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JAPAN
Aug 24, 2015
Nihon TV takes down rugby videos amid flap over scantily clad women
Nihon TV said Sunday it decided to take down two online videos that explained the rules of rugby, after fans of the sport complained that they inappropriately featured scantily clad women.
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Aug 24, 2015
Arai takes aim after topping javelin qualification
Ryohei Arai was the top qualifier for the men's javelin final at the world athletics championships on Monday.
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Aug 24, 2015
Koga shines as Japan cruises past Cuba
Sarina Koga continued to make a statement as Japan's rising star, scoring 19 points including 15 on spikes to lead Japan to a 25-15, 25-12, 25-16 triumph over Cuba on Monday in the FIVB Women's World Cup.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 24, 2015
Cultural treasures are also victims of conflict
Of the 1,007 known World Heritage sites, 48 are now in danger of being destroyed due to military conflict.
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Aug 23, 2015
Russia edges Japan in five-set thriller
Japan failed to overcome its height disadvantage as the host country suffered a 25-12, 18-25, 21-25, 25-23, 13-15 loss to Russia on Sunday on the second day of the FIVB Women's World Cup at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
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Aug 23, 2015
Bolt scrapes into 100-meter final
Defending champion Usain Bolt made a meal of it but recovered from a stumbling start to reach Sunday's 100-meter final at the world championships, setting up his Beijing showdown with in-form American Justin Gatlin.
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Aug 23, 2015
Medal hopeful Suzuki limps out of men's 20-km walk
Japan's hopes of a gold medal in the men's 20-km walk were dashed when world record-holder Yusuke Suzuki pulled out midway through the race at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing on Sunday.
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Aug 22, 2015
Koga, Nagaoka guide Japan to victory in FIVB Women's World Cup opener against Argentina
Sarina Koga scored a team-high 14 points and Miyu Nagaoka added 13 as Japan got off to a good start in the FIVB Women's World Cup by beating Argentina 25-16, 25-19, 25-12 on Saturday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
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JAPAN / History
Aug 22, 2015
Surviving the postwar Soviet detention camps
Japan's surrender on Aug. 15, 1945, marked the end of the most devastating global conflict in history.
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JAPAN / History
Aug 22, 2015
Museum preserves dark chapter of history for future generations
The Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia and Postwar Repatriates was founded by the Ministry of International Affairs and Communications in November 2000 to pass on memories of World War II to future generations.
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Aug 22, 2015
Schwanitz claims women's shot put title
German Christina Schwanitz confirmed her status as the form shot-putter of 2015 by winning her first world championship gold medal with a throw of 20.37 meters on Saturday.
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Rugby
Aug 22, 2015
Brave Blossoms whip Uruguay, halt four-game losing streak
Japan put an end to a four-game losing skid, trouncing Uruguay 30-8 at Level 5 Stadium on Saturday.
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JAPAN
Aug 21, 2015
Nagoya resident recognized as oldest living man at 112
Yasutaro Koide, a 112-year-old from Nagoya, was recognized Friday by the Guinness World Records as the oldest living man.
SOCCER
Aug 21, 2015
Ex-Shimizu boss Ghotbi accepts position as as Curacao national team assistant
Former Shimizu S-Pulse manager Afshin Ghotbi on Friday revealed he will work as an assistant to Curacao national team coach Patrick Kluivert for the team's upcoming third-round qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup.
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Rugby
Aug 21, 2015
Brave Blossoms aim to beat Uruguay, but put emphasis on World Cup selections
Japan takes on Uruguay on Saturday on the back of a four-game losing streak. Not the ideal preparation for a side about to embark on a Rugby World Cup campaign.
BUSINESS
Aug 20, 2015
Tokyo asks for ruling on Seoul import ban
The Japanese government on Thursday asked the World Trade Organization to set up a panel to rule over South Korea's import ban on Japanese fishery products following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis that Tokyo says violates international trade rules.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 19, 2015
MLB stars' participation in Premier 12 doubtful
This autumn's inaugural Premier 12 international tournament will likely be without any active major leaguers, a Major League Baseball executive suggested Wednesday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 18, 2015
Abe's address fails to achieve desired closure
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's speech did not succeed in providing a sense of closure. In some ways it reopens old arguments, implying that Japan was not really responsible for its role in the war.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 18, 2015
Shinzo Abe's sorry apology
Critics of Shinzo Abe have to concede that he used the right buzzwords in his address marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the war. But did he really mean them?
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 17, 2015
Abe's unconvincing attempt to whitewash Japan's history
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's WWII anniversary statement glosses over unpalatable facts and attempts to interpret them in a favorable way for Japan.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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