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Jun 26, 2017
Sani Brown sprints to head of class
The 10-second barrier has been unbreakable for Japanese sprinters in the 100 meters, Koji Ito coming the closest in 1998 when he ran it in 10 seconds flat.
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Jun 19, 2017
China taking notice of Japan's rising talents
Although the Japan Open showcased Chinese table tennis supremacy rather than Japan's rise, China's stars have a wary eye on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic hosts — if their words are taken at face value.
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Jun 18, 2017
Hirano vows to face up to Chinese challenge
It was a cruel reality check for Miu Hirano as her surging run of form came to a shuddering end in the Japan Open quarterfinals, but the 17-year-old vowed to rebuild her game to again challenge China's top players.
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Jun 17, 2017
Ito squanders two-game lead against Wang in Japan Open quarterfinals defeat
Sixteen-year-old Mima Ito relinquished a 2-0 lead against 2014 and 2015 world junior champion Wang Manyu, bowing out of the Japan Open in the women's singles quarterfinals on Saturday.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 15, 2017
Ito out as Tokyo coach despite making playoffs
Coaching changes are quickly shaking up the leadership foundation of the B. League.
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Jun 10, 2017
Tada clocks wind-assisted 9.94 seconds in 100 at collegiate meet
Shuhei Tada ran a wind-assisted 9.94 seconds in the men's 100 meter semifinals at the collegiate individual championships at Shonan BMW Stadium on Saturday.
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CULTURE / Film
Jun 6, 2017
High infidelity: Ayumi Ito reprises her role in 'Hirugao'
A Japanese drama that instigated a nationwide debate about female infidelity and societal values, "Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon" has been made into a heart-wrenching movie that aims to have audiences reaching for the tissues.
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Jun 5, 2017
Ito, Hayata settle for table tennis bronze
Mima Ito and Hina Hayata will go home with bronze medals after losing their Table Tennis World Championships women's doubles semifinal on Monday.
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Jun 1, 2017
Hirano, Ishikawa reach third round at worlds
Miu Hirano and Kasumi Ishikawa were victorious on the third day of action at the World Table Tennis Championships Wednesday, making it five out of five Japanese to advance to the third round of the women's singles.
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BUSINESS
May 30, 2017
Abe adviser Ito touts minimum wage hike, taxing cash hoards
Targeted measures to push Japanese wages and inflation higher should be used instead of deploying additional monetary or fiscal stimulus, according to Takatoshi Ito, an adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 30, 2017
High-profile journalist with close Abe ties accused of rape
A 28-year-old woman has accused a former TV reporter, regarded as one of the journalists closest to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, of raping her two years ago.
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SOCCER / J. League
May 28, 2017
Omiya part ways with Shibuya, promote Ito
Last-place Omiya Ardija fired manager Hiroki Shibuya and promoted assistant Akira Ito in his place, the J. League first-division side announced on Sunday.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 19, 2017
Brave Thunders too strong for Alvark in Game 1 of semifinals
Overcoming a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter against any foe is a big challenge.
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May 18, 2017
Familiar foes set to face off in semis
For the remaining four title-chasing participants in the B. League Championship, familiarity over the years is a common thread.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
May 15, 2017
Marines need solutions after problematic start
The Chiba Lotte Marines are playing very, very badly right now. Almost unbelievably so, and that's really putting it rather mildly.
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Apr 7, 2017
JAAF looking to raise bar for nation's male sprinters
The Japan men's 4x100-meter relay team stunned the world by capturing the silver medal at last summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics. And that feat made its compatriots think the future is bright for the nation's sprinters for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and beyond.
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CULTURE / Film
Mar 29, 2017
'Nekoatsume House': The cat's meow of Japanese comedy
Japanese audiences never seem to tire of movies about dogs and cats. The millions of devoted pet owners here are certainly one reason, though the Brits, also known for their animal worship, do not express it as often in films.
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Mar 12, 2017
Takanashi settles for silver behind Ito in season finale
Sara Takanashi will have to wait until next season to set a record for all-time wins in World Cup ski jumping after finishing second in the women's season finale on Sunday.
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Mar 5, 2017
Ito tops Takanashi for large hill title in Sapporo
Yuki Ito bettered this season's overall World Cup champ Sara Takanashi for two days in a row as she won the large hill title at the International Miyasama Ski Games on Sunday.
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Mar 4, 2017
Ito outshines Takanashi in Sapporo competition
Yuki Ito got the better of this season's overall World Cup winner Sara Takanashi to claim the International Miyasama Ski Games title on Saturday.

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