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NIPPON TV

JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 7, 2020
Nippon Steel appeals South Korean court-ordered asset seizure
The Japanese government fears the judicial action will further inflame shaky bilateral relations and could set a dangerous precedent.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 4, 2020
Japan’s steel woes set to be laid bare as top mills give updates
The coronavirus pandemic has seen steel mills across the country reduce or halt production.
Japan Times
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Jul 27, 2020
J. League, NPB to maintain restrictions on crowd size in order to help limit spread of virus
The task force met one day after several positive tests for COVID-19 forced the postponement of a J. League first-division game.
JAPAN
Jul 25, 2020
Osaka governor spearheads national effort to enforce business shutdowns over coronavirus
As COVID-19 numbers surge amid murky data disclosure, Hirofumi Yoshimura is gaining support for legal power to inspect and punish entertainment firms.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB Preview
Jun 18, 2020
Loaded Hawks ready to reclaim PL crown
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks will be vying to win the league pennant for the first time since 2017.
Japan Times
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May 16, 2020
T. League aims to start third season in November
The opening day for professional table tennis has been pushed back due to coronavirus situation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
May 2, 2020
Exploring Japan from the comfort of your own living room
Audiences worldwide are seeking out visual escapes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Apr 3, 2020
Japan's baseball, soccer leagues give up on April restarts as COVID-19 cases increase
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and with athletes in both leagues having been infected, Nippon Professional Baseball and the J. League will start and resume their seasons, respectively, even later than currently scheduled.
SUMO
Mar 13, 2020
University sumo product Myogiryu blossoming in 30s
There are currently seven Nippon Sport Science University graduates in professional sumo.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Mar 6, 2020
ASMR in Japan is burning brightly
Nippon Cultural Broadcasting jumps on the ASMR bandwagon with a weeklong special dedicated to the soothing sounds of bonfires.
Japan Times
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Feb 17, 2020
University program boosts number of coach developers
Faculty behind the Nippon Sport Science University Coach Developer Academy (NCDA) program are confident that the "athlete-centered" culture it is fostering has made positive international progress since its 2014 inception.
BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 10, 2020
Japanese asset manager awaits flood of money from regional banks
Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings Inc. anticipates a flood of money from yield-starved regional banks that need help reinvesting cash after redeeming government bonds.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 31, 2020
Nippon Steel may idle Hiroshima furnaces, cutting its Japan production 10%
Nippon Steel Corp. is considering idling two blast furnaces at a subsidiary in Hiroshima Prefecture, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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