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AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Senegal's Sadio Mane lifts the trophy after his nation's win over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jan 19, 2026
Senegal stuns Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations final marred by ugly scenes
Pape Gueye¡¯s extra-time goal gave Senegal a 1-0 win over Morocco.
Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after Egypt eliminated Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals.
SOCCER
Jan 11, 2026
Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrones defending champion Cote d¡¯Ivoire
Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia netted for Egypt, then Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh conceded an own goal before halftime.
Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane dives to stop the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations Group E match against Burkino Faso at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday.
SOCCER
Dec 31, 2025
Goalkeeper Zidane fast becoming Algeria favorite
The son ?of French World Cup-winning great Zinedine switched ?international allegiance in September after playing for France as ?a ?junior.
Cameroon's Junior Dina Emibe (left) and Gabon defender Anthony Oyono jump for the ball during a Group F match in the Africa Cup of Nations in Agadir, Morocco, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Dec 25, 2025
Controversial Africa Cup of Nations change sparks debate in Africa
The African federation president acknowledged the move was made at least partly due to pressure from Europe, where so many African stars play.
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, was born in Canada.
SOCCER
Dec 22, 2025
African teams bolster rosters with players born in Europe
In total, of the 664 players across the 24 teams at the tournament, 191 ?were born in Europe, representing 28.8%.
Egypt's Mohamed Salah trains with his teammates in Taghzout, Morocco, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Dec 22, 2025
Salah focused on Egypt ambition with Liverpool crisis behind him
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has put aside his travails at Liverpool and is focused on having success at the Africa Cup of Nations with his national team, coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday.
Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe arrives at a news conference on Saturday in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the start of the Africa Cup of Nations.
SOCCER
Dec 21, 2025
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition
The tournament has usually been held at two-year intervals, but over the last 15 years it has struggled to find a convenient place in the global calendar.
Cote d'Ivoire's Max-Alain Gradel lifts the trophy after the team's victory over Nigeria in Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday
SOCCER
Feb 12, 2024
Cote d¡¯Ivoire edges Nigeria to win Africa Cup of Nations
Cote d¡¯Ivoire displayed a never-say-die attitude on the way to a win over Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Egypt's Hamdi Fathi chases after Senegal's Sadio Mane during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Cameroon in February 2022.
SOCCER
Jan 7, 2024
Stars of African soccer descend on Ivory Coast for Cup of Nations
Sadio Mane¡¯s Senegal team is aiming to retain their title and Mohamed Salah is chasing a first trophy with Egypt at this year¡¯s Africa Cup of Nations.
Idriss Diallo, president of Cote d'Ivoire's soccer federation, at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in northern Abidjan
SOCCER
Dec 21, 2023
Africa Cup of Nations organizers confident no repeat of Cameroon tragedy
Cote d¡¯Ivoire may be one of the heavyweights in African soccer but this will be only the second time the country hosts the tournament.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 26, 2021
Libya cleared to host international soccer games after ban lifted
A decade-long ban on international soccer matches being played in Libya has been lifted, the country¡¯s soccer federation said on Thursday.
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¡¯

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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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