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ON GAMES

Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Mar 25, 2017
Reassessing the negative impact of hosting the 2020 Olympics
The estimated cost of the 2020 Olympic Games has increased astronomically since Tokyo won the right to host it. On Dec. 22, Asahi Shimbun reported that the estimated price could be as much as ¥1.8 trillion. The original bid estimate for constructing new Olympic venues was ¥499 billion and that is now...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 9, 2017
Nintendo counting on high praise for Zelda to fuel Switch sales
Nintendo Co. is earning early accolades for making sure that its new Switch console debuted with a strong gaming title, "Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." The big question now is whether that will translate into sales.
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2017
Tokyo Olympics won't seek public input on mascot name
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics organizing committee said the name of the games' official mascot will not be taken from the general public but from creative professionals.
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Mar 4, 2017
Ito outshines Takanashi in Sapporo competition
Yuki Ito got the better of this season's overall World Cup winner Sara Takanashi to claim the International Miyasama Ski Games title on Saturday.
Figure Skating
Feb 28, 2017
Miyahara set to return to ice in preparation for world championships
Three-time defending women's national champion Satoko Miyahara, who missed this month's Four Continents and Asian Winter Games with a hip injury, will resume full training sometime in March, Japan Skating Federation director Yoshiko Kobayashi said Tuesday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 28, 2017
JSF erred in sending Uno to Asian Winter Games
What a difference a week makes.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 27, 2017
Sapporo mayor interested in hosting 2026 Winter Olympics
While it is not certain Japan will even bid for the 2026 Olympics, Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto said his city is ready to host its second winter games, provided it can avoid the problems that have plagued Tokyo in the lead-up to the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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Feb 26, 2017
Uno takes figure skating gold at Asian Winter Games
Shoma Uno did enough in the free skate to overtake China's Jin Boyang and win the men's figure skating gold on Sunday, the final day of the Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games.
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Feb 25, 2017
Smile Japan routs China for first Asian Games women's hockey title
Japan made the most of a fast start to defeat China 6-1 and win its first Asian Winter Games women's ice hockey gold medal on Saturday, ending a run of five straight runner-up finishes at the games.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 25, 2017
Choi collects Asian Winter Games gold
Rika Hongo struggled in the free program Saturday and missed out on a medal in the women's figure skating competition at the Asian Winter Games, placing fourth.
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Feb 25, 2017
Hasegawa leads 1-2 finish in slalom
Japan's Emi Hasegawa won the women's slalom Saturday for her second gold medal at the Asian Winter Games, with Asa Ando claiming silver.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 24, 2017
Jin holds lead after men's short program; Uno sits in second
China's Jin Boyang leads the Asian Winter Games men's figure skating competition after the short program on Friday, with Shoma Uno a close second.
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Feb 24, 2017
Ski jumper Nakamura soars to victory in large hill individual event
Naoki Nakamura led Japan to a 1-2 finish in the men's large hill individual event at the Asian Winter Games on Friday.
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Feb 24, 2017
China outshines Japan in men's curling final
China claimed an 11-4 victory over Japan to win the Asian Winter Games men's curling gold medal on Friday.
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Feb 24, 2017
Japan claims cross-country ski relay gold
Yuki Kobayashi picked up her third Asian Winter Games gold medal when she helped Japan win the women's 4x5-km relay in cross-country skiing on Friday.
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Feb 23, 2017
Japan women clobber Kazakhstan to claim bronze medal in curling
Japan cruised past Kazakhstan 17-0 in the women's curling bronze-medal match on Thursday at the Asian Winter Games.
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Feb 23, 2017
Smile Japan overwhelms Thailand, advances to women's ice hockey final
Japan hammered Thailand 37-0 to make it four wins out of four in the women's ice hockey competition at the Asian Winter Games on Thursday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 23, 2017
Hongo recovers from fall, places second in women's short program
Rika Hongo stumbled on the ice and placed second on Thursday in the women's figure skating short program at the Asian Winter Games.
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Feb 23, 2017
Kobayashi captures second gold medal
Yuki Kobayashi earned her second cross-country skiing gold medal at the Asian Winter Games on Thursday, winning the women's 5-km classical before Akira Lenting triumphed in the men's 10-km classical.
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Feb 22, 2017
Japan crushes China in men's ice hockey opener
Japan got off to a flying start in the men's ice hockey competition at the Asian Winter Games on Wednesday, when it brushed aside China 14-0 in its opening match.
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.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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