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WOMENS 5

Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 16, 2022
FIFA suspends Indian soccer federation due to third-party influence
The decision by the sport's governing body means that the scheduled U-17 Women's World Cup may need to be relocated or postponed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 13, 2022
Inside Afghanistan's secret schools, where girls defy the Taliban
Since seizing power a year ago, the Taliban have imposed harsh restrictions on girls and women to comply with their austere vision of Islam — effectively squeezing them out of public life.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 9, 2022
Women's cricket stars eye Olympic chance after Commonwealth Games
Women's cricket was on the Commonwealth Games program for the first time in Birmingham and had the spotlight to itself, with no matching men's tournament.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 9, 2022
Why India produces twice as many female airline pilots as the U.S.
Some of the answers may offer lessons for other countries and sectors striving to get more women into their ranks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 9, 2022
More Chinese women delay or give up on having babies after 'COVID zero' ordeal
Strict controls on people's lives may have caused profound damage on their desire to have children, demographers say.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 7, 2022
FIFA reminds India of looming ban and loss of women's U-17 World Cup
If attempts to resolve governance issues at the All Indian Football Federation do not succeed, soccer's governing body may strip the country of the prestigious women's youth tournament.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 5, 2022
Shibuno takes lead at Women's British Open with opening round 65
Shibuno said she hasn't played this well in a 'long time.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2022
England coach says Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph changed society
'I think this tournament has done so much for the game but also for society and women in society in England.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2022
England beats Germany in Euro 2022 final to capture first major title
Chole Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner in the second period of extra time to give her side the win.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 31, 2022
Euro finalist Lionesses poised to change English game forever
Since a chastening 2009 loss in a half-empty Helsinki Olympic Stadium against a Germany side years ahead in evolution, the women's game in England has changed beyond all recognition.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 31, 2022
Annemiek van Vleuten powers to yellow jersey in women's Tour de France
The 39-year-old, who was sick at the start of the week and almost pulled out of the Tour, now leads by three minutes and nine seconds ahead of Demi Vollering.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 28, 2022
'A new chapter of my life began': A child of Japan's 'baby hatch' speaks out
Koichi Miyatsu was only a toddler when he was placed in the hatch at a hospital in Kumamoto, where children can be left anonymously by desperate family members.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 28, 2022
Japan's 'baby hatch' hospital offers mothers a 'last resort'
In all, 161 babies and toddlers have been left at the facility — with some coming from the Tokyo region, some 1,000 kilometers away, and beyond.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 27, 2022
England thrashes Sweden to reach women's Euro 2022 final
After semifinal heartache in the last three major tournaments, the Lionesses roared to the delight of the home crowd of 29,000 at Bramall Lane to set up a clash against Germany or France.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 24, 2022
France knock out holders Netherlands with extra-time penalty
France became the fourth nation to have reached the semifinals of the Women's Euros, World Cup and Olympics after Germany, Norway and Sweden.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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