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Team Japan leaves the ice after losing to Sweden on Monday in Milan. The loss eliminated Japan from the Milano Cortina Olympics.
OLYMPICS / Ice Hockey
Feb 11, 2026
After early end to Olympic campaign, where does Smile Japan go from here?
Coach Yuji Iizuka and his players say European teams have grown leaps and bounds since Beijing. How can Japan close the gap?
Team Italy celebrates after Matilde Fantin (17) scored past Japan goalie Miyuu Masuhara on Monday at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
OLYMPICS / Ice Hockey
Feb 9, 2026
Smile Japan loses Olympic heartbreaker to Italy
The favored Japanese squad got behind early for the second-straight game and couldn¡¯t recover as Italy took a 3-2 decision.
Emily Nix of Germany scores past Japan netminder Miyuu Masuhara on Saturday at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
OLYMPICS / Ice Hockey
Feb 8, 2026
Germany surges past Japan in Olympic women¡¯s ice hockey
Smile Japan will hope to tune out the ?home ?fans as they next play Italy on Monday.
Makoto Ito (19) celebrates with her teammates after scoring the go-ahead goal in Japan's victory over France on Friday at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
OLYMPICS / Ice Hockey
Feb 6, 2026
Smile Japan opens Olympic campaign with narrow win over France
Makoto Ito broke a 1-1 tie late in the third period and Japan held on to beat a game French squad.
Japan's Shiori Koike skates during a practice session in Milan on Tuesday.
OLYMPICS / Ice Hockey
Feb 5, 2026
Smile Japan hopes to keep hearing favorite song during Milano Cortina Games
Japan has yet to reach the podium but has shown it can compete with the countries ranked just below Goliaths Canada and the United States.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 9, 2022
Japan¡¯s women¡¯s hockey team sets sights on podium ahead of quarterfinal clash
For Japan, advancing to the knockout tournament is nothing short of a historic achievement in just its fourth Olympic appearance.
Japan Times
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Apr 27, 2020
Smile Japan qualifies for 2022 Winter Olympics
Japan¡¯s women¡¯s hockey team will compete in its third straight Winter Games after securing a berth through its No. 6 world ranking.
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Apr 5, 2019
Smile Japan beats France in opener at worlds
Japan¡¯s women¡¯s ice hockey team, Smile Japan, blanked France 3-0 behind goalie Nana Fujimoto¡¯s 25 saves in their opening game at the world championships in Espoo, Finland, on Thursday.
Japan Times
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Jun 8, 2018
Smile Japan goalie Nana Fujimoto out for six months following surgery on shoulder
Smile Japan star goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto will be sidelined for six months following shoulder surgery, The Japan Times has learned.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 25, 2018
From start to finish, Pyeongchang Olympics entertained and showcased splendid collection of global athletes
The Pyeongchang Olympics have had a bit of everything since Yuna Kim ignited the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony on Feb. 9. Political theater, incredible athletic achievements, the wrath of Mother Nature, and more Russians caught doping.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / ICE TIME
Feb 24, 2018
Smile Japan must build on progress
The women¡¯s national ice hockey team, Smile Japan, ended its Olympic tournament with a 2-3 record on Tuesday night following a 1-0 loss to Switzerland in the fifth-place game.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 20, 2018
Switzerland edges Smile Japan to earn fifth-place finish
Switzerland defeated Smile Japan 1-0 in the fifth-place game at the Kwandong Hockey Centre on Tuesday night.
OLYMPICS
Feb 18, 2018
Smile Japan triumphs on Ayaka Toko¡¯s overtime goal against Sweden
Ayaka Toko¡¯s overtime goal gave Smile Japan its second straight victory with a 2-1 triumph over Sweden at the Kwandong Hockey Centre on Sunday night in a 5th-8th classification-round game.
OLYMPICS
Feb 14, 2018
Smile Japan records first-ever Olympic victory by trouncing combined Korea squad
Smile Japan scored a historic victory with a 4-1 triumph over Korea on Wednesday in their final Group B preliminary-round game at Kwandong Hockey Centre.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 10, 2018
Sweden scores decisive goal in third period against Smile Japan in tournament opener
Smile Japan suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group B preliminary-round match at the Kwandong Hockey Centre on Saturday night.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / ICE TIME
Feb 1, 2018
Return to roots helps Akane Hosoyamada realize an Olympic dream
¡°She is the one I trust the most.¡±
Japan Times
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Jan 31, 2018
Japan women¡¯s hockey team aiming for medal at Pyeongchang Olympics
The Japanese women¡¯s national hockey team hasn¡¯t posted a single win in its previous two trips to the Winter Olympics.
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Feb 20, 2017
Smile Japan grinds past South Korea at Asian Winter Games
Goals from Hanae Kubo, Naho Terashima and Shoko Ono powered Japan to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over South Korea on the second day of play in the women¡¯s tournament at the Asian Winter Games on Monday night at Tsukisamu Gymnasium.
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Nov 11, 2014
Japan edges Czech Republic to qualify for worlds
The happy face is back for ¡°Smile Japan.¡±
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 12, 2014
Loss to Russia eliminates Japan from medal contention
Japan¡¯s hopes for a spot in the quarterfinals of the women¡¯s hockey tournament were dashed with a 2-1 loss to host Russia in a preliminary-round game at Shayba Arena on Tuesday night.
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

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Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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