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Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 7, 2022
Goal-line tech provider apologizes after Yuta Nakayama denied
The Huddersfield defender appeared to have bundled home the leveler during the second half on Sunday, only for on-pitch officials to wave play on.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 5, 2021
South Korean designer creates 'Third Eye' for 'smartphone zombies'
The product is a satirical solution for those who can't take their eyes away from their screen long enough to stop themselves walking into a wall or other obstacle.
Japan Times
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Nov 29, 2020
Almond Eye goes into retirement as Japan Cup champion
Ridden by veteran jockey Christophe Lemaire, the 5-year-old mare won by over a length on Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 16, 2020
Kobe hospital conducts world-first transplant of iPS photoreceptor cells
There are some 30,000 sufferers of pigmentary retinal degeneration in Japan and no known treatment, but Kobe City Eye Hospital is working to change that.
Japan Times
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Jun 7, 2020
Gran Alegria flies past Almond Eye at Yasuda Kinen
Third-pick Gran Alegria cruised to victory in the Yasuda Kinen on Sunday and denied race-favorite Almond Eye an unprecedented eighth Grade 1 turf win.
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May 17, 2020
Almond Eye wins Victoria Mile for seventh G1 title
Heavy favorite Almond Eye won the 15th running of the Victoria Mile on Sunday to tie the all-time record for most Grade 1 victories by a Japanese racehorse on turf.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 2019 in Review
Dec 25, 2019
Netflix led the streaming race with original Japanese content in 2019
The battle of the streaming giants saw some first class productions on offer in 2019, from original anime series, Japanese exclusives and fresh takes on established franchises.
Japan Times
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Dec 22, 2019
Lys Gracieux ends career on stellar note at Arima Kinen
Lys Gracieux stole the show from fan-favorite Almond Eye on Sunday by winning the 64th running of the Arima Kinen in a stellar finish to her successful career.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Dec 3, 2019
Being your best self in spoken Japanese with the cast of 'Queer Eye'
When Western ideas on self-improvement are expressed in Japanese, what kinds of words pop up most often?
Japan Times
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Nov 22, 2019
Japan Cup provides annual celebration of horse racing
When the entrance gates open at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday, another chapter in the history of one of the world's most prestigious horse races will also open, and those passing through the gates on Sunday will experience the unique atmosphere that accompanies the running of the Japan Cup.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / Wide Angle
Nov 15, 2019
'Queer Eye' takes a peek at Japan
Netflix's new series of 'Queer Eye' sees the Fab Five hit the streets of Tokyo, where they come face to face with the restrictions of Japanese social norms
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Nov 14, 2019
'Queer Eye' mini-series shows individualistic side of Japan
Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness discuss the finer points of bringing their brand of openness and acceptance to Japan
Japan Times
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Oct 27, 2019
Almond Eye wins Tenno-sho in return to racing
Racing for the first time since June, Almond Eye regained G1 dominance on Sunday as the four-year-old filly won a three-length victory at the autumn Tenno-sho.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2019
Vandalism suspected after 'Eye of Shinjuku' artwork found damaged
A large eye-shaped piece of artwork that served as a popular meeting spot near the west exit of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo has been vandalized, police said Tuesday.
Japan Times
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Jun 2, 2019
Indy Champ steals Almond Eye's thunder in Yasuda Kinen
Four-year-old colt Indy Champ won its Grade 1 debut on Sunday in the Yasuda Kinen, where overwhelming favorite Almond Eye turned on the jets too late and finished third.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 24, 2019
Eye-opener: Japanese doctor's work with iPS cells puts macular degeneration on notice
Science has Dr. Masayo Takahashi's mother to thank, in a way, for some of the most notable developments in regenerative medicine using stem cells.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 5, 2019
'Minority Report' gets real as Japan startup develops AI cameras to spot shoplifters before they steal
It's watching, and knows a crime is about to take place before it happens.
Japan Times
CULTURE / CULTURE NOTES
Feb 28, 2019
Will 'Queer Eye' show a different view of Japanese culture?
Netflix's popular reality series "Queer Eye" recently wrapped up filming for a number of special Japan-based episodes. The footage from the recent trip to the country won't air until later in the year, so curious viewers will have to wait to see just how the Fab Five highlight the country to the world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jan 25, 2019
Hit Netflix reboot 'Queer Eye' setting its sights on Japan in new episodes
The "Fab Five" from Netflix's hit reality series "Queer Eye" will bring their makeover talents to Tokyo this year for special episodes, the media streaming company has announced.
Japan Times
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Nov 25, 2018
Almond Eye claims fourth G1 victory with Japan Cup win
Top pick Almond Eye, who completed the Japanese fillies' Triple Crown last month, won the Japan Cup for her fourth Grade One victory on Sunday.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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