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Boston’s Favorite: How Masataka Yoshida Became a Red Sox Fan Favorite

January 22, 2025 - 13:18
Masataka Yoshida’s journey with the Boston Red Sox has been marked by exceptional on-field performances and a deepening connection with fans. (News On Japan)
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Mitoma becomes highest-scoring Japanese player in Premier League

January 21, 2025 - 06:51
In the English Premier League, Japan's Mitoma Kaoru has become the league's highest-scoring Japanese soccer player with 15 goals. (NHK)
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Midwinter Plunge: Cold Water Swimming Event Held in Chiba

January 19, 2025 - 19:57
At Hojo Beach in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, the annual cold-water swimming tournament took place, drawing enthusiastic participants. (News On Japan)
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Man Rescued After Tree Collision at Niigata Ski Resort

January 18, 2025 - 01:21
A snowboarder in his 50s was dramatically rescued two hours after colliding with a tree at a Niigata ski resort, with the tense and timely operation captured on camera. (News On Japan)
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Sources: Sumo Yokozuna Terunofuji to retire from competition

January 17, 2025 - 07:07
Sources from the sumo world say Yokozuna, or Grand Champion, Terunofuji is set to retire from competition after deciding he is no longer fit enough to complete a 15-day grand tournament. (NHK)
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Day in the Life of a Car Guy in Japan!

January 14, 2025 - 12:39
In today's episode, we start out getting some car parts from APIT Super Autobacs. (Dustin Williams)
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Interview with Oonosato: 'A New Era of Sumo'

January 13, 2025 - 05:48
Taking advantage of his blessed physique and quick attack, Oonosato reached the rank of Ozeki in just nine tournaments from his debut, the fastest time since the Showa era, and in his speech at the Ozeki promotion ceremony he vowed to become "the one and only wrestler." He is aiming to reach the same top rank as his master, Oyakata Nishonoseki (former Yokozuna Kisenosato). (News On Japan)
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Matsuyama Hideki clinches 11th career victory in PGA Tour opener

January 7, 2025 - 02:31
Japanese golfer Matsuyama Hideki clinched his 11th career PGA Tour victory at the season-opening event on Sunday in the US state of Hawaii. Matsuyama finished with a PGA Tour record total of 35-under par. (News On Japan)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, expecting their first child

December 30, 2024 - 02:58
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child, the player announced Saturday. (CBS)
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Analyzing NRL Player Pre-Game Routines: Rituals, Superstitions, and Other Such Aspects

December 30, 2024 - 00:40
The concentration and commitment are two of the most valued aspects of NRL players. However, there is more to them than meets the eye – their superstitions and pre-match rituals. (News On Japan)
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Fukuoka Daigaku Ohori Secures Winter Cup Title

December 30, 2024 - 00:35
In the boys’ final, Fukuoka Daigaku Ohori, last year’s runner-up, dominated the game with captain Yukawa Yuto and 2.06-meter-tall Watanabe Reon leading the scoring efforts. (News On Japan)
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Guide Runner and Visually Impaired Athlete Aim for World Stage Together

December 26, 2024 - 16:42
Shinya Wada, a visually impaired world-class para-athlete in track and field, and his guide runner, Takumi Hasebe, strive for the pinnacle of global competition. Their partnership exemplifies trust and communication as essential elements in overcoming challenges. (News On Japan)
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Former Ozeki Konishiki Reveals Kidney Failure, Receives Transplant From Wife

December 23, 2024 - 08:24
Konishiki, a former sumo wrestler and current television personality, held a press conference at a hospital in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on December 23rd, revealing that he had been suffering from kidney failure. (News On Japan)
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Beach Sprint Debuts in Japan: Sports Meet Environmental Awareness

December 22, 2024 - 04:07
The "Beach Sprint," a 50-meter race on sandy beaches featuring sprinters and lifeguards, made its debut in Japan at Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Approximately 100 participants, including elementary and junior high school students, took part in the event. (News On Japan)
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Attempting To Run 100kms Of The Kumano Kodo - Japan's Ancient Pilgrimage Trail

December 22, 2024 - 03:47
I've been wanting to trail run on the Kumano Kodo for the longest time so to finally get to do it was such a delight! This was one of my favourite trips we made in the whole year and I can't believe the kinds of places we got to see. Maybe one day I'll be back to try the other routes... (Currently Hannah)
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A Deep Dive into Football Tactics: The Evolution of the High Press

December 21, 2024 - 09:20
The football game has had numerous tactical schemes over its long history, and they are all aimed at winning the game. (News On Japan)
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Javelin Star Kitaguchi Sets Sights on 70-Meter Dream

December 21, 2024 - 09:13
The Athletics Awards, an annual ceremony organized by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, was held on December 19th in Tokyo. Haruka Kitaguchi, who became the first female athlete to win the annual MVP award for two consecutive years, expressed her mixed emotions during the event. (News On Japan)
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