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RICE BOWL

Frontiers players pose with their trophies after winning the Rice Bowl at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday.
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Jan 3, 2024
Frontiers roll over Impulse once again for third straight Rice Bowl
As with other recent title showdowns, Panasonic had opportunities throughout the game, but near-misses and questionable decisions saw them come up short.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Oct 9, 2022
Recipe: Kyoto-style rice bowl
Dating back to the 19th century, oyakodon rice bowls taste far better than their slightly macabre name might suggest.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Sep 18, 2022
Tokyo's new sushi shops keep focus on quality but pare back on frills
Dreaming of sushi? Having nightmares about the bill? Believe it or not, you can find a middle ground.
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Jan 3, 2020
Fujitsu Frontiers rout Kwansei Gakuin University for fourth straight Rice Bowl title
The Fujitsu Frontiers had no intention of spoiling the last game for Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters head coach Hideaki Toriuchi. The defending champions, however, were not ready to become the first X League title holder since 2009 to give away the Rice Bowl crown to its collegiate opponent.
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Jan 3, 2019
Fujitsu overcomes slow start, routs Kwansei Gakuin University in Rice Bowl
The X League champion was simply too much for the collegiate side — again.
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Jan 3, 2018
Frontiers rout Nihon University for third Rice Bowl crown in four years
The Fujitsu Frontiers have started a new dynasty. Nihon University's glory, however, still remains only as part of its proud history.
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Jan 3, 2017
MVP Cameron carries unbeaten Fujitsu to Rice Bowl triumph
Two years ago, Colby Cameron played the role of a cheerleader on the sideline and watched his teammates beat the Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters for their first-ever national championship.
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Jan 3, 2017
Kwansei Gakuin can't match Fujitsu's size, strength in Rice Bowl
With 28 Japanese collegiate titles, Kwansei Gakuin University is indisputably the most dominant college football team in this nation's history.
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Dec 19, 2016
Kwansei Gakuin beats Waseda to win national collegiate title
Mitsuhiro Izu completed 16 of 27 passes for 171 yards and scored a touchdown to help the Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters beat the Waseda University Big Bears 31-14 on Sunday at Koshien Stadium.
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Jan 3, 2016
Panasonic prevails in thriller to capture Rice Bowl crown
The Panasonic Impulse came out on top at the end of a thrilling contest to win the Rice Bowl national championship game for the first time in eight years with a 22-19 victory over collegiate champion Ritsumeikan University at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.
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Jan 4, 2015
Cameron delighted to share success with brother
In his first year in Japan, American quarterback Colby Cameron had a successful season and was rewarded at the end with a visit from his family from back home.
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Jan 3, 2015
Fujitsu outplays Kwansei Gakuin, claims first Rice Bowl title
The dominance of the X League champion in the Rice Bowl extended for another year, as the Fujitsu Frontiers defeated the Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters 33-24 for the overall national championship on Saturday at Tokyo Dome.
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Dec 17, 2014
Gordon stars on big stage
In a marquee matchup of American quarterbacks, which likely led fans to expect an aerial game, running back Gino Gordon stole the show with his stellar performance on the ground.
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Dec 14, 2014
Kwansei Gakuin routs Nihon University to win college title
It's been a while since western Japan was regarded as having better American football schools than eastern Japan.
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Jan 3, 2014
Obic routs Kwansei Gakuin for fourth straight Rice Bowl triumph
The Obic Seagulls rewrote the history book of American football in Japan again as they clinched their unprecedented fourth consecutive Rice Bowl title by defeating the college champion Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters 34-16 on Friday at Tokyo Dome.

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