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CHALLENGE

Kaori Sakamoto performs her free program during the Challenge Cup in Tilburg, Netherlands, on Sunday.
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Feb 26, 2024
Kaori Sakamoto wins Challenge Cup in Netherlands
The Beijing Olympic bronze medalist totaled 212.43 to win the non-ISU Grand Prix series event for the second time in a row.
Scottie Scheffler, seen during the Ryder Cup in September, won the Hero World Challenge on Sunday.
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Dec 4, 2023
Scottie Scheffler wins Hero World Challenge; Tiger builds confidence
Scheffler fired a bogey-free 68 on Sunday for a three-shot win in the Hero World Challenge.
Japan and Tunisia will meet for the sixth time at Noevir Stadium in Kobe.
SOCCER
Aug 8, 2023
Samurai Blue to face Tunisia in October friendly in Kobe
Japan, 20th in the FIFA rankings, will take on the 31st-ranked Tunisia at Noevir Stadium.
Manchester City's Erlind Haaland scores his team's fifth goal against Yokohama F. Marinos during the J. League World Challenge at Tokyo's National Stadium on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Jul 23, 2023
Erling Haaland brace sparks Man City comeback over F. Marinos
Pep Guardiola's men conceded two goals against the reigning J. League champion before taking control at the National Stadium in Tokyo.
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SOCCER / J. League
Aug 30, 2022
Frontale and Consadole to play November friendlies in Thailand
The J. League Asia Challenge will be held for the first time in three years and for the fourth time in total.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2022
Brazil narrowly beats Japan through late Neymar penalty
The Samurai Blue held out until the 77th minute, when the Paris Saint-Germain star stutter-stepped his way to the penalty spot before chipping the ball past Japan keeper Shuichi Gonda.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 27, 2022
Samurai Blue to play Brazil in June friendly ahead of World Cup
Japan's first game at the rebuilt National Stadium will come against the reigning world No. 1 team.
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Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
May 29, 2020
Top League welcomes influx of talent from northern hemisphere
Japanese rugby will be as diverse as ever following strong efforts by local clubs to sign top-tier international players.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Dec 10, 2019
Ice Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates dead at 34 after bout with ALS
Pete Frates, whose personal battle with the neurodegenerative disease ALS inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge campaign that raised millions of dollars for medical research, died on Monday aged 34, seven years after his diagnosis, Boston College said.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 24, 2019
Kintetsu Liners' Luke Thompson bids farewell to home fans at Hanazono Rugby Stadium
Veteran lock Luke Thompson, who helped Japan reach the quarterfinals for the first time at this fall's Rugby World Cup, played his final home match at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday.
Rugby
Aug 31, 2019
Fiji controls ball for long phases in triumph over Tonga
Fiji highlighted how dangerous it could be on the counterattack at the Rugby World Cup as it scored two scintillating long-range tries to beat Tonga 29-19 at Eden Park on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 30, 2019
Pacific nations back in spotlight but old problems still remain
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will be thrust into the spotlight this weekend during the Pasifika Challenge doubleheader in Auckland, but age-old problems continue to haunt them ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 11, 2019
Viral Momo Challenge hoax, based on sculpture by Japanese artist, being turned into Hollywood horror film
Momo, the goggle-eyed creature created by a Japanese artist that triggered a viral social-media hoax terrifying children and parents alike, is receiving a Hollywood makeover.
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CULTURE / CULTURE NOTES
Mar 14, 2019
Marie Kondo and Momo: The new faces of Japanese culture
Japanese soft power has seen two faces in 2019. One is that of tidying guru Marie Kondo. The other is the horrifying visage of Momo, an unsettling sculpture turned viral hoax.
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JAPAN / Society
Mar 6, 2019
Japanese artist behind ghastly creature in viral 'Momo Challenge' baffled by disturbing hoax
The ghastly image of a goggle-eyed creature that triggered the so-called Momo Challenge — a viral social-media hoax terrifying children and parents alike — was born in a cluttered two-story studio on the outskirts of Tokyo.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 26, 2019
Japan shows skating power with 5 golds at Challenge Cup
The Japanese skating juggernaut rolled into The Hague last week for the Challenge Cup and left town on Monday with a total of five golds medals in an impressive show of dominance.
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Figure Skating
Feb 25, 2019
Rika Kihira overtakes leader to win Challenge Cup; Wakaba Higuchi places third
Teenager Rika Kihira continued her unbeaten international run on Sunday when she came from behind to win the Challenge Cup in the Netherlands.
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SOCCER
Dec 12, 2018
Japan to send full-strength senior side to Copa America
Japan will send a full-strength senior squad to next June's Copa America in Brazil, the Japan Football Association said Tuesday.
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COMMUNITY
Dec 1, 2018
'We felt the need to mix it up: Japanese and hip-hop culture'
It has been a hot year for viral dance challenges and Japan has had its fair share. The most notable was the craze surrounding Da Pump's "U.S.A.," attempted by everyone from teenagers on TikTok to U.S. Marines on YouTube.
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PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Jun 12, 2018
Wheelchair star Pat Anderson back for more gold
When he has the ball in his hands, his opponents are extra careful, and fans in the stands hold their breath to see if something spectacular could happen.

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