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WOMENS WORLD CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 31, 2022
Nadeshiko Japan books ninth straight Women's World Cup berth
Nadeshiko Japan qualified for the Women's World Cup on Sunday with a 7-0 Asian Cup quarterfinal win against Thailand in Navi Mumbai, India.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Dec 2, 2021
Sydney to host 2023 Women's World Cup final
Sydney will host the 2023 Women's World Cup final at Stadium Australia on Aug. 20, while co-host New Zealand will host the opener at Auckland's Eden Park on July 20, FIFA announced.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 14, 2021
CONCACAF open to FIFA's biennial World Cup proposal
While South America and Europe's confederations have criticized FIFA's plan, CONCACAF showed hope that the proposal could potentially lead to a more balanced international soccer calendar.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 24, 2021
Nadeshiko Japan hero Homare Sawa to miss Tokyo Olympic torch relay
Homare Sawa, the most valuable player and top goal scorer of the World Cup in Germany, is dealing with a long-term condition affecting her inner ear and will not run in the relay.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup / From the Spot
Jun 23, 2020
Japan must build foundation for women's game after withdrawing bid
The Japan Football Association has lost its easy route to building momentum for the sport after dropping out of contention for the 2023 World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 22, 2020
Japan ends bid to host 2023 Women's World Cup, citing Olympic delay
The 37-member FIFA Council will now choose between Colombia and a joint Australia-New Zealand bid on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2020
FIFA stands by evaluation of Colombia's Women's World Cup bid
FIFA is standing by its technical evaluation of Colombia's bid to host the 2023 women's World Cup, telling the country's unhappy soccer chief that the assessment was conducted in a "highly objective" manner.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 11, 2020
Japan bid for Women's World Cup comes in close second in FIFA evaluation
Japan received high marks from world soccer's governing body FIFA on Wednesday, when it released its evaluation of the three bids to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jun 5, 2020
JFA's vision for new pro women's league ambitious, but Women's World Cup bid remains pragmatic
The WE League has the right message, but delivering on its promises for the sport will take more than a slogan.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 16, 2020
Japan to learn fate of bid to host 2023 Women's World Cup on June 25
Japan and three other candidates will learn the fate of their bids to host the 2023 Women's World Cup on June 25, FIFA said Friday.
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.
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Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
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Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
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