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Jim Armstrong
Japan Times
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Oct 11, 2010
Vettel edges teammate Webber for victory at Japanese GP
SUZUKA, Mie Pref. — Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel edged out teammate Mark Webber on Sunday to win the Japanese Grand Prix and move closer to the Formula One championship lead.
Japan Times
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Oct 9, 2010
Red Bull impresses in Japanese GP practice
SUZUKA, Mie Pref. — Red Bull teammates Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber dominated Friday's practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, indicating they are the team to beat in Sunday's Formula One race.
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Oct 8, 2010
Recent results won't alter Hamilton's style
SUZUKA, Mie Pref. — Lewis Hamilton said he will not temper his aggressive racing style at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix despite crashing out of the past two Formula One races while attempting ambitious passing moves.
Japan Times
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Oct 7, 2010
Alonso hopes to make push for title at Suzuka
SUZUKA, Mie Pref. — Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says the team must step up its efforts at the Japanese Grand Prix to maintain its push for the Formula One championship.
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Sep 20, 2010
Castroneves wins Indy Japan 300
MOTEGI, Tochigi Pref. — Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves of Brazil won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday to ensure the IndyCar series championship will come down to the final race of the year.
SUMO
Feb 13, 2010
Fans object to Asashoryu's retirement pay
A generous retirement package proposed for former sumo yokozuna Asashoryu has angered some fans in Japan.
Japan Times
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Dec 28, 2009
Mao wins nationals
KADOMA, Osaka Pref. — Mao Asada won the women's Japan Figure Skating National Championships on Sunday to secure a place in the Vancouver Olympic team.
Japan Times
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Dec 27, 2009
Asada holds top spot at nationals
KADOMA, Osaka Pref. — Mao Asada posted the top score in the women's short program at the Japan Figure Skating National Championships on Saturday, strengthening her chances of securing a spot in the Vancouver Olympics.
Japan Times
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Dec 26, 2009
Takahashi leads at nationals
OSAKA — Daisuke Takahashi finished first in the short program at the Japan National Figure Skating Championships on Friday, moving a step closer to earning a spot for the Vancouver Olympics.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 4, 2009
Sharapova takes big step in return
Maria Sharapova made progress in her comeback Saturday even though her first title after a 10-month layoff was cut short by injury to her opponent.
TENNIS
Oct 1, 2009
Sharapova recovers to join Jankovic in Pan Pacific quarterfinals
Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Alisa Kleybanova.
TENNIS
Sep 30, 2009
Sharapova cruises into third round with straight-sets victory
Maria Sharapova easily beat Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open.
SUMO
Jun 4, 2009
Ozeki Kaio says harsh treatment is integral
Sumo veteran Kaio said Tuesday that harsh treatment of wrestlers in training is an integral part of Japan's ancient sport and is partially responsible for his own success.
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Apr 18, 2009
American Lysacek victorious in free skate
World champion Evan Lysacek won the men's free skate on Friday as the United States remained in the lead at the figure skating World Team Trophy.
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Apr 2, 2009
Rabbits forced to fold amid economic crisis
The Seibu Prince Rabbits, an ice hockey team with a 37-year history, is the latest casualty of Japan's economic crises.
Japan Times
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Jan 24, 2009
Masters invitation excites Ishikawa
When he turned professional just over a year ago, Ryo Ishikawa listed winning the U.S. Masters as one of his goals in life. Now the 17-year-old high school student will get his first chance.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 21, 2008
Blatter lauds England 2018 World Cup bid
FIFA president Sepp Blatter praised England as a strong candidate to host the 2018 World Cup, adding he expects a competitive bidding process.
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Dec 1, 2008
Oda wins to cap return
Nobunari Oda capped a successful return to competitive skating on Sunday with a victory at the NHK Trophy.
TENNIS
Oct 5, 2008
Berdych shocks Roddick in semis
Tomas Berdych defeated Andy Roddick 6-7 (3-7), 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) in the semifinals of the Japan Open on Saturday, ending the second-seeded American's bid for a second straight title in Asia.
TENNIS
Oct 1, 2008
Nishikori prevails in tough opening match
Japanese teenager Kei Nishikori beat American Robert Kendrick in three sets Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Japan Open.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.

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