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CHIBA

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JAPAN
Jan 8, 2020
Chiba backs out of bidding to host one of Japan's first casinos
The city of Chiba said Tuesday that it will not seek to host a casino resort, citing its priority on reconstruction following natural disasters.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 5, 2020
Jets pull away from Alvark in second half for series sweep
The Chiba Jets led by the slimmest of margins at halftime on Sunday afternoon.
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JAPAN
Dec 30, 2019
Floodwaters recede but damage lingers: One Japan couple's harrowing autumn
David Bowen and his wife, Yoko, thought the worst that 2019 had to offer must have passed after Typhoon Faxai blew away part of the roof of their house in September.
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LIFE / Travel
Dec 28, 2019
Hatsuhinode: Where to see the first sunrise of the decade
There's never a better time to catch sunrise in Japan than at new year. From Tokyo Tower to the coast of Chiba Prefecture, here are 10 of the best places to see the first sunrise of the year near Tokyo.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 14, 2019
Energized Evessa cruise past Jets
Balanced scoring played a pivotal role in the Osaka Evessa's series-opening victory over the Chiba Jets on Saturday afternoon.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 12, 2019
Mathias Calfani helps Brave Thunders with solid play
Mathias Calfani's passion for basketball is evident on every possession.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Dec 2, 2019
New pieces present Marines with chance to alter fortunes
The Chiba Lotte Marines have gotten a makeover.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 25, 2019
Japanese basketball generates record revenue as B. League's growth continues
The growth of Japanese basketball does not appear to be in danger of slowing down any time soon, according to financial data released by the B. League on Monday.
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MULTIMEDIA
Nov 13, 2019
[VIDEO] Kurkku Fields forever: a sustainable farm in Chiba for the next generation
With the backing of music producer Takeshi Kobayashi, Kurkku Fields opened in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture in early November.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 26, 2019
Jets grab momentum in second quarter, hold on to beat Susanoo Magic
The Chiba Jets Funabashi trailed by nine points after the opening quarter of Saturday's game against the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 15, 2019
CEATEC 2019 features driverless shuttle bus and avatar tech among exhibits
Organizers said this year's four-day event has brought together 787 exhibitors from a broad spectrum of sectors.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 15, 2019
Yuki Togashi regains shooting touch as Jets steamroll SeaHorses
Chiba Jets point guard Yuki Togashi maintained his poise during his zero-point scoring performance (0-for-11 from the floor) in Sunday's series opener, a game in which he dished out 12 assists.
EDITORIALS
Oct 12, 2019
Expedite burying power cables
Efforts to move power lines underground — an important way to reduce the impact of natural disasters — are moving far too slow.

Longform

Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’