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DRAGONS

Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 1, 2017
Abe smacks game-ending homer as Giants overcome Dragons
The Yomiuri Giants trailed the Chunichi Dragons for 8 2/3 innings on Saturday afternoon. When Shinnosuke Abe finally gave them the lead, it was for keeps.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 31, 2017
Giants usher in new season with victory over rival Dragons
There's a stuffed Giabbit doll headed Lillianne Mikolas' way. If things go her father's way, there'll be whole lot more coming.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2017 NPB PREVIEW
Mar 30, 2017
Carp set sights on repeat performance in Central League
The following is the second of a two-part NPB preview beginning with the 2016 Central League champions.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 19, 2017
Ex-Dragons ace Kawakami retires
Former Chunichi Dragons ace Kenshin Kawakami announced his retirement in a television appearance Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 6, 2017
Dragons sign pitchers Araujo, Rondon
The Chunichi Dragons have acquired Venezuelan pitchers Elvis Araujo and Jorge Rondon, the Central League club announced Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Jan 2, 2017
New year brings new hopes for some in Japanese baseball
Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched his final game of 2016 in the maroon and yellow of the Gigantes de Carolina in the Puerto Rican winter league. Matsuzaka threw seven innings in that Dec. 29 start, giving up three hits and allowing his only run in the seventh inning.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 28, 2016
Dragons acquire relievers Araujo, Rondon
The Chunichi Dragons have acquired lefty Elvis Araujo and right-hander Jorge Rondon, sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Dec 24, 2016
Ex-Dragons star Powell reminisces about playing days in Japan
One of the most prolific hitters among foreign players in Japan, and a most fan- and media-friendly personality, returned to the country earlier this month to say "konnichi wa" and offer batting instruction to Japanese youngsters.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 20, 2016
Dragons GM Ochiai leaving team
Hiromitsu Ochiai will step down from his post as general manager of the Chunichi Dragons when his contract expires at the end of next month, sources close to the Central League club said Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 26, 2016
Dragons sign Cuban infielder Guerrero
The Chunichi Dragons have acquired Cuban infielder Alex Guerrero on a one-year deal worth ¥150 million (about $1.3 million) plus incentives, the Central League club announced Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 30, 2016
Tsuji expresses interest in becoming next Lions manager
Former Seibu Lions star Hatsuhiko Tsuji has responded positively to a request by the Pacific League club to take over as its next manager, a team source said Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 29, 2016
Mori staying put with Dragons
The Chunichi Dragons announced Thursday their acting manager Shigekazu Mori will take on the job full-time next season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 23, 2016
After earlier struggles at home, hot-hitting Jones gaining confidence at Tokyo Dome
Garrett Jones might have felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders over the past two nights at Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 17, 2016
Dragons pitcher Oguma makes mark with bat, arm in victory over Carp
Chunichi starter Ryosuke Oguma threw 5-2/3 strong innings and opened the scoring to pace the Dragons to a 5-3 victory over the Hiroshima Carp on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 8, 2016
Carp reduce magic number to one to clinch CL pennant
The Hiroshima Carp moved to the brink of their first Central League pennant since 1991 with a 7-4 win over the Chunichi Dragons.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 7, 2016
Yabuta helps Carp get past Dragons as magic number drops to two
Rookie Kazuki Yabuta pitched out of some tight spots to go six innings, and the Hiroshima Carp moved to within two wins of their first Central League pennant in 25 years on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 6, 2016
Triumphant Carp reduce magic number to three
Kris Johnson earned his 14th win as the Hiroshima Carp beat the Chunichi Dragons 4-1 on Tuesday to inch closer to their first Central League pennant in 25 years.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 3, 2016
Oguma stifles Giants as Dragons extend season-best winning streak to five games
Ryosuke Oguma made the most of an early lead, working into the seventh inning for the Chunichi Dragons in a 5-1 win on Saturday that put another dent in the Yomiuri Giants' Central League pennant hopes.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 9, 2016
Dragons manager Tanishige ordered to take leave of absence
The Chunichi Dragons have told manager Motonobu Tanishige to take a leave of absence due to poor results, the Central League club announced Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 3, 2016
Giants' Taguchi tosses first shutout of career
Kazuto Taguchi threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout on Wednesday as the Yomiuri Giants eased to a 5-0 win over the Chunichi Dragons, extending their winning streak to five.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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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