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B 1 GRAND PRIX

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Sep 5, 2015
Hamilton takes charge
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton set the pace in practice for the Italian Grand Prix on Friday with dominant Mercedes turning on the power and leaving its rivals trailing.
Japan Times
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May 10, 2015
Fujimitsu outsprints field for 200-meter triumph
One week after helping the Japan men's 4x100 meter relay team punch its ticket to the 2016 Rio Olympics with a third-place finish in Nassau May 3, sprinter Kenji Fujimitsu shouldered the load all by himself and raced to a little more success on Sunday.
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May 9, 2015
Athletes gearing up for Golden Grand Prix Kawasaki
The Golden Grand Prix Kawasaki meet will be a rare opportunity for Japanese track and field fans to get to see some of the world's elite athletes from outside of the country in person, as well as top Japanese ones.
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Apr 11, 2015
Hamilton claims pole at Chinese GP
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton edged out teammate Nico Rosberg for pole position as Mercedes locked down the front row of the grid for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 16, 2014
Hanyu reasserts dominance with Grand Prix Final win
Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu showed he has regained both his form and confidence with his dominating victory at the Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 9, 2014
Gold's motive for GP Final pullout in question
When you grow up in a country or culture, you can usually tell when somebody from the same place or background is being insincere. The tone of voice and body language often give them away.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 5, 2014
Hongo set for GP Final
Rika Hongo will replace Gracie Gold at next week's Grand Prix Final after the American withdrew from the event Thursday after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in her left foot.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 29, 2014
Determined Hanyu books spot in Grand Prix Final by razor-thin margin
Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu qualified for the Grand Prix Final by the slimmest of margins with a fourth-place finish in the NHK Trophy on Saturday night.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 27, 2014
Hanyu 'determined' to qualify for Grand Prix Final
World and Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu, who suffered injuries in a collision during a free-skate warm-up earlier this month, says he is determined to make the Grand Prix Final after deciding to compete at the NHK Trophy, which begins on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2014
Aomori group cooks up victory at ninth B-1 Grand Prix
A group from Aomori Prefecture won the ninth B-1 Grand Prix food contest in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, over the weekend, besting chefs from across the country who came to champion their regional "B-kyu (class)" cuisine.
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Oct 7, 2014
Bianchi crash caused by ‘bad luck,’ claims Suzuka Circuit spokesman
The crash that left French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi in a critical condition with severe head injures was down to bad luck rather than poor judgement by Japanese Grand Prix race officials, a track spokesman said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 23, 2014
Cost, travel, time no object for one passionate skating fan
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a sportswriter is the many opportunities you have to interact with athletes, coaches, executives and fans while covering events.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Sep 14, 2014
Jin outshines Uno for top prize at Aichi Junior Grand Prix
The youngsters put on quite a show on the final day of the Aichi Junior Grand Prix on Sunday at Morikoro Park Skating Rink.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Sep 13, 2014
Nagai earns second-place finish in Junior Grand Prix
Yuka Nagai notched her second podium finish of the season with a fine free skate in the Aichi Junior Grand Prix at Morikoro Park Skating Rink on Saturday night.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Sep 12, 2014
Uno second after Junior Grand Prix short program
Japan’s Shoma Uno is in second place following the short program at the Aichi Junior Grand Prix at Morikoro Park Skating Rink on Friday.
Japan Times
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Aug 24, 2014
Brazil denies Japan World Grand Prix title
Brazil retained its title with a three-set (25-15, 25-18, 27-25) victory over Japan on the final day of play in the FIVB World Grand Prix Finals at Ariake Colosseum on Sunday night.
Japan Times
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Aug 23, 2014
Japan spikers take unbeaten record into final day at FIVB World Grand Prix Finals
Japan remained unbeaten and in first place with a straight-sets (26-24, 25-16, 25-15) victory over Belgium on the fourth day of play in the FIVB World Grand Prix Finals at Ariake Colosseum on Saturday night.
Japan Times
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Aug 22, 2014
Japan defeats China, improves to 3-0 in FIVB World Grand Prix Finals
Japan remained unbeaten on the third day of play in the FIVB World Grand Prix Finals with a straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-21) victory over China at Ariake Colosseum on Friday night
Japan Times
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Aug 21, 2014
Japan spikers outplay Turkey in FIVB World Grand Prix Finals
Japan scored a clinical straight-sets (25-13, 25-17, 25-17) victory over Turkey in the second day of play in the FIVB World Grand Prix Finals at Ariake Colosseum on Thursday night.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jul 8, 2014
Sotnikova to headline field at NHK Trophy
The epic 2013-14 season is behind us and it is onward to a new campaign, and in many ways a new era.
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.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
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.

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