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SMILE JAPAN

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Feb 9, 2022
Japan's women's hockey team sets sights on podium ahead of quarterfinal clash
For Japan, advancing to the knockout tournament is nothing short of a historic achievement in just its fourth Olympic appearance.
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Apr 27, 2020
Smile Japan qualifies for 2022 Winter Olympics
Japan's women's hockey team will compete in its third straight Winter Games after securing a berth through its No. 6 world ranking.
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Apr 5, 2019
Smile Japan beats France in opener at worlds
Japan's women's ice hockey team, Smile Japan, blanked France 3-0 behind goalie Nana Fujimoto's 25 saves in their opening game at the world championships in Espoo, Finland, on Thursday.
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Jun 8, 2018
Smile Japan goalie Nana Fujimoto out for six months following surgery on shoulder
Smile Japan star goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto will be sidelined for six months following shoulder surgery, The Japan Times has learned.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 25, 2018
From start to finish, Pyeongchang Olympics entertained and showcased splendid collection of global athletes
The Pyeongchang Olympics have had a bit of everything since Yuna Kim ignited the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony on Feb. 9. Political theater, incredible athletic achievements, the wrath of Mother Nature, and more Russians caught doping.
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Feb 24, 2018
Smile Japan must build on progress
The women's national ice hockey team, Smile Japan, ended its Olympic tournament with a 2-3 record on Tuesday night following a 1-0 loss to Switzerland in the fifth-place game.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 20, 2018
Switzerland edges Smile Japan to earn fifth-place finish
Switzerland defeated Smile Japan 1-0 in the fifth-place game at the Kwandong Hockey Centre on Tuesday night.
Japan Times
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Feb 18, 2018
Smile Japan triumphs on Ayaka Toko's overtime goal against Sweden
Ayaka Toko's overtime goal gave Smile Japan its second straight victory with a 2-1 triumph over Sweden at the Kwandong Hockey Centre on Sunday night in a 5th-8th classification-round game.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 14, 2018
Smile Japan records first-ever Olympic victory by trouncing combined Korea squad
Smile Japan scored a historic victory with a 4-1 triumph over Korea on Wednesday in their final Group B preliminary-round game at Kwandong Hockey Centre.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 10, 2018
Sweden scores decisive goal in third period against Smile Japan in tournament opener
Smile Japan suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group B preliminary-round match at the Kwandong Hockey Centre on Saturday night.
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Feb 1, 2018
Return to roots helps Akane Hosoyamada realize an Olympic dream
"She is the one I trust the most."
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Jan 31, 2018
Japan women's hockey team aiming for medal at Pyeongchang Olympics
The Japanese women's national hockey team hasn't posted a single win in its previous two trips to the Winter Olympics.

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