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Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 7, 2015
Wagyu: Processing pampered cows at Tokyo's last major slaughterhouse
Wagyu literally translates as "Japanese beef," but that translation doesn't quite do it justice. It's a word that calls to mind images of rural Japanese cows being fed beer and massaged daily, and richly marbled ruby-red steaks, shot through with fine ribbons of glistening white fat.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 7, 2015
Japan experts play down Olympic logo row, as Belgian designer flags legal action against IOC
Although the controversy over the official emblem for 2020 Tokyo Olympics is heating up, experts say it won't turn out to be such a big issue after all.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 6, 2015
Dening delivers winning blast for Swallows
Mitch Dening's two-run home run put the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in front for good on Thursday in a 5-3 win over the Yomiuri Giants that prevented the hosts from being swept.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 6, 2015
Bitcoins lost in Mt. Gox debacle 'not subject to ownership' claims: Tokyo court
The Tokyo District Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by a man seeking repayment for bitcoins he kept in an account at the bankrupt exchange Mt. Gox Co., with the ruling saying the virtual currency is "not subject to ownership" claims.
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JAPAN
Aug 5, 2015
Tokyo Olympics logo designer says he's 'shocked' by plagiarism claim
The designer of the emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games said Wednesday that he was "shocked" and "pained" that a Belgian theater logo designer had accused him of plagiarism.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 4, 2015
Giants climb into first place with triumph over CL rival Swallows
Miles Mikolas held Yakult to a run in six innings to help the Yomiuri Giants beat the Swallows 5-3 on Tuesday and leapfrog them into first place in the Central League.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Aug 4, 2015
Problems continue to mount for Tokyo 2020 team
Last week was another tough one for the folks at Tokyo 2020.
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2015
Olympic logo designer to address plagiarism claims
Kenjiro Sano, whose logo design for the 2020 Summer Olympics is at the center of a plagiarism row, will hold a news conference Wednesday to clarify his position, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 3, 2015
'Masu' maker actualizes the warm glow of a cup of sake
A significant number of the exhibitors at the recent Maker Faire Tokyo, held at Tokyo Big Site, proved that traditions can be upgraded without shorting any circuits.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 3, 2015
Electronic measuring tape helps slimmers check their waist
It's a measure of how well your diet is working, but it can be inconvenient to check if your waist is shrinking by wrapping a tape around it and reading off the number.
JAPAN / Society
Aug 2, 2015
Venue for 2019 Rugby World Cup final still undecided
World Rugby officials are still undecided about where the 2019 World Cup final will be played after the Japanese government scuttled their proposal to stage the match in Tokyo's new Olympic stadium.
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JAPAN
Aug 2, 2015
Government to set up panel to examine Olympics stadium project
The government intends to set up a panel to examine an upcoming plan for the new Olympics stadium to ensure proper procedure by a third party after it came under heavy fire for its management of the previous plan it had to scrap in a last-minute decision, a government official said Saturday.
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JAPAN / History
Aug 1, 2015
Exploring Japan's military past
History buffs in Japan can also visit a variety of sites related to this country's military past. In addition to the enormous Yushukan Museum on the grounds of the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward (www.yasukuni.or.jp/english/yushukan), numerous spots with historical significance can be found within...
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 31, 2015
Murton sparks Tigers in comeback victory over Swallows
Matt Murton went 3-for-5 and drove in four runs to help the Hanshin Tigers recover from an early deficit and beat the Tokyo Yakult Swallows 10-8 on Friday night to claim their fourth straight win and keep the top spot in the Central League.
OLYMPICS
Jul 31, 2015
UCI chief anxious about 2020 plan
The president of cycling's international organizing body said Thursday that he was concerned over venue changes being proposed by organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 31, 2015
Motenashi Kuroki: Chilling with summer specials at one of Akihabara's best ramen shops
Any season is ramen season. But when the heat builds and energy levels start to sag, is it really worth trekking across town and waiting in line for noodles that will only make you sweat even more? In the case of Motenashi Kuroki, most definitely yes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE HIGH GROUNDS
Jul 31, 2015
High-tech iced coffee cools the summer heat
As the Japanese summer reaches its sweltering zenith, a steamy cup of coffee in the morning no longer seems quite so inviting. It's time to drop your inhibitions, and reach for some ice.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 31, 2015
Mi Choripan: Argentinian street food in Yoyogi-Uehara
It's not hard to track down Mi Choripan, Yoyogi-Uehara's South American asador (grill). Just look for the porch hand-decorated in cheerful, primary colors, listen for the sound of Caribbean beats leaking out onto the street, and sniff the air for the telltale aroma of sizzling meat.
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JAPAN
Jul 31, 2015
Tokyo Olympics logo designer strikes back at plagiarism claims
The man behind the logo for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has hit back at claims he plagiarized the design, saying Friday he knew nothing about a Belgian theater logo that has drawn attention for its similarities.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 30, 2015
Kikuchi, Guzman lead Carp comeback
Ryosuke Kikuchi and Jesus Guzman sparked a comeback as the Hiroshima Carp overturned a four-run deficit in a 5-4 victory over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Thursday night.

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