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Jorge Martin wins in wet at Motegi in Japan to close gap in MotoGP World Championship

58 min 50 sec ago
Spaniard Martin qualified on pole at Motegi, romped to victory in the Sprint race and claimed his first wet race win in Sunday’s feature length race. (yahoo.com)
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Ohtani has top-selling jersey this MLB season

October 1, 2023 - 06:02
Major League Baseball says Ohtani Shohei of the Los Angeles Angels has the best-selling jersey in the league this season. (NHK)
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Rugby: Japan hold off Samoa comeback

September 29, 2023 - 07:15
Japan remain firmly in the hunt for a place in the quarter-finals after taking advantage of Ben Lam's red card and eventually seeing off a defiant Samoa side - sealing England’s passage into the knockout stages as pool winners in the process. (irishexaminer.com)
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Bursting balance balls can cause serious injury

September 27, 2023 - 03:18
Experts have issued a warning regarding the bursting of balance balls, with 4 serious accidents reported in Japan over the past 3 years. (News On Japan)
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Ozeki Takakeisho wins 4th sumo title

September 25, 2023 - 02:57
Ozeki champion Takakeisho has won his fourth title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. (NHK)
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F1 Japanese GP results: Verstappen waltzes to 13th win of 2023

September 24, 2023 - 15:45
Max Verstappen is back to his winning ways. The two-time champion won the Japanese Grand Prix in dominant fashion, inching closer to his third consecutive title. (punditfeed.com)
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Max Verstappen secures pole position at Japanese GP

September 24, 2023 - 01:40
Double world champion Max Verstappen produced a superb performance to secure pole position in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. (The National)
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Incredible New Onboard Camera | Hamilton's Lap of Suzuka | 2023 Japanese Grand Prix

September 23, 2023 - 07:20
One of the best onboard camera angles to date! Ride onboard with Lewis Hamilton for a lap around Suzuka from a stunning new camera angle. (FORMULA 1)
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Friday's Fastest Lap With Max Verstappen | 2023 Japanese Grand Prix

September 23, 2023 - 00:20
Jump onboard with Max Verstappen as he sets a blistering lap around the Suzuka Circuit. (FORMULA 1)
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How to Play GBA ROMs on iPhone

September 22, 2023 - 23:49
The Game Boy Advance (GBA) was an iconic handheld gaming console that brought countless hours of joy to gamers around the world. (newsonjapan.com)
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Urawa banned from next Emperor's Cup over fan violence

September 21, 2023 - 20:26
The Japan Football Association has banned Urawa Reds from next season's Emperor's Cup and admonished the J.League club for violent fan conduct following a round-of-16 match of the tournament last month. (Japan Today)
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Shohei Ohtani Makes History: The MLB star joins the All-Time List thanks to His Incredible Power and Speed Combo

September 21, 2023 - 10:26
Shohei Ohtani has achieved yet another impressive feat during his remarkable season. (newsonjapan.com)
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Dotombori water level raised to protect Hanshin Tigers fans

September 21, 2023 - 02:14
In anticipation of Hanshin Tigers victory in Japan's central baseball league last week, it has been revealed that the water level of Dotombori River was raised to prevent serious injuries to fans jumping in to celebrate. (News On Japan)
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Five Amazing Battles At The Japanese Grand Prix

September 21, 2023 - 01:53
Our past trips to Japan have delivered some amazing duels between drivers over the years. From Schumacher and Hakkinen's tussle for pole in 2000 to Alonso and Vettel's wheel-to-wheel duel last year, enjoy five of the very best! (FORMULA 1)
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Verstappen reveals special Japanese GP helmet

September 20, 2023 - 03:18
Max Verstappen has drawn inspiration from the flag of Japan with his special helmet design for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. (racingnews365.com)
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First-ever 'Shinkansen Pro Wrestling' held in 'Nozomi' train carriage

September 19, 2023 - 02:00
History was made on Monday with the first-ever 'Shinkansen Pro Wrestling' event held inside the carriage of the Tokaido Shinkansen 'Nozomi 371' departing from Tokyo Station. (News On Japan)
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Boxing: Junto Nakatani retains WBO super flyweight title

September 19, 2023 - 01:32
Japanese boxer Junto Nakatani made a successful first defense of his WBO super flyweight title Monday with a unanimous decision over Mexico's Argi Cortes. (Kyodo)
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England overcome spirited Japan | England v Japan | Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Highlights

September 19, 2023 - 01:16
England and Japan went head-to-head in Nice as both sides looked to remain top of Pool D at Rugby World Cup 2023 after opening weekend wins! (Rugby World Cup)
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The Expensive Reality of Competitive Drifting in Japan

September 18, 2023 - 04:50
We've all seen Fast & the Furious Tokyo Drift, but even after 8+ years living in Japan, I still had no idea what drifting is really like in Japan, until this day! (Currently Hannah)
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Baseball: His locker cleaned out, Ohtani may be done for season

September 17, 2023 - 05:49
After being held out of his 11th straight game with a right oblique injury, Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani's Angel Stadium locker was cleaned out Friday, signaling he may be done playing for the season. (Kyodo)
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