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Apr 8, 2021
Excessive speed may have caused Tiger Woods' February car accident
Tiger Woods was traveling more than 40 mph (64 kph) above the speed limit when he lost control of his car, causing the crash that severely injured him in February.
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Mar 17, 2021
Tiger Woods continuing recovery at home after leaving hospital
'Happy to report that I am back home continuing my recovery,' the 45-year-old golf great said on Twitter.
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Mar 1, 2021
Collin Morikawa wins Workday Championship, pays tribute to injured Tiger Woods
Collin Morikawa continued to solidify his place among the next generation of golf by winning for the third time in eight months.
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Feb 24, 2021
Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car wreck
Golfing champion Tiger Woods was hospitalized in Los Angeles on Tuesday with severe leg injuries suffered when his car swerved off a road and rolled down a steep hillside, requiring rescue crews to pry him from the wreckage.
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Jan 20, 2021
Tiger Woods to miss at least two events after back surgery
Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods is going to miss time after he underwent the fifth back surgery of his career.
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CULTURE / Film
Dec 16, 2020
‘Josee, the Tiger and the Fish’: An impressive debut full of empathy
Kotaro Tamura's feature delivers some of the best animation this year and has a well-rounded character with a disability as the protagonist.
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Apr 27, 2020
Tiger Woods promises some trash talk for event with Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning
Tiger Woods promised that next month's made-for-TV match with Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will be an entertaining contest as the quartet try and raise funds for charities involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Feb 15, 2020
Matt Kuchar holds two-stroke advantage at Genesis Open as Tiger Woods falls nine behind
Matt Kuchar was not at his best but did enough to maintain the lead in the second round at the Genesis Open on Friday, as Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott loomed large in the rear view mirror in perfect winter conditions.
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Oct 25, 2019
Zozo Championship final round pushed back to Monday after Friday washout
The Zozo Championship will finish on Monday, 24 hours later than scheduled, after torrential rain washed out Friday's play without a shot being struck, tournament officials announced.
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CULTURE / Film
Oct 24, 2019
Ang Lee: The filmmaker decades ahead of his time
Filmmaker Ang Lee has dedicated himself to filming in high-resolution and 3D, techniques that most cinemas are not yet equipped to handle
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Jul 19, 2019
J.B. Holmes takes one-shot lead after British Open first round
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods endured miserable first rounds at the British Open on Thursday with American J.B. Holmes ending in the lead after shooting a 5-under-par 66 at Royal Portrush.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 12, 2019
Tiger Woods expresses sympathy for injured Warriors star Kevin Durant
Knowing all too well what it's like to be struck down by injury, Tiger Woods spared a thought for Kevin Durant on Tuesday, after watching the Golden State Warriors forward crumple to the floor during a game against the Toronto Raptors.
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May 15, 2019
Tiger Woods eyeing first Olympics appearance in Tokyo
Tiger Woods indicated Tuesday that he has every intention of representing the United States at the Tokyo Olympics next year.
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CULTURE / Art
Apr 2, 2019
Katsumi Asaba is having a good laugh
One of Japan's top art directors brings together the mischievous, the comical and the jokers for an exhibition to prove 'Humor is the heart of communication.'
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CULTURE / Film
Mar 20, 2019
'Shinjuku Tiger': A story of one man and his mask
Spend enough time on the streets of Shinjuku, and you'll eventually spot a flamboyantly dressed figure in a tiger mask carrying fake flowers, stuffed animals and a boombox. This is Shinjuku Tiger, the subject of a documentary of the same name out this week.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Feb 3, 2019
From cosplay fan to idol, Yuriko Tiger's journey has been a colorful one
It was 1964 when 19-year-old ye-ye singer Sylvie Vartan captured the hearts of Japanese cinemagoers in the French film "Cherchez l'idole," released here as "Aidoru o Sagase" and in English as "The Chase." Her track from that film, "La plus belle pour aller danser," was a hit here, selling more than a million copies.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 7, 2019
Philippine court orders arrest of Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada on fraud charges
A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada, about a month after the country's Department of Justice (DOJ) recommended filing charges against him on three counts of fraud.
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Aug 12, 2018
Hideki Matsuyama stumbles at PGA Championship as Brooks Koepka takes lead
Hideki Matsuyama shot a 3-over 73 to fall 12 strokes off the pace during the third round at the PGA Championship as American Brooks Koepka claimed the lead in the year's final major on Saturday.
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Aug 5, 2018
Justin Thomas in lead at Bridgestone Invitational; Hideki Matsuyama sitting in 36th place
Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama fell from 10 to 13 shots behind sole leader Justin Thomas and is tied for 36th place after the third round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Saturday.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 12, 2018
U.S. hedge fund Tiger Global, calling SoftBank undervalued, takes $1 billion stake
U.S. hedge fund Tiger Global has built a stake worth over $1 billion in SoftBank Group Corp. as it considers the Japanese firm to be undervalued, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, driving SoftBank shares up as much as 6.8 percent.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
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Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Debate on constitutional revision at a standstill despite Kishida's pledges
With less than two months left before the conclusion of the current session of parliament, any possibility that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can deliver constitutional reform before the end of his term as Liberal Democratic Party president in late September, as he has promised, appears remote.
Sapporo court ruling on Ainu fishing rights presents tough questions
A traditional Ainu preserved food called <i>satchep</i> (dried fish) being made at the government-run National Ainu Museum and Park, nicknamed Upopoy, in the town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on Dec. 25. The Sapporo District Court ruled last month that the Raporo Ainu Nation's rights as an Indigenous people did not extend to having an inherent right to fish for commercial reasons.

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