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AI SUZUKI

Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 25, 2018
'Love × Doc': A rom-com on doctor's orders
When successful Japanese scriptwriters direct films, they tend to try too hard, cramming in characters, gags, plot twists and a blizzard of cuts. Sometimes, the busyness works, as in Koki Mitani's "Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald," a 1997 screwball comedy about a chaotic radio broadcast that delivers on its...
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 16, 2018
In Shohei Ohtani, Japan finally has its world-beater
It must take a considerable amount of willpower for Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama not to respond to questions about his former player Shohei Ohtani with a simple, "I told you so." Although the sly smile he lets slip on occasion more or less does the job.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 12, 2018
Rookie guard Tatsuya Ito's solid game helps Kyoto make playoffs
Tatsuya Ito is enjoying a solid rookie season for the Kyoto Hannaryz.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 8, 2018
Veteran J.R. Sakuragi sets tone for Mikawa in victory over Chiba
Longtime SeaHorses Mikawa bench boss Kimikazu Suzuki commands respect from his players.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 3, 2018
Could Hanyu headline a new pro tour in the future?
A thought crossed my mind recently.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 3, 2018
Satomi Suzuki, Rikako Ikee set records at national championships
Satomi Suzuki and Rikako Ikee set national records Tuesday in the women's 50-meter breaststroke and 100-meter butterfly, respectively, on the opening day of the Japan Swimming Championships.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 2, 2018
Ayako Uehara places eighth at ANA as Pernilla Lindberg, Park In-bee remain tied
Ayako Uehara fell short in her attempt at a first major title on Sunday, finishing eighth at the ANA Inspiration, the first of the year's five women's majors.
BUSINESS
Mar 29, 2018
Toyota-Suzuki alliance deepens as both agree to sell each other's vehicles in India
Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. agreed to sell each other's hybrid cars and other vehicles in India, deepening an alliance between the automakers.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 22, 2018
NeoPhoenix star Robert Dozier provides leadership, confidence for club
With power forward Robert Dozier in the lineup, the San-en NeoPhoenix are a more complete team. A more balanced team. A more dangerous team.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 8, 2018
Japan looks to boost medal count as Paralympics commence
The Winter Olympics may have ended, but there is plenty more high-level competition to come in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 8, 2018
Mariners bring back hitting legend Ichiro
Veteran outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has signed a one-year contract with his former club, the Seattle Mariners, the American League team announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 6, 2018
Report says Ichiro poised to return to Mariners
The Mariners and Ichiro Suzuki are close to finalizing a one-year deal for the franchise icon to return to Seattle, according to multiple reports Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 6, 2018
Mariners, Ichiro near agreement on one-year deal
The Mariners and Ichiro Suzuki are close to finalizing a one-year deal for the franchise icon to return to Seattle, according to multiple reports Monday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 4, 2018
Curling charms flying off shelves at shrine in Olympic bronze medalists' hometown
Miniature curling stone charms have become a sold-out success at a shrine in the hometown of the Japanese women's curling team which won bronze at the recent Pyeongchang Olympics.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 1, 2018
Shimane hopes ex-NBA forward Al Thornton can boost woeful offense
With 12 consecutive losses, the Shimane Susanoo Magic have endured a difficult stretch in a season with few tangible positive results.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 22, 2018
Japan's curlers qualify for women's semifinals
Japan's female curlers suffered an 8-4 defeat at the hands of Switzerland on Wednesday, but booked a spot in the semifinals with a 5-4 record at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics after the United States fell to Sweden in their round-robin match.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 19, 2018
Ayana Onozuka earns spot in ski halfpipe final
Ayana Onozuka claimed her spot in the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, finishing fifth in the qualification round on Monday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 15, 2018
Japan women’s curling squad records two more victories
The Japanese women’s curling team beat Denmark 8-5 Thursday for its second victory in as many preliminary round matches at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 13, 2018
Automakers rise to the challenge as India pushes for all vehicles to be electric by 2030
Global and local automakers in India are gearing up for an anticipated shift to electric vehicles with massive investments over the next few years, as the country with the world's fourth-largest car market aims to replace all conventional vehicles with EVs by 2030.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Feb 3, 2018
Now or never for Dragons hurler Daisuke Matsuzaka
Daisuke Matsuzaka stepped into the bullpen for the first time during camp on Friday and threw 32 pitches in his still unfamiliar white No. 99 Chunichi Dragons uniform.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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