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Aoyama Gakuin University takes a first-day lead of the annual two-day Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden road relay on Tuesday.
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Jan 2, 2024
Aoyama Gakuin University takes lead on day one of Hakone ekiden
Aoyama Gakuin University took a first-day lead of 2 minutes, 38 seconds over defending champion Komazawa University.
Michiko Aoyama’s “What You are Looking For Is in the Library” centers on a local library where five Tokyoites are gently guided through personal issues by kindly librarian Sayuri Komachi.
CULTURE / Books
Nov 13, 2023
‘What You are Looking For is in the Library’: A tender tale with a touch of whimsy
Five readers discover comfort and direction at their local library in Michiko Aoyama’s novel, which offers a believable take on modern life in Tokyo.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 27, 2023
Japanese pair reach Australian Open women's doubles final
Doubles specialist Shibahara is aiming for her second career Grand Slam crown after winning last year's French Open mixed doubles with Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof.
Japan Times
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Jan 2, 2023
Komazawa University takes lead on first day of Hakone ekiden
Five Komazawa runners covered the 107.5-kilometer course from Tokyo's Otemachi business district to the spa resort of Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture in 5 hours, 23 minutes, 10 seconds.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2022
A controversy forces Tokyo to define 'public park'
A plan to redevelop the capital's Meiji Jingu Gaien park and its sporting venues has drawn ire from people who want the area's trees to be spared.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
May 8, 2022
Sota Atsumi brings Parisian flair back home to Tokyo
One of the most intriguing restaurant openings at the end of last year passed under the radar of many Tokyo gastronomes. That was due in part to timing: In November, the pandemic still had many people leery about eating out. But the other reason for the low-key start is that Sota Atsumi, the chef in charge, is much better known in Paris than in Tokyo.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 26, 2022
Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara grab spot in Australian Open semi-finals
Aiming for their first Grand Slam title, the second-seeded Japanese pair wrapped up the quarterfinal against Croatia on Tuesday.
Japan Times
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Jan 3, 2022
Aoyama Gakuin reclaims Hakone ekiden title in record-setting fashion
'We surpassed the greatest team of the past, and that is due to these amazing students,' Aoyama Gakuin manager Susumu Hara said.
Japan Times
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Jan 2, 2022
Aoyama Gakuin in lead after first day of Tokyo-Hakone ekiden
Aoyama Gakuin University took the lead in the third of Sunday's five stages and never looked back.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 5, 2021
Shuko Aoyama, Ena Shibahara win women's doubles title at Miami Open
Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara won their third women's doubles title of the season when they beat the American-Brazilian pair of Hayley Carter and Luisa Stefani 6-2, 7-5 at the Miami Open on Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 28, 2021
Pandemic widens divide between winners and losers in Japanese clothing business
An increasing number of people are gravitating toward reasonably priced functional garments and moving away from traditional business wear as working remotely becomes more common.
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Jan 2, 2021
Soka University races to Day 1 lead at Hakone ekiden
The Hachioji-based school captured the Day 1 crown for the first time, crossing the finish line in 5 hours, 28 minutes, 8 seconds.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 28, 2020
‘Living in the Sky’: Trust your cat, not your lover
Cannes winner Shinji Aoyama and the pop group collective Exile Tribe joined forces for this film about the complexities of personal relationships.
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Jan 3, 2020
Aoyama Gakuin sets meet record in decisive victory
His final-leg runner Keigo Yuhara was still on the road running. But Aoyama Gakuin head coach Susumu Hara was already high-fiving his other athletes at the finish line in Tokyo's Otemachi district, being certain his team would be back on top.
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Jan 2, 2020
Aoyama Gakuin moves out to big lead
Aoyama Gakuin University got off to a good start toward recapturing the Hakone ekiden title as it finished first on the opening day of the New Year's traditional event on Thursday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Apr 28, 2019
Design winners and favorites
Now that the flurry of activity that surrounds the annual Salone del Mobile has died down, this month's On: Design takes a look at a few of the interiors fair's Japanese prizewinning ideas and new product debuts.
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Dec 31, 2018
1912 Olympian Kanakuri helped create Hakone race
This will be the 95th winter featuring the New Year's tradition — the Tokyo-Hakone Round-Trip College Ekiden Race, or as it's more commonly known, the Hakone ekiden.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Sep 30, 2018
Beijing showcases China's design potential
Chinese history and artisanship inspire Japanese creators at the first Design China Beijing fair
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Jul 2, 2018
Giving visitors to Japan something they can dance to
Is this a case of deja vu on the dancefloor?
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 24, 2018
Knee injury rules midfielder Toshihiro Aoyama out of World Cup
Sanfrecce Hiroshima defensive midfielder Toshihiro Aoyama has been ruled out of the World Cup starting next month in Russia because of a right knee injury, the Japan Football Association said Thursday.

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Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores