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Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jun 1, 2018
Matt LeBlanc of 'Friends' fame to step down as BBC 'Top Gear' host, citing travel demands
Matt LeBlanc, former star of 1990s U.S. hit comedy "Friends," said on Thursday he will step down as co-host of the BBC motoring program "Top Gear" after the next series.
Rugby
Apr 19, 2018
JRFA unveils Top League schedule for 2018-19 season, details of new cup competition
The 2018-19 Japan Rugby Top League season will run from Aug. 31 to Dec. 15, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Thursday, with a new cup competition to be held from Nov. 10 to Jan. 19.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Mar 20, 2018
Koga: A pithy affair with the avant-garde
There are two good reasons to see the exhibition on the short-lived photography magazine Koga, now on at the Tokyo Photographic Art (TOP) Museum. One is that it is full of powerful images that will linger in the memory despite their relative simplicity. The other is that, as the story of art continues...
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 9, 2018
Allister Coetzee hired to lead Top League's Canon Eagles
Allister Coetzee will take over as head coach of Canon Eagles, the Japan Top League side announced Friday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 21, 2018
Suntory fullback Kotaro Matsushima named Top League MVP
Suntory Sungoliath fullback Kotaro Matsushima won the Japan Rugby Top League's Most Valuable Player Award on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 20, 2018
Hino Red Dolphins earn promotion to Top League for first time
The NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes were demoted following a 20-17 loss to the Hino Red Dolphins in Saturday's Top League relegation-promotion playoffs.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 13, 2018
Sungoliath beat Wild Knights to claim Top League title
Suntory Sungoliath were crowned Top League champions for the fifth time on Saturday thanks to a 12-8 win over Panasonic Wild Knights at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 6, 2018
Wild Knights, Sungoliath secure spots in Top League final
The Panasonic Wild Knights and Suntory Sungoliath will face off in the Japan Rugby Top League final following two contrasting semifinals Saturday at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 17, 2017
Suntory clinches first place in Top League's Red Conference
Suntory Sungoliath ensured they will top the Japan Rugby Top League's Red Conference when the regular season comes to an end next weekend after they beat Kobe Kobelco Steelers 24-7 on Sunday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 16, 2017
Ryuta Iiyama sparks Green Rockets in victory over Eagles
Two tries from debutant Ryuta Iiyama helped the NEC Green Rockets beat the Canon Eagles 25-20 in the Japan Rugby Top League on Saturday at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 10, 2017
Panasonic rolls into Top League playoffs with 11th straight victory
Panasonic Wild Knights picked up their 11th straight win of the season Sunday to become the second side to book a spot in the playoffs to determine the Japan Rugby Top League champion.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 9, 2017
Sungoliath trounce Green Rockets and clinch playoff spot
The Suntory Sungoliath booked themselves a spot in the playoffs to determine the Japan Rugby Top League champions on Saturday thanks to a 28-13 win over the NEC Green Rockets.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 7, 2017
Veteran forward Takeomi Ito to retire after season: source
Former Japan international Takeomi Ito will retire after this season, ending his 25-year rugby career, a source said Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 3, 2017
Michael Leitch saves the day as Brave Lupus hold off Yamaha Jubilo
Japan captain Michael Leitch saved a 27-22 Japan Top League win for Toshiba Brave Lupus on Sunday by stealing a turnover with Yamaha Jubilo pressing for a game-tying try after the hooter.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 2, 2017
Steelers, Shining Arcs settle for draw; Black Rams thump Red Hurricanes
Kobe Kobelco Steelers and NTT Communications Shining Arcs drew 28-28 on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground as the Japan Rugby Top League resumed after a five-week break.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 16, 2017
Rugby legend Dan Carter to join Kobe Kobelco Steelers: sources
All Blacks legend Dan Carter is set to finish his career in Japan with Kobe Kobelco Steelers, sources told Kyodo News on Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 21, 2017
Wild Knights hand Sungoliath first league loss in nearly two years
The Panasonic Wild Knights head into the five-week autumn break as the only unbeaten team in the Japan Rugby Top League following a 21-10 win over Suntory Sungoliath on Saturday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 20, 2017
Ryota Murata, Hassan N'Dam ready to rumble in middleweight title rematch
The two fighters used different words and phrases. But their messages were the same: They are ready to box.
Rugby
Oct 18, 2017
Top League to trim 2018 season to 10 games ahead of World Cup
The Japan Rugby Top League will adopt a shorter season next year to allow players for the national team more time to prepare for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, the Japan Rugby Football Union revealed Wednesday.
Rugby
Oct 7, 2017
Sungoliath clobber Sanix Blues for seventh consecutive victory
The defending Japan Rugby Top League champion Suntory Sungoliath picked up their seventh straight win Saturday as they topped Munakata Sanix Blues 45-0 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japan’s economy contracts as consumers and firms cut spending
Japan's gross domestic product shrank at an annualized pace of 2% in the three months through March.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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