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HONDA

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2019
The demise of Honda's only U.K. factory sums up Britain's Brexit angst
Swindon, famous for its traffic intersections and steam-engine past, feels like Brexit Britain in a nutshell.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 19, 2019
Honda to shut sole U.K. plant in Swindon, imperiling 3,500 jobs just weeks ahead of Brexit
Honda built 160,000 vehicles at the Swindon factory last year, accounting for just over 10 percent of Britain's total output of 1.52 million cars.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 28, 2018
Kaori Sakamoto's ascension no surprise to gifted choreographer Benoit Richaud
Kaori Sakamoto was impressive in victory at the Japan nationals on Sunday, rising to the occasion on the biggest domestic stage of the year.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 27, 2018
Rika Kihira will require full arsenal to win Grand Prix Final
Rika Kihira staked her claim as Japan's biggest female skating star with a victory at the Internationaux de France in Grenoble on Saturday night. The triumph clinched a spot in next month's Grand Prix Final for the 16-year-old.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 20, 2018
Hanyu's health a paramount concern
When a country takes the gold and bronze medals in the same discipline at a Grand Prix it would usually be considered a successful weekend.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 23, 2018
Satoko Miyahara, Kaori Sakamoto off to great starts in GP series
Satoko Miyahara and Kaori Sakamoto started the senior Grand Prix season off with a bang on Sunday, finishing 1-2 at Skate America in Everett, Washington. The two stars illustrated why they were the two women selected to represent Japan at the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 18, 2018
Keisuke Honda eager for first season in Australia to finally kick off
Former Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda is itching to kick off his Australian adventure with Melbourne Victory on Saturday after a long wait through the A-League's "weird" and "unique" preseason.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 12, 2018
Honda's N-Box and other minicars prove to be a hit with Japan's elderly drivers
When Honda Motor Co. launched the latest version of its N-Box a year ago, it promoted features on the pint-sized minicar such as error-detecting pedals, automatic emergency braking and moveable seats, part of a push to market the vehicle to young families.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Oct 7, 2018
Teikyo University seeks to take development of athletes to next level
Over the last two decades, the Japanese sports world has taken significant steps forward in aspects of athlete development such as nutrition, sports medicine and improved training methods.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 2, 2018
Mai Mihara impresses as runner-up while unveiling new short program at Nebelhorn Trophy
Mai Mihara earned the silver medal in her season debut at the Nebelhorn Trophy on Saturday with two solid performances.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 25, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu and Rika Kihira top podium in season debuts
Yuzuru Hanyu and Rika Kihira continued Japan's winning ways over the weekend by claiming the Autumn Classic International and the Nepela Trophy in varying fashions.

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