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SAKAMOTO

Japan Times
Figure Skating
Jul 23, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu to return to competition in September
Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu is set to perform at the Sept. 20-22 Autumn Classic International in Oakville, Canada, as the Japan Skating Federation on Monday announced the first international appearances of the 2018-19 season for figure skaters.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jul 10, 2018
Hanyu set for Helsinki, Cup of Russia
Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu will begin his Grand Prix season in Helsinki at the GP that is replacing the Cup of China, according to the ISU's recent announcement of GP assignments.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 6, 2018
Giants' Tomoyuki Sugano makes complete turnaround against Carp
Tomoyuki Sugano had a week to stew over his poor performance in his last game against the Hiroshima Carp.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 22, 2018
Giants sluggers provide big spark in series-opening victory over Swallows
Hisayoshi Chono and Casey McGehee put the Yomiuri Giants in position for a win over their crosstown rivals.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 18, 2018
Tomoyuki Sugano clubs solo homer to help his cause, lift Giants over BayStars
Tomoyuki Sugano surrendered the lead on a slider. So it was only fitting the Yomiuri Giants ace used one to get it back.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 9, 2018
NPB names monthly MVP winners for March-April
Hanshin Tigers right-hander Randy Messenger won his third monthly MVP award and 12th-year Yomiuri Giants infielder Hayato Sakamoto was one of two first-time winners, Nippon Professional Baseball announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 10, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu leads list for season's top efforts by Japan skaters
With the epic Olympic season now concluded, Ice Time has come up with a top 10 list of the best performances by Japanese skaters.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 4, 2018
'Saimon & Tada Takashi': High school drama with anime and sci-fi twists
The pangs of unrequited love are a familiar staple in high-school movies, but it's not often that they involve an altercation with a flying saucer. In his lopsided debut feature, "Saimon & Tada Takashi," writer-director Manabu Oda mixes sensitive teen drama with surreal humor and low-budget sci-fi...
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 27, 2018
Wakaba Higuchi seizes on defining moment at worlds
"Man looks in the abyss, there's nothing staring back at him. At that moment, man finds his character. And that is what keeps him out of the abyss."
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 20, 2018
Uno aims for first senior world title in Milan
Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno and four-time national champion Satoko Miyahara will lead Japan's team at the world championships this week in Milan. With two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu sitting out the competition, Uno has a chance to step out of his famous teammate's shadow by winning his...
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 13, 2018
Mako Yamashita's bronze at world juniors impressive
Lost in the glare of Alexandra Trusova's phenomenal performance in landing two quadruple jumps on the way to victory at the world junior championships in Sofia on Saturday was the fact that Mako Yamashita picked up another medal for her growing collection.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 1, 2018
Can Japan's women skaters catch up with Russians?
In the wake of Alina Zagitova and Evgenia Medvedeva winning the gold and silver medals in such dominating fashion at the Pyeongchang Games, many are wondering how the Japanese women can close the gap on the powerful Russians going forward.
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OLYMPICS
Feb 23, 2018
Alina Zagitova claims figure skating gold with sublime performance
Alina Zagitova won the gold medal with an elegant and poised performance in the free skate at Gangneung Ice Arena on Friday afternoon.
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OLYMPICS
Feb 22, 2018
Satoko Miyahara, Kaori Sakamoto hit ice for practice ahead of women's free skate
Satoko Miyahara and Kaori Sakamoto came through practice unscathed on Thursday morning at Gangneung Ice Arena ahead of Friday's free skate.
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OLYMPICS
Feb 21, 2018
Alina Zagitova leads Evgenia Medvedeva after record-breaking short program
Alina Zagitova of the Olympic Athletes from Russia smashed the world record to take the lead after the women's short program at Gangneung Ice Arena on Wednesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 19, 2018
Satoko Miyahara works out ahead of Olympic title bid
Satoko Miyahara did a run-through of her free skate to "Madame Butterfly" during a 40-minute workout at the practice rink beneath Gangneung Ice Arena on Monday evening.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 13, 2018
Japan Skating Federation doing an inadequate job of finding, developing pairs and ice dance prospects
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 12, 2018
Japan takes fifth in team event as Canada secures gold
Japan settled for fifth place in the figure skating team event on Monday at Gangneung Ice Arena with a final score of 50 points.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 7, 2018
Hanyu aiming to join immortals with second straight Olympic title
Japan's most popular sport will be the focus of millions over the next two weeks at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, as superstar Yuzuru Hanyu attempts to etch his name alongside the immortals of the sport with a second straight gold medal in men's singles figure skating.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 4, 2018
Kaori Sakamoto looking to ride momentum at Pyeongchang Olympics
Kaori Sakamoto arrived in South Korea on Sunday, quietly confident she can ride her wave of momentum in the women's figure skating competition at the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Man suspected of using smart glasses to cheat on Waseda University exams
The Waseda University campus in Tokyo. An 18-year-old male test-taker is suspected of using smart glasses to cheat during the university's entrance exam.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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