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Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jun 29, 2015
Good-looking gorilla has crowds going gaga at Higashiyama Zoo
A western lowland gorilla from Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, is becoming a celebrity, thanks to Twitter.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2015
Solar plane takes off for Hawaii as support crew says thanks to Nagoya
The Solar Impulse 2 plane took off Monday from Nagoya, ending a frustrating four-week hiatus during its unprecedented bid to circle the world without fuel.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jun 29, 2015
Terunofuji poised for ozeki debut in Nagoya
Mongolian Terunofuji formally took his place among sumo's elite ranks on Monday, when he was named to fight as an ozeki in the official rankings for the upcoming 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2015
'Question marks' hang over Solar Impulse mission, pilot says
The pilot of a solar-powered aircraft attempting a round-the-world voyage has said the longer the plane is grounded in Japan the closer the project will come to failing this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jun 15, 2015
Nagoya struggling to woo foreign cruise liners
Nagoya is facing stiff competition when it comes to wooing cruise liners.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2015
Wing repair to delay Solar Impulse takeoff from Nagoya until mid-June
A solar-powered plane that unexpectedly landed in Japan to wait out bad weather will undergo repair work on its right wing and resume its around-the-world trip without the use of fuel in mid-June, organizers said Wednesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / NAGOYA RESTAURANTS
May 29, 2015
Om Nom Nom brings chili halal to Nagoya
If you're looking for a decent halal meal in Nagoya you'll be mostly restricted to curry or kebabs. But British expat Rajib Ali has added a little variety to the landscape by opening a 100 percent halal-chili restaurant.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / NAGOYA RESTAURANTS
May 29, 2015
Traditional halal cuisine from Afghanistan to Iran at Nagoya's Ariana
If you are searching for a more traditional halal meal in Nagoya, but still want variety, Ariana is the spot. Much like Om Nom Nom, everything on their menu is halal, including Afghani rice dishes, Iranian kebabs and Indian curries. Also like Om Nom Nom, the drinks are alcohol-free. Smoking is permitted,...
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 18, 2015
University student to face additional charges for allegedly attempting to poison classmates
Police have sent to prosecutors their case against a 19-year-old university student who allegedly attempted to murder two friends with rat poison in 2012.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
May 4, 2015
Volunteer guide's polar bear outfit a hit at Nagoya zoo
An employee in Nagoya is masquerading as a polar bear on weekends.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 25, 2015
Reds build three-point cushion atop J. League table
Urawa Reds extended their lead at the top of the J. League table with a comfortable 2-1 win over Nagoya Grampus on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 8, 2015
Yamagata scores late equalizer against Nagoya
Nagoya was denied a third straight Nabisco Cup victory at the last minute by Montedio Yamagata as Grampus settled for a 3-3 draw on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 3, 2015
Gamba's Usami scores pair in triumph over Grampus
In-form striker Takashi Usami capped a memorable week with a brace as Japanese treble winners Gamba Osaka defeated visiting Nagoya Grampus 3-1 in the J. League on Friday night.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 1, 2015
Harassment probe yields video of nursing home abuse; three men arrested
A trio of employees at a nursing home in Nagoya have been arrested on suspicion of physically abusing a 93-year-old female resident and taking a video of the act.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 20, 2015
Nagoya High Court says 2014 snap election results in 'state of unconstitutionality'
The Nagoya High Court ruled Friday that the House of Representatives election in December 2014 was "in a state of unconstitutionality" due to a disparity in the weight of votes between districts.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 18, 2015
Grampus striker Kawamata puts on show for Halilhodzic
Nagoya Grampus striker Kengo Kawamata stated his case to new Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic with a brace in a 3-1 win against Kawasaki Frontale in the Nabisco Cup on Wednesday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 8, 2015
Maeda makes strong bid for worlds in Nagoya Women's Marathon
Sairi Maeda likely sealed a spot on Japan's team for this year's world athletics championships with a strong third-place finish at Sunday's Nagoya Women's Marathon, won by Asian Games champion Eunice Kirwa of Bahrain.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Mar 6, 2015
Abandoned boats pose tsunami hazard at Nagoya port
Nagoya authorities are worried that the more than 100 abandoned boats in its port pose a potential hazard to navigation — as well as a danger to the general public — if a major tsunami were to strike.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / 2015 J. LEAGUE PREVIEW
Mar 5, 2015
Vissel eyeing J. League upset
The following is the first of a two-part preview for the upcoming J. League season. Team-by-team previews of the nine lowest-ranking teams competing in the first division are listed.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 2, 2015
Nagoya student made no effort to hide victim's corpse
A female 19-year-old student who has admitted killing an elderly woman and poisoning a male high school classmate appeared to show no discomfort over what she did, allowing the woman's corpse to remain in her apartment for weeks as it decomposed.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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