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Pro Golf Tournament Canceled After Bear Sighting

July 17, 2025 - 07:39
A professional women’s golf tournament scheduled to begin on July 17th in Miyagi Prefecture was canceled after a bear was spotted on the course, as bear-related incidents continue to mount in northern Japan. (News On Japan)
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Ohtani’s Dog Decopin Featured in Rice Art

July 2, 2025 - 10:47
In Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, a rice field artwork featuring Decopin—the pet dog of Shohei Ohtani from Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers—has drawn attention, with the image created using green rice plants and ornamental varieties that turn white and red. (News On Japan)
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Hoshoryu Celebrates Yokozuna Promotion

June 23, 2025 - 07:39
Hoshoryu, who was promoted to the 74th yokozuna after the January Grand Sumo Tournament, held a celebration party on Sunday in Tokyo to mark his official promotion. (News On Japan)
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Ippei Mizuhara Turns Self In to Begin Jail Time

June 17, 2025 - 12:43
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter convicted of fraudulently transferring approximately 2.5 billion yen from Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani's bank account, has turned himself in and begun serving his prison sentence. (News On Japan)
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Former Yokozuna Hakuho Resigns from Sumo Association

June 10, 2025 - 01:23
Former Yokozuna Hakuho Sho, 40, held a press conference in Tokyo on June 9th to announce his resignation from the Japan Sumo Association and to outline his future plans. The association had already stated on June 2nd that it would formally accept his resignation on the 9th. (News On Japan)
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Farewell to Shigeo Nagashima: Sadaharu Oh and Hideki Matsui Pay Tribute

June 9, 2025 - 03:51
Shigeo Nagashima, known affectionately as "Mr. Professional Baseball," was remembered at his funeral in Tokyo on June 8th, following his death from pneumonia on June 3rd at age 89. (News On Japan)
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Shigeo Nagashima, Symbol of Japan’s Golden Age of Baseball, Dies at 89

June 4, 2025 - 12:08
Shigeo Nagashima, one of Japan’s most iconic postwar figures and known as "Mr. Pro Baseball," has died at the age of 89, it was learned on June 3rd. A native of Chiba Prefecture, Nagashima helped define an era of professional baseball and became a national hero. (News On Japan)
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Toyota's Liquid Hydrogen Car Completes 24-Hour Endurance Race

June 4, 2025 - 03:59
Toyota's hydrogen engine vehicle, which competed in a 24-hour endurance race over the weekend, is continuing to evolve with the aim of mass production. (News On Japan)
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Toyota to Enter Racing Kart Business

June 2, 2025 - 04:11
Toyota Motor has announced plans to enter the racing kart business, positioning the move as a strategic step toward preparing the next generation for the future of the automobile industry. (News On Japan)
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Triathlon Held at Osaka Castle Features Unique Moat Swim

May 26, 2025 - 09:04
An international triathlon competition featuring a rare moat swim was held on May 25th at Osaka Castle Park. (News On Japan)
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Ōnosato Becomes Fastest Yokozuna in History

May 26, 2025 - 01:01
Ōnosato has secured his place as the fastest wrestler in sumo history to be promoted to the rank of yokozuna, reaching the sport’s highest title in just 13 tournaments since his debut. (News On Japan)
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