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Former Top Division Sumo Wrestler Terutsuyoshi Retires

March 18, 2024 - 17:25
Terutsuyoshi, a former top division sumo wrestler known for his dynamic movement and vigorous salt-throwing ritual, has decided to retire. (News On Japan)
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Shohei Ohtani "Takes Over" Omotesando

March 18, 2024 - 16:18
Tokyo's Omotesando is currently filled with photographs of Shohei Ohtani, with an event organized by a major cosmetics manufacturer enlisting the superstar baseballer as its endorser. (News On Japan)
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Olympic Surfer Prepares the Next Generation

March 18, 2024 - 01:18
Shino Matsuda, confirmed as a representative for the Paris Olympics in surfing, attended a ceremony at her alma mater, Chigasaki Municipal Tokaigana Elementary School, to sign a sports promotion agreement with her hometown, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. (News On Japan)
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Ohtani's Photo with Wife Creates Buzz Ahead of Korea Trip

March 15, 2024 - 15:24
A photo of Shohei Ohtani and his wife posted on the Dodgers official X account early Friday morning is making waves in Japan ahead of his arrival in Korea. (News On Japan)
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Tour de Hokkaido Canceled Following Last Year's Fatal Accident

March 13, 2024 - 19:12
The Tour de Hokkaido, a road bicycle race that experienced a tragic accident resulting in the death of a participant last year, has officially decided to cancel this year's event. (News On Japan)
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オンラインベッティングの未来: レビューサイトが照らすブックメーカーの選び方

March 13, 2024 - 15:52
まず第一に、ベッティングの世界に踏み込むすべての愛好者にとって、オッズのダイナミクスを理解することは重要です。 (News On Japan)
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69-Year-Old Runner Dies After Falling During Tokyo Marathon

March 10, 2024 - 06:48
The Tokyo Marathon Foundation announced that a runner who participated in the Tokyo Marathon held on March 3rd fell during the race, was taken to the hospital, and has since passed away. (News On Japan)
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Female Executive Ratio Surpasses 30% in Japan Sports

March 8, 2024 - 10:12
The Japan Sports Association has conducted a survey among its member organizations regarding the participation of female executives and found that the percentage of female board members in national sports federations has exceeded 30% for the first time this fiscal year. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Surfing Olympians Prepare for Paris

March 4, 2024 - 08:56
Japan has secured 4 spots for surfing events in this year's Paris Olympics, with the results of the World Surfing Games determining three men and one woman surfer have qualified. (News On Japan)
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Should the Arizona Diamondbacks Sign Japanese Superstar Kona Takahashi?

March 2, 2024 - 17:28
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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Wedding Bells for Ohtani

February 29, 2024 - 19:10
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has announced his marriage to a Japanese woman on his Instagram. (News On Japan)
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Nadeshiko Japan's Bold Vision for Women's Soccer

February 29, 2024 - 09:38
Nadeshiko Japan has secured their ticket to Paris with gritty, united team play. (News On Japan)
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Soccer J1 League: Yokohama F. Marinos Clinches Comeback Victory in the Season Opener

February 26, 2024 - 04:39
In the remaining two matches of the first round of the J1 League, a recreation of the opening card of the J.League in 1993 took place between Tokyo Verdy and Yokohama F. Marinos, with F. Marinos securing a come-from-behind victory with a score of 2-1 in the closing stages. (News On Japan)
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Boxer Kosei Tanaka Completes Four-Division Sweep

February 25, 2024 - 14:20
Professional boxer Kosei Tanaka triumphed in a decisive victory on the night of the 24th in Tokyo, winning by unanimous decision against a Mexican opponent in the WBO Super Flyweight championship match, achieving a conquest across four weight classes. (News On Japan)
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Feathers Fly in "All Japan Pillow Throwing Competition"

February 25, 2024 - 09:27
The new sport of pillow throwing, which burst into the spotlight 12 years ago inspired by high school students' school trips, is about to uncovered a new hero, with the launch of the 12th annual "All Japan Pillow Throwing Competition" held in Ito Onsen, Shizuoka Prefecture. (News On Japan)
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Top Sumo Schools Compete in Hakuho Cup

February 24, 2024 - 05:40
In Osaka, elementary school sumo wrestler Tanizawa faces his last tournament with intense determination, hoping to leave with no regrets. As he aims for victory, he reflects on his six years in sumo, knowing this will be his final chance to compete at this level. (News On Japan)
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J1 League Kicks Off

February 23, 2024 - 03:03
The J1 League is set to kick off on Friday, with eyes not only on the title race between accomplished teams such as the defending champions Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F. Marinos but also on the performance of newly promoted teams like FC Machida Zelvia and Tokyo Verdy, which is making a return to J1 after 16 years. (News On Japan)
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Warm Winter Leads to Cancellation of "Canine Koshien"

February 21, 2024 - 19:33
Due to the effects of an unusually warm winter, the national dog sledding race, often referred to as "Koshien of Dogs," scheduled to be held in Hokkaido, has been canceled. (News On Japan)
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Hideki Matsuyama Secures His 9th Victory in the U.S. Golf Tour After Two Years

February 19, 2024 - 18:47
Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama claimed his ninth career victory on the American Tour on Sunday, marking his first win in two years. (News On Japan)
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Inaugural Match at Kanazawa Stadium: A Cheer for Disaster-Affected Areas

February 19, 2024 - 08:20
An inaugural match was held Sunday at Kanazawa Stadium, Hokuriku's first soccer-dedicated stadium, where players sent cheers to the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. (News On Japan)
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