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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 24, 2016
LDP wins big, but is it enough for Abe to call snap election?
With Sunday's double victory in Tokyo and Fukuoka by-elections, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might be feeling relieved — but not exactly over the moon.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 20, 2016
Hawks win draft lottery rights for Soka University pitching phenom Tanaka
The talent pool for pitchers in this year's draft class was deep. What's more, he hurt his right shoulder during this year's spring season. So there were good reasons for NPB clubs to pass on Soka University right-hander Seigi Tanaka in Thursday's NPB draft.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 20, 2016
Japan's courts split over vote-weight disparity in July election but none voids results
Three Japanese high courts on Wednesday rejected lawsuits seeking to invalidate the July Upper House election due to its vote weight disparity but gave differing opinions on the constitutionality of the disparity itself.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 16, 2016
Fighters rally to down Hawks, punch ticket to Japan Series
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters overcame a first-inning four-run deficit to reach the Japan Series on Sunday, defeating the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 7-4 at Sapporo Dome in Game 5 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 15, 2016
Carp hold off BayStars, advance to Japan Series for first time since 1991
A big first inning propelled the Hiroshima Carp into the Japan Series on Saturday in an 8-7 win over the Yokohama BayStars in Game 4 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 14, 2016
Laird delivers three-run blast in first inning to lead Fighters past Hawks
Brandon Laird hit a three-run homer to power the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters to a 4-1 win over the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Game 3 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage on Friday.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 12, 2016
Otani, Fighters shut down Hawks in Game 1
Shohei Otani threw seven scoreless innings to lead the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters to a 6-0 win over the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage on Wednesday.
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BASKETBALL
Oct 11, 2016
Aoki leaves lasting legacy on Japan hoops
Whenever he stepped on the court during 11 distinguished seasons as a special ambassador for Japan pro basketball, Cohey Aoki increased the visibility of the sport.
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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 11, 2016
By-election campaigns that may prompt Abe to call snap election kick off
Campaigning for two pivotal by-elections in Tokyo and Fukuoka get underway.Campaigning for two pivotal by-elections in Tokyo and Fukuoka get underway.
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JAPAN
Oct 11, 2016
QR code snafu places too many passengers on ANA plane
The transport ministry slaps All Nippon Airways with a severe warning after a plane pushed back for takeoff with a seat-less passenger standing in the aisle.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 9, 2016
Hawks rally past Marines to wrap up series
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks came from behind for the second straight day Sunday to defeat the Chiba Lotte Marines 4-1 and win the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 8, 2016
Uchikawa sparks Hawks in Climax Series opener against Marines
Seiichi Uchikawa drove in two runs and scored the tiebreaking run as the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks beat the Chiba Lotte Marines 4-3 on Saturday in the opener of their best-of-three Pacific League Climax Series First Stage.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 7, 2016
Underdog Marines embrace challenge of dethroning Hawks as postseason gets underway
The Chiba Lotte Marines find themselves in a familiar position, in third place and staring at a best-of-three playoff challenge on the road.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 7, 2016
Late surge propels BayStars' Lopez to first monthly honor
Jose Lopez's late-season surge and 5-0 finishes for pitchers Yuta Iwasada and Hirotoshi Masui were recognized Friday, as each was named a monthly MVP in their respective league for the first time.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 5, 2016
Japan's English-language print media feel the pinch
Publications struggle for relevance in a world where news is available free, to all, all the time.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 3, 2016
Man gets life for murdering 10-year-old girl in Fukuoka
A construction worker was sentenced Monday to life in prison for murdering a 10-year-old girl last year.
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JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 3, 2016
Looming Tokyo, Fukuoka by-elections may set stage for Lower House dissolution
From Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to newly elected opposition leader Renho and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, political leaders in Japan are setting their eyes on two key by-elections slated for later this month.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 2, 2016
Matsuzaka flops in long-awaited Hawks debut
Daisuke Matsuzaka auditioned for a spot in the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks' postseason but flubbed his lines in 7-0 loss to the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles on Sunday.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 2, 2016
Fighters used improved pitching, defense to capture Pacific League pennant
When the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters seized their franchise's seventh Pacific League pennant on Wednesday, it was in, appropriately enough, a pitching duel.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 1, 2016
Matsuzaka slated to pitch in finale
Daisuke Matsuzaka has been penciled in to pitch in the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks' final game of the regular season on Sunday.

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