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Noriaki Kasai in action during a ski jumping World Cup event in Lahti, Finland, on Sunday
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Mar 5, 2024
Ski jumper Kasai earns first World Cup point overseas in five seasons
The eight-time Olympian registered 123 meters with his first jump in Lahti, Finland.
The 51-year-old Noriaki Kasai, who has competed in eight Olympics, is set to compete in an overseas World Cup event for the first time since December 2019, starting in Lahti, Finland, on March 1.
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Feb 22, 2024
'Evergreen' Noriaki Kasai to compete in overseas ski jumping events
The 51-year-old, who has competed in eight Olympics, is set to compete in an overseas World Cup event for the first time since December 2019.
Ryoyu Kobayashi had jumps of 128.5 and 138.5 meters to score 262.6 points at the World Cup event on Saturday in Sapporo, finishing 0.4 behind Austria's Stefan Kraft.
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Feb 18, 2024
Kobayashi finishes second as Kasai, 51, makes World Cup return
Home favorite Ryoyu Kobayashi was runner-up for the second day in a row Sunday as he took silver behind Slovenia’s Domen Prevc in Sapporo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 9, 2023
Japanese head of WHO regional office fired for misconduct
Takeshi Kasai had been suspended as regional director for the Western Pacific since August after allegations of racist and abusive behavior toward staff members.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2022
Former JR Central boss Yoshiyuki Kasai, a leader of rail privatization, dies at 81
Kasai was one of the three key figures along with the former presidents of JR East and JR West who led the reform of Japan's railway system and breakup of the state-owned operator in 1987.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 7, 2022
Japanese ski jumping legends celebrate Ryoyu Kobayashi's golden achievement
'It's a gold medal that marks the start of a new page in history, different from my generation,' said 1998 Nagano gold medalist Masahiko Harada.
Japan Times
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Dec 18, 2021
17-year-old Yuna Kasai reaches second World Cup podium in Nordic combined
The high school student from Hokkaido previously finished third in the season's third event.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 27, 2021
Scorching sun and uncomfortable water: A day at Tokyo's canoe slalom center
A close competition in men's canoe slalom was ultimately won following a brilliantly clean run by Slovenian Benjamin Savsek.
Japan Times
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Feb 20, 2021
Ryoyu Kobayashi surpasses Noriaki Kasai with record 18th World Cup win
Ryoyu Kobayashi broke the record for most ski jumping World Cup wins by a Japanese man on Friday, claiming his 18th career crown in Rasnov, Romania.
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May 7, 2020
Ski jumper Noriaki Kasai recognized by Guinness for most World Cup starts
Japanese ski jumper Noriaki Kasai has received a Guinness World Records certificate for extending the record for the most individual starts in FIS Ski Jumping World Cup events to 569.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2019
Japan to participate in U.S. lunar exploration program
Japan's space policy committee in the Cabinet Office decided Thursday to participate in the U.S. program to land astronauts on the moon by 2024.
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2019
Tokyo pension office head replaced over hate speech tweets, some targeting South Koreans
The head of a Tokyo pension office who repeatedly tweeted discriminatory remarks against individuals including South Koreans was replaced Monday.
Japan Times
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Mar 10, 2019
Ryoyu Kobayashi leads Japan to silver during World Cup team event
Ryoyu Kobayashi helped Japan's men claim silver in a World Cup ski jumping team event on Saturday.
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Jan 22, 2019
Ryoyu Kobayashi moved by hero's welcome upon return to Japan
Ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi said he was "surprised" to be greeted by so many television cameras and reporters at Haneda airport on Tuesday as he returned home midway through his remarkable breakout season.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 22, 2018
Humans and nature coexist in Ramsar-recognized wetlands — in the heart of Tokyo
A flock of great crested grebes floats on the sea, gently bobbing up and down under the warm November sun.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2018
Japan adds Miyagi and Tokyo sites to list of internationally important wetlands
Japan has designated two coastal areas to be of international importance, raising the number of such sites around the country to 52, the only international conservationist body focused on wetlands said Thursday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 20, 2018
Veteran Noriaki Kasai determined to compete at Beijing 2022 at age 49
Noriaki Kasai is going for No. 9.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 18, 2018
Noriaki Kasai receives spot on Japan's four-man squad for team final
Japan coach Chiharu Saito has stuck with struggling veteran Noriaki Kasai for Monday's team competition.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 18, 2018
No medals for Japan in large hill jump; Noriaki Kasai eliminated in first round
Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi, Taku Takeuchi and Junshiro Kobayashi were unable to medal in the men's large hill jump on Saturday night at the Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre, while teammate Noriaki Kasai was eliminated in the first round.

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