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OSAKA

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JAPAN
Apr 3, 2018
Boy band Kanjani Eight appointed as Osaka tourism ambassadors
The popular Japanese boy band Kanjani Eight has been recruited to promote tourism in Osaka, the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau said Tuesday.
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TENNIS
Apr 3, 2018
Naomi Osaka defeats Jennifer Brady in opening round at Charleston Open
Naomi Osaka breezed past Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-4 on Monday to reach the second round of the Charleston Open, the largest women's-only tennis tournament in North America.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 2, 2018
2019 G-20 summit to be held on June 28-29, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga announced
The 2019 Group of 20 leaders' summit in Osaka will take place on June 28 and 29, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced Monday.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 2, 2018
Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui eyes second referendum on merger plan during nationwide elections in 2019
Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui announced Monday that a second referendum on whether to merge Osaka's wards might be held during the nationwide local elections in April 2019, six months later than the governor and his supporters originally hoped for.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 1, 2018
Evessa too hot for Albirex to handle
The Osaka Evessa offense fired on all cylinders on Sunday against the Niigata Albirex BB.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 31, 2018
Woman arrested over abandoned baby found dead in Osaka septic tank
A woman was arrested Friday for allegedly abandoning the body of an apparent newborn found in the septic tank of an apartment building in Osaka.
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JAPAN / Politics
Mar 27, 2018
Abe 'wasn't involved' in doctoring documents, key Moritomo witness Nobuhisa Sagawa tells Diet
In sworn testimony, the former Finance Ministry official categorically denies any involvement of Abe, his wife or his top allies in a document falsification scandal.
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JAPAN
Mar 27, 2018
Japan making efforts to improve nightlife options for tourists
Many foreign tourists to Japan often question why public transportation, especially in areas of Tokyo renowned for their nightlife, is so limited after the last scheduled trains.
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JAPAN / Society
Mar 26, 2018
Japan tries to tackle health problems of aging homeless
Public and private efforts are gathering pace to address the increase in the number of elderly homeless Japanese.
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JAPAN / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Mar 25, 2018
Osaka begins prep for largest international gathering in decades
With the summit for the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies coming to Osaka next year, preparations are underway to host the largest international gathering the city has seen in over two decades.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Mar 24, 2018
Taiwan Tanpao: A quick visit for a dumpling or six
You could easily pass a whole day as a flaneur in Osaka's Tenjibashi-suji Shotengai, the longest shopping arcade in Japan. Unlike its southern counterpart, Shinsaibashi-suji, there is still room to breathe in Tenjinbashi-suji and it's not (yet) full of tourist-traps masquerading as historical shops.
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CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
Mar 24, 2018
'Quicksand': A racy transition from old Tanizaki to new
A young lady from Osaka begins to attend an art class and, while painting a picture of the Kannon (the goddess of mercy), substitutes the head for that of a beguiling student. Soon, she is drawn into a complex web of lesbian passion, pitted against the social norms of marriage in a deadly game that will...
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 24, 2018
Nagoya's Takaya Sasayama makes huge difference on defense in triumph over Osaka
Takaya Sasayama's fast hands and quick feet produced big results on Saturday afternoon.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 22, 2018
NeoPhoenix star Robert Dozier provides leadership, confidence for club
With power forward Robert Dozier in the lineup, the San-en NeoPhoenix are a more complete team. A more balanced team. A more dangerous team.
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MORE SPORTS
Mar 22, 2018
Sprinters Yoshihide Kiryu, Justin Gatlin set to square off in 100 meters at Golden Grand Prix Osaka
Sprinter Yoshihide Kiryu, and men's 100-meter world champion Justin Gatlin are set to compete in the 100 at the Golden Grand Prix Osaka, the Japan Association of Athletics Federations announced Thursday.
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JAPAN
Mar 19, 2018
Refurbished 'Tower of the Sun,' symbol of Osaka world's fair, reopens to crowds
The refurbished interior of the "Tower of the Sun" was opened to the public on Monday for the first time since the major artwork by the late Taro Okamoto became a symbol of the Expo '70 world's fair in Osaka.
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LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Mar 18, 2018
Go west to enjoy a family hanami party
At last, winter's grip is loosening and spring in Japan is on its way. Soon cherry blossoms will explode across the archipelago, and parks around the country will be full of smiles and picnic tarps. That's right: it's hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) season again — my favorite time of the year.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Mar 17, 2018
Miki Bartley: A guiding spirit for Japanese tourists
After 27 years in the United Kingdom, Blue Badge tourist guide Miki Bartley still loves to show visitors around.
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JAPAN
Mar 16, 2018
Contractor says government asked it to falsify report about waste at Moritomo school site
The unnamed firm said it was pressured by the government and Moritomo Gakuen to misstate the depth of waste on the land, leading to the eye-popping 86% discount.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 15, 2018
Death penalty sought for 25-year-old man over 2016 dagger attack on Osaka family that killed one
Prosecutors have sought the death penalty for a 25-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a man to death with a dagger and injured his three children at their home in Osaka Prefecture in 2016.

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