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Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 19, 2021
Hirokazu Sawamura bounces back as Red Sox take command of ALCS
The right-handed reliever took the mound in the ninth and sealed the win with a 1-2-3 inning, moving past an unhappy outing in Friday's Game 1 loss in Houston.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2021
Hirokazu Sawamura flat in MLB playoff debut as Astros beat Red Sox
The Japanese right-hander made his major league postseason debut for the Boston Red Sox on Friday, struggling to get one out in a 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 11, 2021
Red Sox edge Rays on walk-off home run in 13th
Christian Vazquez sent the first pitch he saw from Rays reliever Luis Patino into seats above the Green Monster.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 8, 2021
Randy Arozarena homers and steals home to power Rays to win over Red Sox in Game 1
Arozarena, who was 1-for-2 with two walks and three runs scored, became the first player in postseason history to record a home run and a steal of home in the same game.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2021
Red Sox pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura only Japanese to reach MLB playoffs
The 33-year-old right-hander pitched 1u2154 scoreless innings as the Red Sox rallied to defeat the Nationals 7-5 on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2021
Yankees and Red Sox clinch AL's final wild-card spots
The final day of a 162-game, six-month marathon began with four teams all in contention for two American League wild-card spots.
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Sep 3, 2021
Boston Marathon runners must be vaccinated or provide negative COVID-19 test
The October race will be limited to 20,000 participants in order to allow for physical distancing between runners.
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CULTURE
Aug 24, 2021
Are you ready for sentient Disney robots?
The Magic Kingdom knows the nostalgia of herky-jerky animatronics won't cut it with today's children.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 7, 2021
Shohei Ohtani earns fourth win, drives in run against Red Sox
The decision was the right-hander's 50th career win, including his time with the Nippon Ham Fighters of Japan's Pacific League.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 17, 2021
Shohei Ohtani lifts Angels with two-run homer in ninth against Red Sox
He called it the most significant homer of his major league career so far.
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Mar 16, 2021
Boston Marathon to cap entrants at 20,000 amid pandemic
This year's Boston Marathon will be limited to 20,000 entrants in a bid allow greater social distancing throughout the course given the COVID-19 pandemic, race organizers said on Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Feb 17, 2021
Red Sox announce signing of Hirokazu Sawamura
The Red Sox, who are overhauling their roster after finishing last in the AL East in the shortened 2020 season, view Sawamura as a potential key piece of their bullpen.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 16, 2021
Red Sox to sign Hirokazu Sawamura on two-year, $3 million deal
Sawamura is set to become the latest Japanese pitcher to sign with Boston, following such big names as Daisuke Matsuzaka and Koji Uehara.
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Jan 2, 2021
NHL planning two outdoor games at Lake Tahoe
The NHL is planning to hold two regular season outdoor games without fans at Lake Tahoe in Nevada, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 12, 2020
What happens when a superspreader event keeps spreading?
A new analysis of a conference at a Boston hotel has concluded that the coronavirus strains loosed at the meeting have since migrated worldwide and sickened about 245,000 Americans.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2020
Boston proclaims Japan conductor's birthday 'Seiji Ozawa Day'
The U.S. city of Boston has proclaimed Sept. 1 as "Seiji Ozawa Day" in honor of the renowned former Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor, who turned 85 on Tuesday.
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Apr 24, 2020
Former Boston Marathon champion Keizo Yamada dies at 92
The Akita Prefecture native who competed at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics ran in roughly 340 marathons until hanging up his shoes for good in 2009.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jan 29, 2020
U.S. charges target alleged Chinese spying at Harvard and Boston institutions
A Harvard University department chair and two Chinese nationals who were researchers at Boston University and a Boston hospital were charged on Tuesday with lying about their alleged links to the Chinese government.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 25, 2019
Koji Uehara faces future after long career in baseball
Life after baseball has already begun for Koji Uehara, and the former major league pitcher is relishing the calm after his abrupt midseason retirement earlier this year and subsequent media tour.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 7, 2019
NBA veteran Henry Walker persevered to carve out a long hoop career
In the 13th year of his pro career, Henry Walker's longevity is a testament to his fierce determination.
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.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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