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FA CUP

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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jan 12, 2019
Japan's vernacular press coverage tiptoes around tattoo controversy
Before the Olympic Games come to Tokyo in the summer of 2020, Japan will get a chance to prove its mettle as an international sporting events host with the Rugby World Cup this fall. The games will be spread out among 12 stadiums nationwide, which means the whole country will be the focus rather than...
BASKETBALL
Jan 12, 2019
Jets cap comeback against Alvark in final second, book spot in Emperor's Cup final
The Chiba Jets Funabashi are returning to the Emperor's Cup final.
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BASKETBALL
Jan 12, 2019
Scoring sensation Keisei Tominaga emerges as new high school star
Sakuragaoka Gakuen High School earned its first medal in the Winter Cup boys competition late last month.
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SOCCER
Jan 12, 2019
China, South Korea progress; Australia bounces back
China and South Korea reached the Asian Cup last 16 knockout round on Friday with wins over the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan, respectively, as defending champion Australia bounced back to claim its first win of the tournament.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Jan 11, 2019
A weekend in Oita: If the city’s not enough, head to the country
Nestled along the east coast of Kyushu, the city of Oita is home to almost half a million people, making it by far the largest urban center in Oita Prefecture. However, aside from the prefectural art museum, there is little that is unique about this coastal conglomerate, especially when compared to larger...
BASKETBALL
Jan 10, 2019
Jets, Hannaryz, Brex, Alvark reach Emperor's Cup semifinals
Four B. League teams advanced to the Emperor's Cup semifinals after posting victories on Thursday at Saitama Super Arena.
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SOCCER
Jan 10, 2019
Defensively woeful Japan unconvincing in tight win over Turkmenistan
From the moment Japan and Turkmenistan stepped onto the Al Nahyan Stadium pitch wearing their respective first uniforms of blue and green, fans watching on TV and online complained of a color clash making for difficult viewing.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jan 7, 2019
'Tattoos OK' hot spring map released for Rugby World Cup
A hot spring map proves to be a hot topic in the news. Read about how the city of Beppu is making efforts to welcome tourists with tattoos.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Jan 5, 2019
Now that's a spicy yakisoba: Nissin starts the new year with a new noodle dish
Yakisoba (fried noodles) stand as one of the final frontiers in innovation at the nation's convenience stores, and food company Nissin is helping lift the easy-to-make snack to new heights, highlighted this season by a spicy take on the salaryman staple.
SPORTS
Dec 20, 2018
Shohei Ohtani receives Prime Minister Cup for second time at Japan Pro Sports Awards
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani has collected another Prime Minister Cup at the Japan Pro Sports Awards.
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Rugby
Dec 18, 2018
Volunteers audition for Rugby World Cup roles
Tokyo resident Masaru Seto knows why he wants to become a volunteer at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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