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Jan 31, 2016
Fukushi bound for Rio after Osaka Marathon win
Veteran Kayoko Fukushi eased home to win her second Osaka Women's Marathon on Sunday, all but guaranteeing herself a place on the Japan team for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the process.
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Jan 31, 2016
Japan rallies past South Korea for Asian U-23 crown
Substitute Takuma Asano struck twice in the second half as Japan came back from two goals down to beat archrival South Korea 3-2 to win the Asian Under-23 Championship on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jan 30, 2016
Honda would welcome chance to play in Rio Games if asked
AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda said he had not contemplated about representing Japan at this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics as an overage player but admitted he would consider it if asked to go by the Japan Football Association.
SOCCER
Jan 27, 2016
Sasaki wants Nadeshiko Japan to follow men into Olympics
Nadeshiko Japan coach Norio Sasaki is hoping his team can take inspiration from the under-23 men's squad and qualify for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
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Jan 27, 2016
Gamba striker Usami hopes to play for Japan in Rio
Gamba Osaka striker Takashi Usami said he is eager to go to the Summer Games again, making his pitch to play for Japan at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics as one of three overage players each team will be allowed.
BASKETBALL
Jan 27, 2016
Japan men's hoop team drawn in Serbia's group in final Olympic qualifiers
Japan's men's basketball team was drawn in the same group as Serbia and four other teams in the Olympic qualifying tournament this July following the draw by FIBA on Tuesday.
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Jan 27, 2016
Japan qualifies for Rio Games with dramatic win over Iraq
Japan qualified for its sixth successive Olympics in men's soccer in dramatic fashion as Riki Harakawa struck a stoppage-time winner for a 2-1 victory over Iraq in an Asian Under-23 Championship semifinal on Tuesday.
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Jan 21, 2016
Kubo ready to shoulder burden in make-or-break Iran clash
With the fitness of striking partner Musashi Suzuki still uncertain, all eyes will be on Yuya Kubo to deliver when Japan's Under-23 side takes on Iran on Friday in the quarterfinal of the Under-23 Asian Championship.
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Jan 20, 2016
Suzuki, Matsubara may miss Japan's quarterfinal match against Iran
Japan forward Musashi Suzuki and defender Ken Matsubara were battling to be fit on Wednesday for their Asian Under-23 Championship quarterfinal clash with Iran on Friday.
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Jan 20, 2016
Japan Under-23s down Saudis to stay perfect in Doha
Japan defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Tuesday to wrap up the group phase with a perfect record at the Asian Under-23 Championship, the final regional qualifier for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
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Jan 17, 2016
Japan routs Thailand to advance to Asian Under-23 quarterfinals
Japan swept aside Thailand 4-0 on Saturday to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Asian Under-23 Championship, the continent's final qualifying competition for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Rugby
Jan 15, 2016
Japan names provisional men's rugby sevens squad for Rio Olympics
Japan men's sevens coach Tomohiro Segawa named his provisional squad for the Rio Olympics on Friday.
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Jan 14, 2016
Nadeshiko Japan begins life without Sawa
Japan coach Norio Sasaki says his players must adapt to life without talismanic midfielder Homare Sawa as he named his squad for the team's first training camp since the former Women's World Player of the Year retired last month.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 14, 2016
Dead fish float in to Rio bay, prompting renewed Summer Games venue water checks
Thousands of dead fish washed up on the shores of Rio's Guanabara Bay on Wednesday, not far from where events are being held at this year's Olympic Games, environmental officials said.
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Jan 11, 2016
Kubo urges Japan Under-23s to find voice in Rio qualifying
Communication within the squad will be crucial for Japan's Under-23 side heading into the U-23 Asian Championship, Young Boys striker Yuya Kubo said Monday.
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2016
Japan beats Vietnam in final Rio qualifying warmup
Japan's Under-23s beat Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday in their final warmup for next week's Under-23 Asian Championship, the continent's final qualifying competition for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
OLYMPICS
Dec 31, 2015
Brazil eases Olympic travel for some
Citizens of Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States will not have to get a visa to travel to Brazil for next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the government said in the official gazette on Wednesday.
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Dec 23, 2015
Yoshida punches ticket to Rio Games with 13th consecutive national title
Three-time defending Olympic champion Saori Yoshida secured a shot at her fourth straight gold medal on Wednesday in the All-Japan championships.
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Dec 22, 2015
Rio-bound Icho collects 12th national title
Kaori Icho, who won her ninth world championship in September, captured her 12th national title on Tuesday, the second day of the All-Japan Wrestling Championships.
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Dec 7, 2015
Hamada earns Olympic berth in taekwondo
Reigning world champion Mayu Hamada secured a berth in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro when she met the qualifying criteria by placing fourth in the World Taekwondo Federation Olympic rankings on Sunday.

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