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OSAKA

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BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 13, 2014
Osaka finds right formula after stumbling out of gate
The Osaka Evessa opened their 10th season with four losses in their first five games, including a 22-point beatdown by the host Shiga Lakestars on Oct. 18.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2014
Osaka mayor mulls options in event of snap Lower House election
If a snap Lower House election is held next month, one of the candidates may be Osaka Mayor and Japan Restoration Party co-leader Toru Hashimoto.
BUSINESS
Nov 11, 2014
City of Osaka to sell off Kepco shares
The Osaka Municipal Government will seek to sell its shares of Kansai Electric Power Co. to comply with a policy calling for less reliance on investment income, the city said in a statement.
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SOCCER / J. League
Nov 8, 2014
Gamba win Nabisco Cup
Gamba Osaka lifted the Nabisco Cup after coming from two goals down to beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3-2 on Saturday, stoking hopes of a trophy treble.
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SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 29, 2014
Urawa, Gamba break clear of pack
Stranger things have happened in the J. League, but with four games of the season remaining, the title race is now almost certainly down to two teams.
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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 28, 2014
Hashimoto loses bid to reshape Osaka into five mini-cities
The Osaka Municipal Assembly on Monday voted down Mayor Toru Hashimoto's plans to integrate the city into a series of semi-autonomous zones.
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JAPAN
Oct 27, 2014
Computer role-playing game helps potential lay judges prepare for trial
The "saiban-in" (lay judge) system thrusts ordinary citizens into a position of responsibility in major criminal trials, and efforts are underway to prepare them better to handle the evidence they may see and the decisions they may face.
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SOCCER / J. League
Oct 26, 2014
Cerezo, Marinos settle for scoreless draw
Cerezo Osaka failed to seize the initiative in their fight against relegation after being held to a 0-0 draw by Yokohama F. Marinos on Sunday.
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COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Oct 19, 2014
DeafJapan opens up the world to the hearing-impaired
DeafJapan provides opportunities for hearing-impaired people in Japan to enjoy activities in English while also linking them up with the global community.
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Oct 18, 2014
Osaka looks to swim with the 'whales' in casino bid
Osaka faces a challenge: What to do about the whales? No, there's nothing the International Whaling Commission can do and don't bother calling Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd, for catching these whales is a form of hunting far more difficult than firing harpoons into a leviathan.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 9, 2014
Asbestos victims win landmark legal battle as state faulted for poor ventilation
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court rules that the Japanese government acted illegally in failing to require ventilation for asbestos mills, holding it liable for ¥330 million in redress.
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SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 1, 2014
Leading group sheds makeweights as season gets down to nitty-gritty
The last few weeks have whittled down the list of genuine contenders for this year's J. League title, but choosing a winner with eight games left is still far from straightforward.

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