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CHIBA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 3, 2017
Former head of parents' association to face murder charge in Chiba slaying of Vietnamese girl
A man detained in connection to the slaying of a 9-year-old Vietnamese girl in Chiba Prefecture will be served a warrant on Friday charging him with murder, sources say.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 30, 2017
NeoPhoenix bounce back against Albirex
Rebounding takes effort, hard work and determination.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 30, 2017
Wolfe helps Lions take bite out of Marines
Brian Wolfe worked seven efficient innings for the Seibu Lions, who beat the Chiba Lotte Marines 2-1 in the Pacific League on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 29, 2017
Jets force Brex to keep East Division title champagne on ice
Fumio Nishimura and Tyler Stone sparked the Chiba Jets in the decisive fourth quarter on Saturday with a combined 18 points (nine apiece), and the visitors finished strong to earn an 84-77 victory over the Tochigi Brex.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 20, 2017
Tennichi transforms Storks into second-division title contenders
The Nishinomiya Storks built the foundation of their team around a slogan that hearkens back to another time.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 17, 2017
Chiba University medical student gets three years for role in gang rape
A medical student was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for gang raping a woman with his classmates.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 16, 2017
Jets hold nerve to edge Alvark
In a heated contest that featured the intensity of a playoff clash, the Chiba Jets held on for an 84-78 victory over the Alvark Tokyo on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 16, 2017
Asamura leads way as Lions thump Marines
Hideto Asamura drove in five runs on Sunday to power the Seibu Lions to a 10-2 Pacific League win over the Chiba Lotte Marines.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 15, 2017
Chiba murder suspect talked to victim while on school patrol, sources say
The suspect in the slaying of a Vietnamese girl in Chiba used to speak with the victim during patrol guard duty near her school, sources say.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 14, 2017
Head of Chiba parents' association held in Vietnamese schoolgirl's slaying
A man who headed a local parents' association is arrested in connection with the murder last month of a Vietnamese girl, shocking residents.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 9, 2017
Kishi comes out smiling after belated Eagles debut
Takayuki Kishi got the job done in his first game with the Pacific League-leading Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, who beat the Chiba Lotte Marines 4-1 on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2017
Rock fans complain of heat exhaustion during concert at Chiba venue
Around 50 people complained of symptoms related to heat exhaustion Saturday during a rock concert at Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba Prefecture, police said.
Japan Times
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Apr 7, 2017
Uchimura finishes fourth in qualification round at nationals
Kohei Uchimura placed fourth in the men's qualification round of the national individual all-around gymnastics championships Friday, when the nine-time reigning champion returned to action after capturing two gold medals at the Rio Olympics.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 6, 2017
Marines rookie Sasaki triumphs in first start
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Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 4, 2017
Vietnamese girl murdered in Japan buried in hometown funeral
A murdered 9-year-old Vietnamese girl, whose body was recently found near a drainage ditch in Chiba Prefecture, was buried Monday at a cemetery in her hometown in northern Vietnam, with about 600 family and friends attending the funeral.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Apr 4, 2017
Chiba looks to boost ranks of male day care workers
As the ranks of male day care workers swell, the city of Chiba has moved to ensure more acceptance of men in the sector amid concerns from some parents about issues such as changing baby girls' diapers and clothes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 31, 2017
Security camera footage fails to turn up suspicious vehicle in probe of Chiba girl's murder
No suspicious vehicles have been captured by security cameras installed around the areas where the body of a slain 9-year-old Vietnamese girl was found near a drainage ditch in Chiba Prefecture, NHK reported, quoting investigative sources.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 30, 2017
Chiba University medical student found guilty in gang-rape case
A Chiba University medical student was found guilty Thursday of gang-raping a woman with two classmates, while a doctor at the university's hospital was convicted of indecent assault in connection with the case.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 30, 2017
Togashi catalyst for Chiba's success
Yuki Togashi is one of the most dynamic young basketball players in Japan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2017 NPB PREVIEW
Mar 29, 2017
Hawks looking to redress balance of Pacific League power
The following is the first of a two-part NPB preview beginning with the 2016 Pacific League.
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The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
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After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
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