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Go Oiwa, seen during the 2024 Paris Olympics, will take over as Japan's men's head coach following the Asian Cup.
SOCCER
Jul 24, 2026
Japan Football Association taps Go Oiwa as next men¡¯s national team coach
Moriyasu, 57, who led the Samurai Blue in this year¡¯s FIFA World Cup, will stay on until the next Asian Cup.
Santos midfielder Alvaro Barreal (left) and Universidad Central defender Kendrys Silva fight for the ball during the first leg of a South American Cup knockout round match in Valencia, Venezuela, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 23, 2026
Soccer provides welcome distraction as quake-hit Venezuela tries to move forward
The magnitude?7.2 and?7.5?quakes on June 24 hit the north of the country hardest, especially the coastal state of La Guaira, outside Caracas.
Kyogo Furuhashi (right) drives the ball forward for Japan in a World Cup qualifying match against Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama Prefecture in March 2025.
SOCCER
Jul 22, 2026
Kyogo Furuhashi makes MLS move with LA Galaxy
By Sam Byford
The deal will take the 31-year-old Japanese forward, best known for his time at Celtic, through the 2030-31 season.
Fans watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the Brooklyn Bridge park party in New York on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 22, 2026
World Cup final draws record 63 million U.S. viewers
By Aditya Soni and Jaspreet Singh
The round of 16 meeting between England and Mexico drew nearly 45 million viewers, well above the roughly 27 million who watched Game 7 of the 2025 MLB World Series.
Morgan Rogers in action for England against France at Miami Stadium in Miami on Saturday
SOCCER
Jul 22, 2026
Chelsea signs Rogers from Villa for reported U.K. record fee
Morgan Rogers is the most expensive signing in Chelsea¡¯s history, eclipsing the ?107 million paid to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in 2023.
Fans pay their respects to former player and manager Kevin Keegan in Newcastle, England, on Monday .
SOCCER
Jul 21, 2026
Charismatic Keegan wore his heart on his sleeve, on and off the pitch
By Alan Baldwin
The former England forward, who has died of cancer at 75, combined charisma and impulsive passion with an ability to score the goals that mattered.
A bus carrying Argentina's national soccer team drives towards the Argentine Football Association (AFA) training camp in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, on Monday, after returning from the United States following its defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 21, 2026
Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, after World Cup loss
By Sofia Barragan
It was not the homecoming Argentines had hoped for, four years after millions celebrated their team¡¯s tournament victory in 2022.
Spain's players parade on board an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday, one day after the national football team won its second World Cup title following a 1-0 victory against Argentina.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 21, 2026
Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated 2 million on World Cup parade
By Robin BJALON
Players passed around the gleaming World Cup trophy and waved to their adoring supporters, some lining balconies, others on top of bus stops.
Spain captain Rodri kisses the World Cup trophy after the team's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 20, 2026
Spain¡¯s Rodri overcomes adversity to help deliver World Cup triumph
By Nick Mulvenney
¡°I¡¯d love for the younger generations to see that a player who touches the heavens, then descends into hell, can come back. It¡¯s a lesson in overcoming adversity,¡± Rodri said.
Argentina's Lionel Messi is met by FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump during the awards ceremony following the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 20, 2026
World Cup¡¯s U.S. makeover leaves soccer facing battle for its soul
By Julien Pretot
FIFA embraced elements of the U.S. sporting model with enthusiasm.
Spain captain Rodri lifts the World Cup trophy as he and his teammates celebrate after their victory over Argentina in the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 20, 2026
Spain tops Argentina in extra time to win World Cup final
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game in the second half ?of extra time.
U.S. President Donald Trump stands by the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he listens to FIFA President Gianni Infantino (off frame) speak during a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York on Friday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 19, 2026
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
By Danny Kemp
Trump is expected to present the trophy alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
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.
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 weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
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.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Maya Ongaku¡¯s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku ¡ª (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano ¡ª grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.

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