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SOCCER / J. League
Jan 8, 2023
Japan midfielder Yuki Soma to join Portugal's Casa Pia
The 25-year-old, who stands just 166 centimeters and is known for his quick dribbling, scored two goals in 34 J. League first-division matches last year.
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JAPAN
Jan 4, 2023
Station near Nagoya Castle gets name change to ease visitor confusion
The Nagoya Municipal Government hoped to resolve a source of confusion for visitors to the city by changing the name of the subway station close to Nagoya Castle.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 27, 2022
Decision not to indict officials over Sri Lanka detainee's death unjust, panel says
Wishma Sandamali, who was detained for overstaying her visa in 2020, died on March 6, 2021, after complaining of ill health, including vomiting and stomachaches, from mid-January.
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JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 26, 2022
Child care facilities struggle amid worker shortage and high staff turnover
In some cases, distressed child care centers have turned to private placement agencies, and have to pay high fees to secure workers.
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JAPAN
Dec 19, 2022
The trains in Japan that will — and won't — be running on New Year’s Eve
For those looking to stay out late on New Year's Eve for their first shrine visit of the year or to celebrate the start of 2023, it helps to know which trains are operating all night.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 10, 2022
22 officers at Nagoya Prison found to have abused inmates
The Justice Ministry is considering working with prosecutors to build criminal cases against the officers accused of abuses.
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LIFE
Oct 9, 2022
Shared sauna workspace incubates business collaboration
The two-floor facility, located in a shopping district in Nagoya's Nishi Ward, has a sauna on the first floor and a shared workspace with 20 seats and a bar on the second.
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SOCCER / J. League
Oct 2, 2022
Marinos beat Grampus to close in on title as Frontale loses
Sitting on 62 points with four rounds remaining, Kevin Muscat's side is on the cusp of the club's first J1 crown since 2019.
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JAPAN
Aug 23, 2022
Aichi police raid bus operator after lethal crash and blaze on Nagoya Expressway
The crash killed two people aboard the bus and injured six other passengers as well as the driver of a car.
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JAPAN
Aug 22, 2022
Two killed, seven others injured after expressway collision in central Japan
In the incident that occurred around 10:15 a.m. near the Toyoyama-Minami interchange, a bus overturned and caught fire, authorities said.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 1, 2022
Dead Sri Lankan detainee's family to request panel review
The request to the independent panel of citizens tasked with reviewing prosecutors' decisions comes after the family was dissatisfied with the decision to drop charges.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 27, 2022
Ichinojo's deserved first title rescues virus-struck Nagoya Basho
The Minato stable man's debut championship brought not only relief but genuine joy, as he is one of the most affable and likeable figures in Japan's national sport.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 27, 2022
Lawyer asks Nagoya court to release suspect from custody after COVID infection
The inquiry was made after he was informed that no treatment or medication would be provided in detention unless the suspect develops severe symptoms.
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SUMO
Jul 25, 2022
Ichinojo sets sights on ozeki after winning first Emperor's Cup
'I want to use the championship as motivation to get back to sanyaku and aim for ozeki,' he said.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 24, 2022
Ichinojo wins first Emperor's Cup following loss by Terunofuji
After coming into Day 15 deadlocked with yokozuna Terunofuji at 11-3, Ichinojo beat fellow maegashira Ura to seal his maiden Emperor's Cup title at 29 years old.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 24, 2022
Terunofuji and Ichinojo remain tied for lead after Day 14 losses
The two wrestlers will head into the final day at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, where the field has been ravaged by the coronavirus, with identical 11-3 records.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2022
COVID-19 continues to impact Nagoya Basho as Terunofuji and Ichinojo remain tied atop standings
A wave of seven more coronavirus withdrawals hit the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2022
Ironman Tamawashi pulls out due to COVID-19; JSA may officially keep consecutive match streak alive
The 37-year-old Mongolian wrestler's streak of 1,448 consecutive contests fought since his sumo debut in January 2004 is the fourth longest all-time.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 21, 2022
Terunofuji dominates and Ichinojo escapes on Day 12 in Nagoya
Terunofuji's 10th win kept him tied with Ichinojo, who did well to avoid an ambush in his own bout.
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SUMO
Jul 20, 2022
COVID-19 outbreaks in sumo stables disrupt Nagoya meet
No. 2 maegashira, Kotonowaka, is one of 49 wrestlers from the two stables who either caught the virus or came into close contact with someone testing positive.

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