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Dec 19, 2019
Tokai University aims for more Hakone ekiden glory
Tokai University stunned a national audience by capturing its first-ever Hakone ekiden title with a tournament record at the last edition in January.
JAPAN / Society
Oct 15, 2019
Wakayama curry killings revisited: Kin of convicted killer Masumi Hayashi break silence after 21 years
On a recent summer evening, tranquility reigned in this small neighborhood in Wakayama, where nothing but the occasional barking of dogs and chirring of grasshoppers broke the peaceful silence.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2019
Pressured by its struggling finances, Yokohama goes all in on casino bid
On a recent afternoon, Yamashita Park in Yokohama's waterfront was teeming with visitors — from lovey-dovey young couples to picnicking families and foreign tourists taking selfies in front of the ocean liner Hikawamaru, a museum ship permanently moored at the park.
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BASKETBALL
Jun 2, 2019
Japan sweeps Belgium; Saki Hayashi named series MVP
Japan's women's basketball team concluded a two-game exhibition series sweep of Belgium with a 84-71 win at Adastria Mito Arena on Sunday.
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BASKETBALL
May 31, 2019
Strong outside shooting carries Japan past Belgium
Japan kept hitting shots from beyond the 3-point line and tamed Belgium 91-75 in the first game of their two-game exhibition series at Adastria Mito Arena on Friday night.
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 23, 2019
Frontale, Tokyo battle to draw
After winning two straight J. League first division championships, Kawasaki Frontale was favored by many to become just the second team in the league's 26-year history to pull down a third.
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CULTURE / Books
Dec 1, 2018
Submitting to the masters on Onomichi's Path of Literature
The Onomichi Path of Literature is a short 1-kilometer walking trail that introduces the many famous literary masters associated with the Japan Heritage city.
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BUSINESS
Oct 19, 2018
Firms must play bigger role in tackling climate change, experts and business leaders tell Tokyo forum
As climate change threatens to transform the world as we know it, the business sector needs to increase its efforts to deal with the threat by boosting investment in environmentally friendly firms and developing green technologies, business leaders and experts said at a recent international forum.
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Oct 12, 2018
Yokohama to host IAAF World Relays
Yokohama will host the IAAF World Relays next year, the city and the Japan Association of Athletics Federations announced on Friday.
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LIFE / Style & Design
Oct 7, 2018
The artisans helping preserve the luster of Kishu lacquerware
The future of Kishu lacquerware will depend on young artisans finding the balance between tradition and modernization. But the value of the art lies not only in its beauty, but in the sacrifice and commitment of the artisans who dedicate their lives to carrying on a tradition.
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JAPAN
May 15, 2018
New industry group slams government's response to sexual harassment in media
Organization sent requests to the Cabinet in a push for the government to address what the group feels are inadequate protections for media workers subjected to sexual harassment.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Nov 13, 2017
Blue Sky Books is a literary treasure trove
Aozora Bunko is an electric internet library that contains works of literature in the public domain.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2017
Seiko Noda tops list of biggest asset holders among new Abe Cabinet members
As of Aug. 3, when the revamped Cabinet was launched, Noda held u00a5191.93 million in assets, including those held by her family, according to government data.

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