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BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 11, 2018
Kenta Maeda to pitch against Samurai Japan on Tuesday
Right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda will toss in a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey — but on a familiar mound at Mazda Stadium, the home of his former club Hiroshima Carp in Game 4 of the MLB Japan All-Star Series on Tuesday night.
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SOCCER / J. League
Nov 10, 2018
Kawasaki Frontale clinch J. League title despite defeat to Cerezo Osaka
Only twice in the J. League's previous 12 seasons under a single-stage format has the first-division champion been decided with games to spare.
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JAPAN
Nov 8, 2018
Returning for two-week tour, former U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy reflects on her lifelong ties with Japan
Caroline Kennedy was in top form when she returned to Japan recently for a two-week visit.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Nov 8, 2018
Hiroshima A-bomb survivor: Yoshinori Kato regrets failing to save the lives of trapped schoolchildren
Words of regret run repeatedly through the mind of Yoshinori Kato: "I'm sorry I couldn't save you."
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2018
Cooperation and information sharing key in disaster response, speakers tell Hiroshima workshop
Given Japan's vulnerability to natural disasters, and with accelerating climate change widely predicted to increase severe weather patterns, increased cooperation and information sharing is more important than ever to meet the needs of victims.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2018
Carp slugger Seiya Suzuki's evolution continues after strong Series
Star slugger Seiya Suzuki came out to the Mazda Stadium parking lot earlier than other Hiroshima Carp players after Game 6 of the Japan Series wrapped up on Saturday night.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2018
MVP Takuya’s ‘Kai Cannon’ key to Hawks’ Japan Series conquest
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks must've known something was off.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2018
Dramatic Series ride for SoftBank
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks wrapped up the Japan Series against the Hiroshima Carp on Saturday at Mazda Stadium, achieving back-to-back NPB championships with a 2-0 Game 6 win.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2018
Hawks rule the roost with dominating NPB title run
In the moments after the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks clinched their second consecutive Japan Series title on Saturday, club chairman Sadaharu Oh was asked for his thoughts about this year's team.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2018
Hawks shut out Carp in Game 6, capture back-to-back Japan Series crowns
The Heisei Era in Japan is set to end when Emperor Akihito abdicates next year on April 30.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2018
Hawks' Kenji Akashi displays patience, poise in biggest moments
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have so many star players that second baseman Kenji Akashi can get lost in the shuffle.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2018
Yuki Yanagita delivers walk-off blast in 10th as Hawks down Carp to take 3-1 lead in Japan Series
They may have needed an extra inning to get there, but the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks were right where they wanted to be when Game 5 ended, 4 hours and 25 minutes after it began.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 1, 2018
Hawks slugger Seiji Uebayashi draws inspiration from Carp star Seiya Suzuki
Winning is all that matters in postseason baseball for players, and it's no different for Hawks outfielder Seiji Uebayashi.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 1, 2018
Hawks take Japan Series lead after dominant Game 4 performance at home
Yuki Yanagita's throw in from center field was good, Kenji Akashi's relay was better and Takuya Kai's tag at the plate was even better still.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 31, 2018
Despite Game 3 win, Hawks have plenty to fear from Carp
The game was still in progress. But some Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks fans picked up their belongings and started walking up the stairs to leave the stadium, when they perhaps thought the team had built a big enough lead to win the ball game.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 31, 2018
Hawks triumph over Carp in Game 3 slugfest
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks put their fans through a myriad of emotions in Game 3 of the Japan Series.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 29, 2018
Hawks positive despite slow start to Japan Series
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks wrapped up the first two games of the 2018 Japan Series without any wins.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 29, 2018
SoftBank hopes for home advantage as Japan Series shifts to Fukuoka
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are finally back home.

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