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David Hueston
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Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 27, 2011
Morimoto doubles as BayStars beat Swallows
Hichori Morimoto hit a two-run double in the third inning, rookie Kota Suda pitched six scoreless frames and the last-place Yokohama BayStars snapped a three-game losing streak in a 4-1 victory over the first-place Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 23, 2011
Hakuho wins test meet despite final-day loss
The once invincible yokozuna is human after all.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 9, 2011
Hakuho starts strong as 'test meet' begins
Yokozuna Hakuho got back to the earnest business of winning Sunday, putting on his bravest face at a meet which this time is only for show.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 30, 2011
Emotions run high in Eagles' home win
A nation cast its collective eyes on earthquake-ravaged Sendai Friday as the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles made their long-awaited return to their home field at Kleenex Stadium following the tragic March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 20, 2011
Hakuho succumbs to Kisenosato again
It's official: Kisenosato has Hakuho's number in a big way.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2011
Baruto, Kotooshu chase undefeated Hakuho
With all the talk of Hakuko's one-man wrecking machine, it is easy to forget the lurking presence of two ozeki who are bidding to give the lone yokozuna a run for his money.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 17, 2011
Hakuho remains on course for another title
On the second straight day with a sellout crowd at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Hakuho raised the roof with another pyrotechnic performance and moved into the sole lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 13, 2011
Hakuho continues romp through early stages
Speed is half the battle. For Hakuho, it might as well be measured in nanoseconds.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 12, 2011
Yokozuna Hakuho improves to 3-0
The one-man show is well under way.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 11, 2011
Hakuho makes short work of Toyonoshima
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho brushed aside Toyonoshima in convincing fashion on the second day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 10, 2011
Yokozuna Hakuho makes flying start to New Year basho
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho kicked off his campaign with a bang Sunday, handily disposing of countryman Kakuryu on the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
Jan 9, 2011
Hakuho sets sights on sixth straight title
After a phenomenal 2010, sumo's lone grand champion is aiming to achieve even loftier heights in the Year of the Rabbit.
SUMO
Nov 14, 2010
Hakuho poised for run at Futabayama's mark
FUKUOKA — For a grand champion of this stature, life all boils down to a few critical moments. Hakuho faces his moment of truth in the final meet of the year at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 14, 2010
Sugiuchi not dwelling on past shortcomings
FUKUOKA — Fukuoka Softbank Hawks left-hander Toshiya Sugiuchi knows dwelling on his failure from the past won't help as he sets out to start Game 1 of the final stage in the Pacific League Climax Series against the Lotte Marines on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 27, 2010
Hakuho finishes flawless again
It's affirmed: The gulf in the power gap has gone beyond his wildest dreams.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 26, 2010
'Rocky' star Stallone says sumo's simplicity attracts fans
On a day when Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho won his 16th career Emperor's Cup, the man known for his hard-hitting action films dropped by the autumn meet to witness live bouts in the Japanese national sport.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 26, 2010
Hakuho secures title with 61st consecutive triumph
With his fourth consecutive title already in the bag, Hakuho unleashed his fury on Kotooshu to extend his winning streak to 61 bouts at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 25, 2010
Hakuho overpowers Baruto, keeps streak alive
The road to an immaculate 60th straight win was almost too perfect.
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 24, 2010
Hakuho beats Kaio for 59th straight victory
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho outclassed Kaio on Thursday, improving his mind-boggling winning streak to 59 bouts at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 23, 2010
Business as usual for Hakuho on 11th day
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho inched closer to winning his fourth consecutive title with an undefeated record, ripping through newly promoted sekiwake Aran on the 11th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
Raising kids in Japan as a single parent? It takes a village.
Making things work as a foreign, single mother in Japan isn't easy, but these tips and tricks can help you through the hardest parts.
JAL cancels international flight after captain gets drunk at Dallas hotel
A Japan Airlines' flight from Dallas to Tokyo was canceled last week after its captain got drunk at a local hotel.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Putin’s war will soon reach Russians’ tax bills
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting in St. Petersburg on Friday.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

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