Takumi Minamino frustrated after league debut loss to Lens
The Samurai Blue attacker could not capitalize on either of two good first-half opportunities and largely struggled to make an impact in manager Philippe Clement's 4-4-2 formation.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 29, 2022
Takumi Minamino joins Monaco from Liverpool in €18 million deal
The 27-year-old signed a four-year contract with Monaco, who will appear in the third round of qualifying for this year's Champions League after finishing third last season in Ligue 1.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 25, 2022
Takumi Minamino aims to break ground in Champions League final
The 27-year-old, who has scored 10 goals across all competitions despite limited playing time, would become the first Japanese player in the final of Europe's premier club competition.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 14, 2022
‘Tombi: Father and Son’: Showa nostalgia misses the mark
Takahisa Zeze's decades-spanning family drama is sentimental and unintentionally silly.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 3, 2022
Takumi Minamino strikes twice as Liverpool reaches F.A. Cup quarterfinals
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said Minamino delivered 'one of his best games' for the club.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Feb 2, 2022
Takumi Minamino and Junya Ito gave Japan vital win over Saudi Arabia
The Samurai Blue moved up to 18 points, one behind Saudi Arabia, and can clinch their seventh straight berth at the finals by beating third-place Australia.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 1, 2022
‘The End of the Pale Hour’: Love at first sight can be blinding
Takumi Kitamura stands out as one half of an unnamed couple in Hana Matsumoto's drama, which follows a typical movie romance arc until a cleverly devised twist changes everything.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 23, 2021
Premier League heavyweights reach League Cup semifinals
'You can see the names of these teams that have reached the semifinals, so every side wants to try to lift this trophy,' Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 22, 2021
Tim Cahill longs for monumental World Cup and recalls Japan rivalry
The former Socceroos star played a starring role for Australia in its famous win over the Samurai Blue at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 21, 2021
Takumi Minamino on target for Liverpool in big win over Arsenal
The Samurai Blue attacker netted with his first touch of the game in the 77th minute, side-footing home Trent Alexander-Arnold's low cross to open his Premier League account for the season.

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