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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 22, 2017

Evessa stick with veteran bench boss Oketani for 2017-18 season

As expected, Dai Oketani is staying put with the Osaka Evessa, plotting to lead the proud franchise's rise to title contender once again.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 21, 2017

Trump says China efforts on North Korea haven't 'worked out'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that efforts by China to rein in North Korea have failed, suggesting he's weighing new options to deal with a regime that's vowed to develop nuclear weapons capable of striking the U.S. mainland.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 19, 2017

The Japanese prefer a raw deal in language

The word 'nama' is a favorite among the Japanese, referring to everything from phone calls to foods to legs.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Jun 18, 2017

Japan? The land of opportunity? Really?

The most common question you'll likely be asked upon making a new Japanese acquaintance is "Why did you come to Japan?" In 13 years here I've been asked this question by our hosts hundreds of times.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Jun 14, 2017

Conspiracy theory becomes frightening reality for Japan

So-called conspiracy legislation massively expands the state's coercive powers, with few checks in place to prevent abuse.
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JAPAN
Jun 14, 2017

Tokyo's Filipino housekeepers arrive as part of program to bolster sagging labor numbers

Housekeeping operators are looking to increase more foreign maids in Tokyo, taking advantage of a special deregulation-zone system, as the need for such services is expected to grow.
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MORE SPORTS
Jun 8, 2017

Murata resumes training with focus on getting better

Ryota Murata said in a positive tone that the only thing he did not earn in his first world title shot was the belt, adding that he believes he did not lose anything.
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SOCCER
Jun 8, 2017

Halilhodzic demands fast start in qualifier after first-half no-show against Syria

Japan manager Vahid Halilhodzic has warned his players that they are in for a rude surprise if they tackle next week's World Cup qualifier against Iraq with the same laissez-faire attitude with which they began Wednesday's 1-1 friendly draw with Syria.
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CULTURE / Film
Jun 7, 2017

Twisted Doc and Marty swap death notes in 'I Am Not a Serial Killer'

As weird as it sounds, 'I Am Not a Serial Killer' feels like a 'Back to the Future' episode gone horribly wrong, proffering a twisted, satanic version of the Doc-Marty relationship.
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WORLD
Jun 4, 2017

Attackers plow van into London crowds, stab revelers; 12 arrested

Three attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before stabbing revelers nearby on Saturday night, killing seven people in what Britain called the work of Islamist militants engaged in a new trend of terrorism.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 2, 2017

Putin lauds Trump, hints patriotic Russians may have been involved in hacking foreign elections

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he likes guys like Donald Trump who speak their mind and dangled the possibility that patriotic Russians could have been involved in hacking during foreign elections.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 1, 2017

Fourth-quarter hero Gibbs' Achilles injury deals setback to Brex

Tochigi Brex forward Jeff Gibbs' terrific fourth-quarter performance in the B. League Championship final on Saturday instantly entered this nation's hoop annals as a special feat.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 29, 2017

Chinese buy condom business as sex-savvy youth spur demand

April Zhang, a 21-year-old student from Shanghai, reflects the fast-shifting attitudes of China's younger generations toward sex. She's confident to talk about a topic once taboo here and is well educated about the risks.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / LABOR PAINS
May 28, 2017

Job-juggling in Japan: a risky stunt with no safety net

The government has been pushing job-juggling lately, but I have reason to believe that its interests lie not with workers' health and security.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
May 28, 2017

In Kyoto, a jarring one-off encounter or the tip of the iceberg?

Kyoto is adapting to meet the needs of hordes of tourists, but importing foreign customs purely for profit is not the way to go.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 22, 2017

Tanka help Japanese express emotions

Tanka are one of the oldest forms of poetry in the world with a 1,300-year history.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
May 21, 2017

Having trouble wrapping your head around Japan? Help with mental health is at hand

Black Eye speaks with professionals trained to offer guidance to those struggling to cope with a new environment.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2017

Trump's words returning to haunt him

What goes around, comes around, especially with a man who flip-flops his position on an almost daily basis.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 18, 2017

Brave Thunders, Alvark renew rivalry with trip to title game on the line

When the Kawasaki Brave Thunders and Alvark Tokyo square off in the B. League Championship semifinals on Friday and Saturday, expect the foes to display physical, hard-nosed basketball.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2017

Vladimir Putin holds the key to the North Korea quandary

Unless the U.S. wants to risk using force in North Korea, it needs Russia's cooperation in resolving the crisis.
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CULTURE / Stage
May 17, 2017

Dance troupe Condors summon teen spirit for new show '17's Map'

Sitting down with Condors frontman Ryohei Kondo, he says something a bit surprising: “’17’s Map’ is a work in progress.”
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SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
May 16, 2017

Marlins try to honor Fernandez's memory as they move forward

Miami Marlins players wear a black circle containing the number 16 on their jerseys, just above their beating hearts.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
May 14, 2017

Unions can offer a hand in dealing with recalcitrant employers

This week's query comes from A.R., who is having some problems with a less-than-cooperative former employer
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CULTURE / Stage
May 11, 2017

Director Shuntaro Fujita enters the spring of his career with 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea'

At 37, director Shuntaro Fujita says he's just hitting his prime.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 9, 2017

Tigers' Messenger off to sensational start this season

A baseball season may be a marathon, but there's something to be said for getting off to a fast start.

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