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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his first goal against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 17, 2026
Messi hat trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beats Algeria
Norway striker Erling ?Haaland also announced his arrival at the World Cup in typically emphatic fashion, with two goals in a majestic display against Iraq.
Bodo/Glimt forward Ole Didrik Blomberg celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Sporting at the Aspmyra Stadium in Bodo, Norway on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Mar 12, 2026
Bodo/Glimt no longer a surprise as Champions League rollercoaster continues
Sporting Lisbon were added to a list of defeated opponents that includes Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan twice.
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off during the weigh-in at The Fillmore, Miami Beach, Florida, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 19, 2025
Fame and followers to the forefront as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
The mismatch illustrates how much the sport of boxing has changed, with online fame now almost as important as punching power.
Spain players celebrate after the Women's Euro 2025 semifinal against Germany at Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 25, 2025
Spain sets sights on England to chase elusive European crown
The reigning world and Nations League champions will be looking for a repeat of its defeat of England in the 2023 World Cup final
Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati (right) celebrates with teammate Patricia Guijarro after their side defeated Germany in the semifinals of the Women's European Championship on Wednesday in Zurich.
SOCCER
Jul 24, 2025
Spain reaches Euro 2025 final after extra-time win over Germany
The win sets up a decider against defending champion England in Basel on Sunday in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.
England players celebrate at the end of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinal between Sweden and England at Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jul 18, 2025
England beats Sweden in sensational shootout to reach Women¡¯s Euro semis
The shootout was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink of elimination, only to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Norway defender Thea Bjelde and Switzerland midfielder fight for the ball during a UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group A match in Basel, Switzerland, on July 2.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2025
Tactical growth on show as Women¡¯s Euros enters knockout stage
Norway midfield linchpin Vilde Boe Risa says tactics in the women¡¯s game have become much more advanced in recent years.
Switzerland's Alayah Pilgrim celebrates after scoring her team's second goal against Iceland in their UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group A match in Bern, Switzerland, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2025
Swiss beat Iceland 2-0 to keep alive Women¡¯s Euro knockout hopes
Iceland became the first team to be eliminated from the competition.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 4, 2023
Former NBA player seeking answers after ban for joining Russian club
Jonas Jerebko regrets his decision to join a club in Russia, and said in hindsight it was a mistake, but has been met by silence from the Swedish Basketball Association.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 23, 2021
Tokyo eyes tropical storm forecast, but surfers say bring it on
The Tokyo Olympics are being held during typhoon season and the weather is a major talking point, with heat and humidity expected to be a major factor in many sports.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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