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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 11, 2019
Fourth season set to commence Oct. 3
The first three seasons in league history zoomed by — or so it seemed — in the blink of an eye, with new stars emerging before our eyes and dominant teams and individuals producing many unforgettable moments and games.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 6, 2019
Cosplay conquers the world
The art of dressing up as characters from anime, manga, video games or TV shows has evolved into a global phenomenon.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 6, 2019
Upscale summer dessert: The best gelato spots in Tokyo
Japan's capital abounds with top-notch gelato spots to satisfy any sweet tooth. Just in time for summer, here's The Japan Times' guide on where to find the best scoops in the city.
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CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Jul 6, 2019
'The Last Train': High-stakes crime in glitzy Roppongi
'The Last Train' is a fast-paced police procedural with well-crafted prose, but suffers from a series of minor research errors.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Jul 5, 2019
Ep. 7 'Woman to Treat and Woman to Split the Check'
Episode 7 of "Terrace House" picks up on the rooftop of the house without missing a beat. After the other members turn in for the night, Haruka and Risako remain to see who can get more alone time with Kenny, but eventually Haruka throws in the towel. For the moment, anyway.
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2019
One year after deadly flooding in western Japan, disaster resonates for vulnerable areas of Tokyo
In the worst-case scenario, 2.5 million residents will be affected as five low-lying wards are submerged in water over 10 meters deep.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Jul 5, 2019
Ep. 6 'The Grass is Greener on the Other Side'
Just as the viewership began preparing for a love triangle between Haruka, Risako and Ruka, the gang started playing romantic musical chairs. When all was said and done, Haruka and Risako found themselves in competition once more, just over a different boy.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 4, 2019
Japan's systemic barriers to gender equality
The recent scandal involving medical universities rigging the exam results of female applicants are a reminder of the persistent gender discrimination and inequality in action within Japanese society.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 4, 2019
Hokkaido adds Markeith Cummings in bid to right ship
After winning just 10 of 60 games this past season, the Levanga Hokkaido are aiming to flip the script.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jul 3, 2019
J. League clubs, players learning to deal with farewells
It's rarely easy to say goodbye.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 3, 2019
New National Stadium on track for Dec. 21 christening
Members of the press were invited on Wednesday to visit the new National Stadium, the Olympic and Paralympic Village and other venues that will host events during the Tokyo 2020 Games.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami