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NIHON UNIVERSITY

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May 23, 2018
Former Nihon University head coach Masato Uchida denies ordering dirty tackle
Former Nihon University football head coach Masato Uchida denied on Wednesday ordering a controversial and dangerous illegal tackle that left an opposing player in the hospital.
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May 22, 2018
Nihon University player Taisuke Miyagawa says coach ordered dirty tackles
Nihon University defensive end Taisuke Miyagawa spoke publicly for the first time about his role in a controversial college football game that has generated headlines.
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May 21, 2018
Family of injured football player involves police
A controversial tackle by a Nihon University football player became a police matter Monday, as the family of the injured player filed a criminal complaint.
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May 19, 2018
Nihon University coach Masato Uchida quits over controversial play
Nihon University football coach Masato Uchida says he will quit over a controversial play May 6 that left the quarterback from rival Kwansei Gakuin University injured.
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May 17, 2018
Nihon University's apology refused in football incident as scandal grows
This could be the end of the traditional rivalry "Showdown of Red and Blue." Not only that, the rich tradition of Nihon University football team, a 21-time national champion, has been severely damaged.
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May 15, 2018
Dangerous plays by Nihon University defender rock college football
There was a sign that read "The Buck Stops Here" on former U.S. President Harry S. Truman's desk in his White House office.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 25, 2018
Powerhouse Nihon University keeps churning out sumo talent
When the rankings for the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament are released next Monday, Endo should find himself among sumo's top four ranks for the very first time.
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Jan 3, 2018
Frontiers rout Nihon University for third Rice Bowl crown in four years
The Fujitsu Frontiers have started a new dynasty. Nihon University's glory, however, still remains only as part of its proud history.
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CULTURE / Art
Nov 19, 2017
1968: The year Japan truly raised its voice
During a recent conversation with a student in his sixth year at a university renowned to be an incubator for Japanese politicians, 23-year-old Atsugi Fukuhara tells me that he wants to stay a student forever.
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Mar 17, 2017
Nihon University hospital admits giving improper sedative dosages — including instance where patient's heart stopped
Four cases of incorrect administering of drugs occurred at Nihon University Itabashi Hospital in 2015 and 2016, including a case in which a patient's heart briefly stopped after being given the sedative Precedex at a rapid pace, sources said.
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CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Nov 30, 2016
The diversity of religion captured on film
Reflecting on the rise of a generation of Japanese that has grown up suspicious of organized religion — particularly those who came of age in the shadow of 1995's terror attacks by the Aum Shinrikyo cult — Nihon University's College of Art has put together a Religion Film Festival, which will be screening at Shibuya's Eurospace Dec. 10-16.
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Nov 27, 2016
Big Bears clinch back-to-back Kanto collegiate championships
The Waseda University Big Bears, who needed some help from other teams to clinch back-to-back Kanto collegiate championships, did get the assistance and also did their part.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 12, 2016
In setback for female empowerment, Tokyo court rejects teacher's bid to use maiden name at work
The Tokyo District Court dismisses a case by a recently married woman on the grounds that the practice is not customary.
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BASKETBALL
Dec 29, 2015
Hachimura lifts Meisei High to Winter Cup three-peat
High school phenom Rui Hachimura racked up 34 points, 19 rebounds and three blocks to lead Meisei High School to its third consecutive championship in the All-Japan High School Tournament with a 78-73 win over Tsuchiura Nihon University High School in the boys' final on Tuesday.
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Dec 6, 2015
Nihon University, Kwansei Gakuin settle for tie in Tokyo Bowl
Nihon University quarterback Ryosuke Nishizawa hit Hiroaki Yoshino with an 11-yard scoring strike and a successful two-point conversion tied the Tokyo Bowl at 17-17 with 1:16 remaining on Sunday.
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Nov 11, 2015
Nihon University sacks law professor emeritus who borrowed ¥20 million from former yakuza
Nihon University has announced that it fired a 77-year-old professor emeritus for borrowing ¥20 million from a former member of the Yamaguchi-gumi yakuza crime syndicate.
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Nov 10, 2015
Nihon University probes professor over loan from ex-yakuza
Nihon University is questioning a professor emeritus who borrowed ¥20 million from a former senior member of the Yamaguchi-gumi yakuza syndicate.
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Dec 14, 2014
Kwansei Gakuin routs Nihon University to win college title
It's been a while since western Japan was regarded as having better American football schools than eastern Japan.
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Oct 11, 2014
Takahashi's superb passing sparks Niho University to rout over Keio University
Sophomore quarterback Ryohei Takahashi completed 19 of 23 passes for 229 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Nihon University Phoenix to a 63-20 triumph over the Keio University Unicorns on Saturday in a Kanto Collegiate League game.
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Dec 15, 2013
Kwansei Gakuin reaches Rice Bowl
Quarterback Kei Saito threw two touchdown passes to wide receiver Takato Kido and Junya Miwa kicked three field goals, leading the Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters to a 23-9 triumph over the Nihon University Phoenix on Sunday at Koshien Stadium in the 68th Koshien Bowl.

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