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Morning and Evening Games Introduced at Summer Koshien to Combat Heat

2 hours 38 min ago
The Japan High School Baseball Federation has announced the adoption of a split schedule for the Summer National High School Baseball Championship at Koshien Stadium as a measure against the heat. (News On Japan)
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Japanese Team Reveals Olympic Sportswear

April 17, 2024 - 15:03
With only 100 days to go until the opening of the Paris Olympics, the Japanese Olympic and Paralympic teams showed off their official sportswear in Tokyo on Wednesday. (News On Japan)
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Fujitsu Triumphs in W League Basketball

April 16, 2024 - 08:06
In the Women's Basketball W League playoffs final on the 15th, Fujitsu triumphed over Denso with a score of 89 to 79, securing their second victory and clinching their second championship title, the first in 16 years. (News On Japan)
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NYT: Ohtani refused ex-interpreter's request to go along with his story

April 15, 2024 - 12:12
The New York Times says Los Angeles Dodgers player Ohtani Shohei refused his former interpreter's request to go along with a story that the Major League Baseball star paid his interpreter's gambling debts to a bookmaker. (NHK)
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Gymnastics: 19-Year-Old Wins Women's All-Japan Championship

April 14, 2024 - 05:27
At the All-Japan Gymnastics Championships, which also serve as a selection event for the Paris Olympics, 19-year-old ace gymnast Miyata Shoko clinched her first victory in the women's finals. (News On Japan)
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Mizuhara Appears in Court, Bail Set at $25k

April 13, 2024 - 09:22
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter accused of illicitly transferring approximately 2.45 billion yen from baseball player Shohei Ohtani's bank account, appeared in court Friday, marking his first public appearance since the scandal broke. (News On Japan)
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Poker for Beginners. The 10 most important tips for beginners

April 12, 2024 - 17:20
Don't play poker yet, but thinking about starting? Then be sure to read this material, which will help you better understand the essence of the game and build a winning strategy. (News On Japan)
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Opening Victory for Sota Fujii in Prestigious Shogi Championship

April 12, 2024 - 05:11
In the first game of the best-of-seven title match for the prestigious "Meijin" title, the most historical of the eight major shogi titles, titleholder Sota Fujii, holding eight crowns at the age of 21, claimed victory over challenger Yoshiharu Toyoshima, a 33-year-old 9-dan player. (News On Japan)
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Former Sumo Grand Champion Akebono Passes Away at 54

April 11, 2024 - 14:58
Akebono Tarō, the first foreign-born wrestler to reach the rank of Yokozuna in the history of professional sumo wrestling, has passed away. He was 54 years old. (News On Japan)
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Ohtani's Interpreter Admits to Theft

April 11, 2024 - 12:33
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has admitted to committing theft, with American media outlets reporting that the investigation is expected to conclude shortly. Mizuhara is accused of tampering with the settings of Ohtani's bank account. (News On Japan)
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Choosing an Online Casino - What to Look For

April 10, 2024 - 18:06
The iGaming market spans globally. As a result, many casino brands are looking to cater to their players. (News On Japan)
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Shogi "Meijin TitleMatch" Begins

April 10, 2024 - 14:49
The prestigious Meijin title match, the oldest of the eight major shogi titles, has commenced in Tokyo. The reigning champion, 21-year-old Sota Fujii, who last year became the youngest ever Meijin, is being challenged by Yoshiharu Toyoshima (33), who is seeking to reclaim the title for the first time in five years. (News On Japan)
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Shohei Ohtani picks and predictions for the season

April 9, 2024 - 00:16
Shohei Ohtani, known as Showtime, is starting the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers; following an unprecedented 2023 season, he became the first MLB player to secure 10 wins and 40 home runs. (News On Japan)
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Sota Fujii Claims First Victory in 'Eiou Battle'

April 8, 2024 - 07:39
In the prestigious shogi 'Eiou Battle,' Sota Fujii, an eight-title holder, emerged victorious in the first game, held in Nagoya City. (News On Japan)
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Japan's U-23 Men's Soccer Team Departs for Qatar

April 8, 2024 - 04:27
Japan's U-23 men's soccer team, aiming for a spot in the Paris Olympics, departs for Qatar as forward Masahiro Hosoya expresses determination to score goals. (News On Japan)
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Shogi Rivals Clash Sunday, Poster Sets Tongues Wagging

April 6, 2024 - 08:29
Two of shogi's most formidable young talents are pitted against each other in the highly anticipated Eioh-sen Shogi Championship to be held in Nagoya on April 7. (News On Japan)
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Bank Employee Targets Solo Transatlantic Sail

April 5, 2024 - 14:43
A young female bank employee in her third year at Mizuho Bank's Kobe branch, Naho Takahara, 24, is setting her sights on a solo transatlantic yacht race. (News On Japan)
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Australian Climber Survives 40-Second Slide Down Japanese Mountain

April 3, 2024 - 08:11
An Aussie man who slid down a snowy mountain was captured on video experiencing a terrifying 40-second slide down a steep slope in Niigata. (News On Japan)
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Should the Arizona Diamondbacks Sign Japanese Superstar Kona Takahashi?

April 3, 2024 - 05:54
In this article, we delve into the possibility of the Arizona Diamondbacks signing Japanese pitching sensation Kona Takahashi. (News On Japan)
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76-Year-Old Aims for Paralympic Glory

March 31, 2024 - 23:42
Kimie Bessho, a legend in wheelchair table tennis, continues her relentless pursuit of strength, undeterred by the challenges life has thrown her way. (News On Japan)
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