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TOCHIGI

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 24, 2019
Police arrest 35-year-old man after missing Osaka girl, 12, is found in Tochigi Prefecture
A 12-year-old Osaka girl, missing for a week, is taken into police custody after she ran away from a man whom she claims kidnapped her and confined her at his home in Tochigi Prefecture.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 18, 2019
Woman awarded damages in Japan for same-sex partner's infidelity with sperm donor
A court awarded damages Wednesday to a woman in her 30s who broke up with her same-sex partner because of infidelity, recognizing their common-law partnership despite same-sex marriage not being legal in the country.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 6, 2019
'What Do You See When You Look at Pictures?': Reading between the brushstrokes
'What Do You See When You Look at Pictures?,' the current exhibition at the Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts, presents itself as an exercise in visual literacy and is full of thoughtful provocations.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jul 26, 2019
Kinugawa Onsen: A dilapidated hot spring town in Tokyo's backyard
Kinugawa Onsen may have had its heyday in the 1980s, but this retro hot spring town still has plenty to offer Tokyoites looking for a weekend getaway close to home.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 27, 2019
Yuta Tabuse returning to Brex for 12th season
The Tochigi Brex fell short of their ultimate goal this past season as injuries took a toll on the title-chasing club.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 31, 2019
B. League's steady growth continues
The B. League continued its steady growth in its third season that concluded on May 11.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 23, 2019
Former BayStars pitcher Yujo Kitagata joins Dodgers on minor league deal
The Tochigi Golden Braves of the independent Baseball Challenge League confirmed Thursday that former Yokohama BayStars pitcher Yujo Kitagata has joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on a minor league deal.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 6, 2019
Jets, Brex reap benefits from B. League's top rivalry
In the history of Japanese top-flight men's hoop circuits, there have been certain teams who got extra motivation from playing against each other.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 5, 2019
Jets oust Brex to clinch Championship berth
The Chiba Jets Funabashi soared to great heights during the regular season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 4, 2019
Alvark, Jets post victories in semifinal series openers
The Alvark Tokyo scratched and clawed their way to a third-place finish in the brutal East Division during the regular season. Forty-four wins in 60 games was what they accomplished.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 2, 2019
Chiba set for semifinal clash with Tochigi; Ryukyu faces Tokyo
Motivation can be a powerful emotion in sports.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 27, 2019
Sensational start propels Nagoya past Ryukyu in series opener
The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins overwhelmed the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the first quarter of Saturday's B. League Championship quarterfinal series opener.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 26, 2019
Tochigi pounds Kawasaki in playoff opener
The Tochigi Brex were locked in at both ends of the court on Friday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 22, 2019
B. League entering playoffs riding wave of popularity
With the popularity of Japanese basketball continuing to grow, it's expected that arenas will be filled to capacity during the upcoming B. League Championship playoffs.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 14, 2019
Brex dominate Sunrockers as postseason approaches
By their own high standards, the Tochigi Brex got off to a bit of a slow start in Sunday's series finale against the Sunrockers Shibuya.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 11, 2019
Elite teams set pace as title chase heats up
There's an old adage cited by managers and coaches that comes to mind as the B. League regular season winds down.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 5, 2019
Kawasaki capitalizes on free-throw opportunities to beat Toyama
When a team scores three times as many points as its opponent at the free-throw line, it's usually a good sign for the team getting fouled repeatedly.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 30, 2019
Jets outplay East rival Brex, extend winning streak to 11
Between them, the Chiba Jets Funabashi and Tochigi Brex have won a remarkable 85 of 102 regular-season games this season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 23, 2019
Sunrockers center Robert Sacre drops 44 on Hannaryz in series-opening triumph
Robert Sacre made the Kyoto Hannaryz pay for fouling him repeatedly in the fourth quarter on Saturday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 9, 2019
Ryan Rossiter, Hironori Watanabe steer Brex past SeaHorses
The Tochigi Brex sit a game behind the East Division-leading Chiba Jets Funabashi, and demonstrated again on Saturday that they intend to make it a spirited chase for the division crown until the season wraps up.
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.
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.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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