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What Makes a Katana a Good Sword?

September 14, 2023 - 14:02
A katana is a traditional Japanese sword that is prestigious for its extraordinary craftsmanship and performance. (newsonjapan.com)
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Japan bests Chile in Rugby World Cup first match

September 11, 2023 - 03:47
In the men's Rugby World Cup in France, Japan comfortably defeated Chile 42-12 in their opening group match. (NHK)
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The Ban on Katanas in Japan

September 5, 2023 - 03:17
Renowned for its storied history and cultural legacy, Japan boasts a profound affinity for the katana, an emblematic traditional Japanese sword synonymous with the spirit of the samurai. (newsonjapan.com)
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Emblem for Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics chosen

September 4, 2023 - 18:46
The design for the emblem of the "25th Summer Deaflympics," which will be held in Tokyo in 2025, has been decided. (News On Japan)
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Basketball: Japan beats Cape Verde at World Cup, earns Olympic berth

September 4, 2023 - 18:27
FIBA Basketball World Cup co-host Japan punched its ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics after holding on for an 80-71 victory over Cape Verde on Saturday. (Kyodo)
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The design for the emblem of the "25th

September 4, 2023 - 02:54
The design for the emblem of the "25th Summer Deaflympics," which will be held in Tokyo in 2025, has been decided. (News On Japan)
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FIBA Basketball World Cup co-host Japan

September 3, 2023 - 06:18
FIBA Basketball World Cup co-host Japan punched its ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics after holding on for an 80-71 victory over Cape Verde on Saturday. (Kyodo)
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Javelin thrower Kitaguchi Haruka has

August 27, 2023 - 04:26
Javelin thrower Kitaguchi Haruka has become the first Japanese female to win a gold medal in the event at the World Athletics Championships. (NHK)
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Trevor Bauer is back. Statistically in

August 21, 2023 - 16:18
Trevor Bauer is back. Statistically in 15 games he has a 282 ERA with 104 innings of baseball pitched (Purely Baseball)
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Japanese Superbike racer Haruki Noguchi

August 18, 2023 - 10:27
Japanese Superbike racer Haruki Noguchi has died from injuries suffered in a crash during an Asia Road Racing Championship race in Indonesia. (Firstpost)
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Vaping is one of the quickest methods

August 18, 2023 - 10:18
Vaping is one of the quickest methods to experience CBD’s calming, stress-relieving benefits, which may explain why these products have gained so much popularity. (newsonjapan.com)
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Hidetora Hanada, Colorado State’s

August 16, 2023 - 19:47
Hidetora Hanada, Colorado State’s newest defensive lineman, was an amateur sumo wrestler back in Japan. The 6-foot-1, 280-pound Hanada rose up the ranks to become a Yokozuna, or grand champion. Instead of developing the career in what is considered Japan's national sport, the 21-year-old decided to chase his dream of playing American football. (Associated Press)
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In Japan, sumo isn’t just a sport. It

August 16, 2023 - 19:46
In Japan, sumo isn’t just a sport. It is almost a religion with its stars hailed as demigods. But it’s also a world closed to outside influence, where scandals are immediately covered up, and women are considered unclean. (Java Discover | Free Global Documentaries & Clips)
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In the Women's soccer World Cup, it was

August 11, 2023 - 22:34
In the Women's soccer World Cup, it was disappointment for Japan as its hard-driving squad lost to Sweden 2-1 in the quarterfinal. (NHK)
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Japanese two-way Major League Baseball

August 10, 2023 - 23:17
Japanese two-way Major League Baseball star Ohtani Shohei has made history once again. (NHK)
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On a summer’s evening in southern Japan

August 9, 2023 - 04:00
On a summer’s evening in southern Japan, two bulls enter an arena, their trainers by their sides, ready to fight for fame and glory. (Al Jazeera)
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Japan is widely known for being one of

August 8, 2023 - 08:53
Japan is widely known for being one of the cleanest countries in the world. (indianexpress.com)
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