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Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 12, 2017
Shohei Otani takes first swings off tee since surgery
Slugging pitcher Shohei Otani hit off a tee on Sunday for the first time since having ankle surgery on Oct. 12.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 11, 2017
Shohei Otani speaks of desire to become world's best with move to MLB
After weeks of others speculating about his future, Shohei Otani, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' captivating two-way superstar, finally had his say.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 10, 2017
Fighters grant Shohei Otani's wish to pursue move to major leagues
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters said Friday they will allow Shohei Otani to use the posting system this offseason to try to land a deal with a major league team.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2017
Shohei Otani selects Nez Balelo as agent
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters star Shohei Otani, who is expected to move to the majors this offseason through the posting system, has chosen Nez Balelo as his agent, a source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 4, 2017
Hokkaido chef Shinichi Maeda adds a modern touch to traditional techniques
An Dining chef goes out of his way to source his ingredients personally.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 2, 2017
MLB union threatens to block Shohei Otani posting agreement
The Major League Baseball Players Association is threatening to block a new posting agreement over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' posting fee, the New York Post reported on Wednesday.
BUSINESS
Nov 1, 2017
Pilot shortage prompts Air Do to cancel 34 flights in November
Air Do, a regional carrier based in Sapporo, said Tuesday that it has decided to cancel a total of 34 flights on two routes in November due to a lack of pilots.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 26, 2017
Fighters land rights to prized slugger Kotaro Kiyomiya
The most celebrated high school slugger in recent memory will don the colors of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in 2018.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 25, 2017
Shohei Otani leaves hospital after ankle operation
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' two-way star Shohei Otani has left the hospital following successful surgery on his right ankle earlier this month, the Pacific League club said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 19, 2017
Four missing climbers airlifted to Hokkaido hospital in rescue from Mount Asahidake
Four climbers who were reported missing this week on snowy Mount Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido, were taken to a hospital Thursday without any life-threatening injuries, police said.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 18, 2017
Levanga chief Takehiko Orimo striving to juggle responsibilities
There is probably nobody else in Japan who devotes themselves to basketball as much as Takehiko Orimo, who, at age 47, is still a competitive player and also serves as president of the Levanga Hokkaido.
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JAPAN
Oct 18, 2017
JR firms offer cross-country train tour featuring a ride on the resurrected Cassiopeia
The seven Japan Railways Group companies have announced that they will offer a special across-Japan sightseeing tour plan using 24 select trains, including the Cassiopeia overnight limited express, whose regular operations ended in March last year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 17, 2017
Japan to minimize restrictions that cities can put on private lodging businesses
The government will try to minimize the restrictions that municipalities concerned about noise and traffic place on private lodging businesses in residential areas, officials said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 17, 2017
B. League to stage 2018 All-Star Game in Kumamoto
The B. League on Tuesday announced that the 2018 All-Star Game will be held in Kumamoto.
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JAPAN
Oct 13, 2017
Hokkaido uses manga to educate people on how to react to any North Korea missile threat
The northern island of Hokkaido is turning to manga to instruct residents how to respond in the event of a North Korean missile launch.
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JAPAN / History
Oct 12, 2017
Motosada Zumoto and the origins of The Japan Times
A 10-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station brings one to a small, white clock tower in the city center. The 13-meter-high Western timepiece is an iconic image of the city and Hokkaido.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 12, 2017
Fighters' Shohei Otani to start rehab after ankle surgery
Shohei Otani should be fit to pitch and hit without any restrictions in about three months, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters said Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 11, 2017
Shohei Otani to have surgery on right ankle Thursday
Hokkaido Nippon Ham's two-way star Shohei Otani will undergo surgery on his right ankle in Tokyo on Thursday, the Fighters said.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 11, 2017
Hideki Kuriyama to stay on as Nippon Ham manager
Hideki Kuriyama will remain at the helm of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters for a seventh season, the Pacific League club said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2017
Elderly man accidentally drives car on Hokkaido train track for more than a kilometer
An 83-year-old man drove a car on a railway track in Hokkaido for about 1.2 kilometers before becoming stuck at a crossing, police said Wednesday.

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