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U 20 WOMENS WORLD CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 12, 2019
Japan submits bid for 2023 Women's World Cup to FIFA
Japan is considered a frontrunner in a field that may include a joint Australia-New Zealand bid, a rumored unified Korean bid, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jun 26, 2019
Tourney defeats hint at Tokyo 2020 potential
In the space of nearly 24 hours, Japan's hopes at two major international tournaments were extinguished.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 17, 2019
Nadeshiko Japan keeps eyes on prize after reaching knockout stage
Nadeshiko Japan will face England in its last Women's World Cup Group D match with a knockout-stage berth already guaranteed, but the 2011 champion is setting its sights beyond the round of 16, manager Asako Takakura said Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 13, 2019
Yui Hasegawa in doubt as Japan prepares for Scotland
Winger Yui Hasegawa skipped practice to treat an ankle injury Wednesday as Nadeshiko Japan prepared for its upcoming Women's World Cup clash with Group D opponent Scotland.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 11, 2019
Nadeshiko Japan opens Women's World Cup campaign with scoreless draw against Argentina
Nadeshiko Japan was left ruing missed chances after opening its Women's World Cup campaign Monday with a scoreless draw against Group D opponent Argentina.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 8, 2019
Saki Kumagai excited about chance to play Women's World Cup in adopted home country
Japan midfielder Saki Kumagai has a special reason to look forward to her country's opening match in the Women's World Cup — her adopted home is France.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 4, 2019
England not focused on revenge in upcoming Women's World Cup match against Japan
England insists it will not be seeking revenge for its heartbreaking defeat to Japan at the last Women’s World Cup when the teams meet at this year’s tournament, but it believes Japanese players will fear it more this time.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 27, 2019
Nadeshiko Japan departs for Women's World Cup in France
Nadeshiko Japan departed Monday from Tokyo's Haneda airport for the Women's World Cup in France, on the hunt to capture the winner's trophy for a second time.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 10, 2019
Japan loses lead twice in draw against Germany in Women's World Cup warmup
Japan gave up a one-goal lead twice and played out a 2-2 draw against world No. 2 Germany Tuesday in a warmup for June's FIFA Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Feb 20, 2019
Japan to bid for 2023 Women's World Cup
The Japan Football Association announced Wednesday it will go forward with a long-planned bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 5, 2019
Nadeshiko Japan to face France in pre-World Cup friendly
Japan will warm up for this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup with a friendly against host France in April, the Japan Football Association said Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Dec 9, 2018
Nadeshiko Japan drawn into Group D for 2019 Women's World Cup
Japan has been drawn alongside England, Scotland and Argentina in Group D of next year's FIFA Women's World Cup and will open its campaign against the South Americans after the draw, based on world rankings, took place Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 26, 2018
Nadeshiko coach Asako Takakura advises Japan's younger players to avoid resting on laurels
A day after Japan won the Women's Under-20 World Cup for the first time, senior head coach Asako Takakura offered some words of wisdom to youngsters who wish to forge the future of Japanese soccer.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 14, 2018
Nadeshiko Japan books spot in 2019 Women's World Cup
Nadeshiko Japan booked its ticket to the 2019 Women's World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Australia in the Asian Cup on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 11, 2018
Nadeshiko Japan held to stalemate with South Korea at Women's Asian Cup
Japan's hopes of qualifying for the Women's World Cup were put on hold as it shared a scoreless draw with South Korea in Group B at the Women's Asian Cup on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 8, 2018
Japan shuts out Vietnam in Women's Asian Cup opener
Defending champion Japan took an early lead in its group at the Women's Asian Cup with a 4-0 shutout of Vietnam on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 18, 2016
Sasaki reflects on Nadeshiko tenure
Norio Sasaki said Friday he is proud of his endeavor with Nadeshiko Japan after his tenure as head coach of the women's national came to an end.
SOCCER
Feb 19, 2016
Miyama honored for World Cup success
Nadeshiko Japan captain Aya Miyama has been named to the first women's World XI, FIFPro, the global players' union, said Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 24, 2015
Miyama receives AFC Women's Player of Year honor for third time
Nadeshiko Japan captain Aya Miyama was named the Asian Football Confederation's Women's Player of the Year on Thursday for the third time.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 17, 2015
Sawa ending illustrious career with no regrets
Former FIFA Women's Player of the Year Homare Sawa is putting an end to her unrivaled career with "no regrets," the Japan midfielder saying Thursday she is retiring at season's end because she has nothing more to give.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Did Japan intervene to prop up the yen? Analysts think it did.
A man walks past an electronic board displaying the exchange rate for the yen against the U.S. dollar (right) in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
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.

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