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CHIBA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 7, 2017
Japanese researchers propose 'Chibanian' as name for new geologic age
Japanese researchers have applied to have a new geological age based on ancient strata in Chiba Prefecture named "Chibanian."
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 6, 2017
Marines finalize deal with veteran slugger Pena
The Chiba Lotte Marines have attempted to beef up their sluggish batting, announcing Tuesday they had reached an agreement with former Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles slugger Wily Mo Pena.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 4, 2017
Rookie Nakamura keeps Carp riding high
Rookie right-hander Yuta Nakamura worked six innings to pace the Central League-leading Hiroshima Carp to a 7-1 interleague win over the Chiba Lotte Marines on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2017
Local governments agree on cost sharing for 2020 Olympics
Local governments outside Tokyo that are slated to host Olympic competitions agreed Wednesday on basic principles concerning cost sharing with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the central government and organizers.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 29, 2017
Chiba University medical student gets four years for gang rape
The last of four students indicted over last year's gang rape in Chiba Prefecture is handed the heaviest sentence in the case: four years in prison.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 28, 2017
Buffaloes halt nine-game slide
The Orix Buffaloes snapped their nine-game losing streak on Sunday, pinch hitter Yuki Miyazaki driving in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning infield single in a 2-1 comeback win over the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Japan Times
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May 28, 2017
16-year-old surfer Kawai triumphs at Ichinomiya Chiba Open
Minori Kawai captured the Ichinomiya Chiba Open on Sunday, part of the World Surf League's qualifying series.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 18, 2017
Marines sign Cuban outfielder Santos
The Chiba Lotte Marines have agreed on a deal worth $200,000 with Cuban outfielder Roel Santos, the Pacific League club said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 17, 2017
New tech lets electric vehicles wirelessly charge as they drive, Japanese team says
Widely seen as the wave of the future, electric vehicles have faced a serious hurdle in pushing the technology to match or surpass the distance that traditional vehicles can drive in a single charge.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
May 15, 2017
Marines need solutions after problematic start
The Chiba Lotte Marines are playing very, very badly right now. Almost unbelievably so, and that's really putting it rather mildly.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 13, 2017
Brex capitalize on home-court advantage, tight perimeter defense to top Jets in series opener
The arena was all yellow and extremely loud.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 13, 2017
Fighters' Laird matches NPB mark with homers in four consecutive at-bats, doing so over two days
Brandon Laird became the 20th player to go deep in four consecutive at-bats in Nippon Professional Baseball on Saturday as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters defeated the Chiba Lotte Marines 11-6.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 11, 2017
Former UCLA coach Lavin, five-time NBA All-Star Marques Johnson reflect on Sakuragi's poise, intelligence
Longevity is just one aspect of J.R. Sakuragi's successful basketball career.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 11, 2017
Man wounded as biker opens fire on van carrying yakuza in Chiba
A motorcycle attack on a yakuza-filled van in Chiba Prefecture has left one man injured and bleeding from the head, police said.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 10, 2017
Norimoto, Amador lift Eagles to win over Marines
Takahiro Norimoto threw a five-hit shutout and Japhet Amador hit a first-inning grand slam as the Pacific League-leading Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles defeated the Chiba Lotte Marines 5-0 on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 10, 2017
B. League unveils positive attendance figures from inaugural regular season
The first-division teams of the inaugural B. League season raised their average attendance numbers in the regular season by 32 percent from last year (based on figures from bj-league and NBL, which merged to form the B. League), the top men's basketball circuit revealed on Wednesday, a few days before...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / A MATTER OF HEALTH
May 10, 2017
Yamagata town to test using dogs to detect cancers
Dogs are not only loving companions. They could also be our most reliable weapon against cancer.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2017
Invasive mini-deer breeding rapidly, destroying crops, as Chiba tries to keep up
At first glance, it's hard to believe a small, cute deer-like animal can do any harm.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 6, 2017
Jets throttle Levanga for eighth straight win
The Chiba Jets cruised past the Levanga Hokkaido on Saturday, producing a 77-60 triumph for their eighth consecutive victory.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 5, 2017
Suspect in Vietnamese girl's death served murder warrant
The suspect in the slaying of a Vietnamese girl in Chiba is served a fresh warrant for murder and is accused of performing obscene acts against her.
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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