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OLYMPICS
Nov 16, 2019
Volunteers start 2020 training
Diversity was on full display at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Nov 16, 2019
South Korea rallies past Mexico, secures 2020 Olympic berth
South Korea didn't just book a spot in the Premier12 final with its win over Mexico on Friday night.
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2019
Japanese organizers confident Odaiba's water will be safe for Olympians to swim in
The organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics on Friday said they are confident next year's outdoor swimming races won't be canceled like the test run in August was, thanks to measures to keep E. coli bacteria at acceptable levels.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Nov 15, 2019
Ep. 22 'Tip Off'
Last week's episode of "Terrace House" made it look like the housemates were on the verge of pairing off into couples: Emika and Ruka; Haruka and Peppe; and Hana and Ryo. The commentators love how harmonious and lovey-dovey the house has become (with the positive mood making their own lives feel stress...
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 14, 2019
Koshigaya Alphas sign forward Jawad Williams
The Koshigaya Alphas have signed veteran forward Jawad Williams, who played a key role for the Alvark Tokyo in their back-to-back B. League first division championship seasons in 2017-18 and 2018-19.
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 13, 2019
Vissel Kobe's David Villa wants to end career on New Year's Day
In a Wednesday news conference occasionally interrupted by tears, Vissel Kobe striker David Villa announced his decision to retire after the end of the current J. League season.
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2019
Tokyo confirms it will hold vote for governor and assembly by-elections on July 5
Tokyo will hold a gubernatorial election on July 5 next year, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on July 24, the capital's election committee announced Wednesday.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 13, 2019
New York beats Tokyo to become world's top innovative city
New York took first place in a list of the world's most innovative cities on Tuesday, with the United States performing strongly for its embrace of smart technology and startups.
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2019
Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines to be partially suspended Nov. 16 due to construction
Parts of the Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, major transportation arteries in Tokyo that carry millions of passengers every day, will be partially out of service for most of Saturday due to construction at Shinagawa Station and preparations leading up to the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station next...
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Nov 11, 2019
Trio's MLB dreams may impact Samurai Japan's gold medal quest
The Hiroshima Carp's Ryosuke Kikuchi, quite possibly the most dynamic defensive second baseman in the world (at least in the conversation), could be playing in MLB next season.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 9, 2019
Alvark dominate early, hold off Golden Kings down the stretch
The Alvark Tokyo built a 13-point cushion by halftime in Saturday's series opener against the visiting Ryukyu Golden Kings.

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’