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FUKUOKA

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Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Aug 9, 2019
Risk of injury real concern before final squads named
With less than three weeks to go before the 2019 Rugby World Cup coaches name their final squads, and 41 days before the tournament kicks off in Tokyo, it is a nervous time for players.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jul 26, 2019
Data shows Kyushu river pump systems were overwhelmed by 2018 torrential rains
A year after torrential rains hit western Japan, newly disclosed data by the Fukuoka Prefectural Government showed that massive inland flooding of the six tributaries flowing into the Chikugo River in the prefecture occurred because the amount of rain that fell is estimated to be about three to 10 times...
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SUMO
Jul 9, 2019
Sumo 101: Non-Tokyo tournaments
There are six honbasho (official tournaments) every year. They take place in the odd-numbered months, with half being hosted in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jul 5, 2019
Guardian Angels Japan finding less to do in Kitakyushu, one-time city of yakuza 'endless conflict'
Up until five years ago, the city of Kitakyushu had for decades grappled with so many shootings and violent attacks by organized crime groups that it was known as a city of shura (never-ending conflict).
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Rugby
Jul 4, 2019
Brave Blossoms unveil new uniforms
The Japan Rugby Football Union revealed the new jersey for its national team, which could help the Brave Blossoms achieve a feat at the upcoming Rugby World Cup on home soil, on Thursday.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 4, 2019
Hokkaido adds Markeith Cummings in bid to right ship
After winning just 10 of 60 games this past season, the Levanga Hokkaido are aiming to flip the script.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 22, 2019
Giants whip Hawks, stay in contention for interleague crown
It'll essentially be winner-take-all for this season's interleague title.
EDITORIALS
Jun 10, 2019
G20 frustrations
The upcoming G20 summit will test Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's diplomatic skills, but ultimate success may well depend on the relationship he has nurtured with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 10, 2019
A top global finance meeting loses relevance
Ministers mouth the right words, but aren't empowered to solve what ails the global economy.
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BUSINESS
Jun 10, 2019
G20 finance chiefs in Fukuoka warn 'intensified' trade dispute could damage global growth
Amid growing concerns due to escalating tensions over trade, Group of 20 finance ministers ended their two-day meeting in Fukuoka with a shared message: Trade friction is a downside risk for the global economy.
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JAPAN
Jun 8, 2019
Innovative planning, foreign startups tie into urban life
Compact and efficient, the energetic city of Fukuoka is an ideal venue to host this weekend's two-day G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, with the vibrant metropolis slated to also welcome major events such as some 2019 Rugby World Cup matches, as well as the 2021 World Aquatics...

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