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Trinity Rodman speaks with the media during a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jan 23, 2026
Spirit¡¯s Trinity Rodman becomes world¡¯s highest-paid female soccer player
The deal makes Rodman the highest-paid player in the history of the National Women¡¯s Soccer League and the highest-paid female player in the world.
Gotham FC midfielder Sofia Cook warms up before the NWSL championship game against the Washington Spirit at PayPal Park in San Jose, California on Nov. 22.
SOCCER
Dec 24, 2025
NWSL teams can exceed cap by $1 million for ¡®high-impact players¡¯
One of the first players who could potentially benefit from the new rule is Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman, who reportedly has received lucrative offers from Europe.
Angel City FC midfielder Hina Sugita controls the ball during the second half against Portland Thorns FC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 19.
SOCCER
Nov 19, 2025
Hina Sugita agrees to 3-year extension with Angel City FC
¡°Hina is a world-class talent and exactly the caliber of player and person we want at our club,¡± said Mark Parsons, Angel City¡¯s sporting director.
Thorns midfielder Hina Sugita (right) controls a pass during the second half against Chicago Stars FC defender Natalia Kuikka at Providence Park in Portland on June 21.
SOCCER
Oct 1, 2025
Thorns trade midfielder Hina Sugita to Angel City
Sugita is an experienced member of the Japanese national team who played in the 2019 and 2023 FIFA Women¡¯s World Cups.
Japan forward Mina Tanaka dribbles during a SheBelieves Cup match against Australia in Houston on Feb. 20.
SOCCER
Mar 20, 2025
How Mina Tanaka evolved into a prolific striker for Nadeshiko Japan
Mina Tanaka is having a moment. The Nadeshiko Japan and Utah Royals striker dominated the SheBelieves Cup, winning both MVP and top scorer as Japan defeated the U.S.
Houston Dash player Yuki Nagasato greets fans after a match against Seattle Reign FC at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston on Sept. 21, 2024.
SOCCER
Mar 4, 2025
Houston Dash forward Yuki Nagasato retires after storied career
The 37-year-old appeared in 134 National Women¡¯s Soccer League matches, recording 23 goals and 25 assists.
Orlando Pride players celebrate after the club won the NWSL championship match over the Washington Spirit on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.
SOCCER
Nov 24, 2024
Pride shut out Spirit to capture first NWSL championship
The Pride began this season on a 23-match unbeaten run and capped it off with a league title.
Racing Louisville players celebrate a goal during a game in September. Japan's Yuuka Kurosaki is joining the club on a two-year deal.
SOCCER
Jan 5, 2024
NWSL¡¯s Racing Louisville sign Japanese midfielder Yuuka Kurosaki
The 26-year-old former University of Kentucky player signed a two-year deal with a mutual option for 2026.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 9, 2023
U.S. women¡¯s star Megan Rapinoe to retire at end of season
The winger currently has 199 caps over a span of 17 years playing for her country and also won an Olympic gold medal in London in 2012.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 24, 2023
Ali Krieger is calling it a career. She wants wins on her way out.
Krieger wants to turn around her club team, Gotham FC of the National Women¡¯s Soccer League, after a season she would prefer to forget.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 10, 2023
NWSL bans four coaches and fines teams after misconduct inquiry
An independent investigator brought in by U.S. Soccer found last year that abuse and misconduct ¡®had become systemic¡¯ in the NWSL.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 30, 2022
Thorns become three-time NWSL champions with win over Current
Portland is the first three-time champion in the NWSL¡¯s 10-season history after also winning in 2013 and 2017.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 5, 2022
Becky Sauerbrunn calls for ouster of officials named in abuse report
The two-time World Cup winner said players were ¡®horrified and heartbroken¡¯ by the findings of a report published on Monday following a year-long investigation.
SOCCER
Dec 24, 2021
Kumi Yokoyama pushes LGBTQ conversation forward in Japan while raising game on pitch
Yokoyama was praised by U.S. President Joe Biden for showing courage after coming out as transgender earlier this year.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 24, 2021
WE League aims to learn from NWSL¡¯s harassment scandals
League officials said that while Japan¡¯s understanding of harassment has improved in recent years, there is still much to be done to ensure the well-being of the country¡¯s athletes.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 21, 2021
Spirit beat Red Stars to win first NWSL championship
An extra-time goal by Kelley O¡¯Hara capped off an emotional season for a Washington team unbeaten since September despite enduring turmoil off the pitch.
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.
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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