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YOKOHAMA

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 23, 2017
Hokkaido secures narrow victory over Yokohama at free-throw line
In a physical game on Saturday night, the Levanga Hokkaido were rewarded for their composure and consistency at the free-throw line.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Dec 23, 2017
'Yokohama Mary': Looking back at the life of one of the city's most mysterious figures
An enigmatic woman wearing a frilly white dress stands silently outside Matsuzakaya department store in Yokohama's Isezakicho district during a local festival. Her face is caked in white makeup and her eyes are lined in black.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 21, 2017
Evessa coach Dai Oketani brings passion to the game
While Japan pro basketball dealt with massive changes over the past dozen years, Dai Oketani built his credentials as one of the most respected, accomplished head coaches here.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Dec 17, 2017
Japanese players stay in swing of things even during winter
While it might be the time of year when temperatures are a little cooler and the regular season for almost every major baseball league is weeks in the rearview mirror, that doesn't mean there aren't a host of players still darting around a diamond somewhere.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Dec 12, 2017
Asia in the wings of Japan's art scene
"Tis the season to be jolly ... circumspect. As regards art, despite suggestions from some art professionals that biennials and other recurring art festivals are an exhausted format, 2017 offered up an embarrassment of riches, some more embarrassing than others as it turned out.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Dec 9, 2017
Open waters: Opening of ports 150 years ago remains a watershed moment in the nation's history
The year 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration, which ended about 250 years of self-imposed isolation and marked the beginning of Japan's efforts to become a major international power.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 7, 2017
Rookie standout Hassan Martin says defensive focus fuels Ryukyu's success
The retooled Ryukyu Golden Kings have reshaped their team with a savvy formula that combines speed, finesse and power and the vital contributions of newcomers.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 6, 2017
DeNA to assume ownership of Brave Thunders from Toshiba
This isn't the first ownership change in the brief history of the B. League, but in terms of sheer magnitude, it's an unparalleled one.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 3, 2017
Golden Kings ease to victory over B-Corsairs
The Ryukyu Golden Kings put points on the board in a hurry on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 1, 2017
Tom Wisman moves to B-Corsairs as adviser
The Yokohama B-Corsairs this week hired veteran bench boss Tom Wisman as an adviser.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 21, 2017
Hasheem Thabeet's massive size proving to be problematic with referees
"When I'm at the helm, I cover the whole realm," legendary rapper Rakim professed in "Remember That."
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 19, 2017
SeaHorses sail past B-Corsairs for 16th consecutive win
The Boston Celtics aren't the only pro basketball team that's had an amazing start this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 17, 2017
BayStars unveil plans for Yokohama Stadium expansion, renovation
Since taking over as the operator of Yokohama Stadium before the 2016 season, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars have hammered out a grand plan to transform the venue into a more attractive community ballpark.
How Bashar Assad's inner circle fled Syria after his fall
Syrians step on posters of Bashar Assad and his father, Hafez Assad, in Homs, Syria, on Tuesday.
Zelenskyy to replace Ukraine ambassador to Japan
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky delivers a speech during a handover ceremony of Self-Defense Force vehicles to Ukraine, at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, in May last year.
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, report says
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight in October 2023.
The mighty Mekong River's growing plastic problem
A group of elephant keepers in Chiang Saen, Thailand, remove plastic waste from the Ruak River, a tributary of the Mekong River, as a pair of Asian elephants bathe behind them.
For baseball fans, 2024 brought The Summer of Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts to a standing ovation from fans after hitting his 50th home run of the season, against the Marlins in Miami on Sept. 19.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
Steam rises from a geothermal plan in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Despite its long history and potential, geothermal provided just 0.3% of Japan's overall energy mix in the fiscal year from April 2023
Japanese officials inspect Yokota Air Base over PFAS concerns
The Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo in September 2019. An inspection of the base by Japanese government officials on Friday came amid public pressure to investigate suspected links between the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam by the U.S. base and contamination of soil and groundwater in western Tokyo.
North Korea aiding Russia where it needs it most, Canadian general says
North Korean special forces soldiers march and shout slogans during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founding father, Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang in April 2017.

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