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WORLD XV

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May 15, 2023
Japan wraps up world championships by winning mixed team gold
Japan wrapped up the judo world championships by taking gold in the mixed team competition on Sunday.
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May 12, 2023
Saki Niizoe captures first judo world title
Saki Niizoe won her first individual world title in the under-70 kg final at the World Judo Championships on Thursday.
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BASEBALL
May 12, 2023
World Baseball Classic documentary headed to theaters in Japan
A documentary film about Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic victory will be shown at theaters around the country for three weeks from June 2, NPB Enterprise Inc. said Thursday.
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Rugby
May 11, 2023
Eddie Jones finalizes Wallabies staff ahead of 'smash and grab' World Cup bid
The Australian has been slowly building his coaching team since taking over from the axed Dave Rennie in January, with all 11 members now on board.
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May 10, 2023
Haruka Funakubo loses worlds 57-kg final to Canada's Christa Deguchi
Japan's gold medal tally remains at three in Doha after Soichi Hashimoto came third in the men's 73 kg.
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Rugby
May 9, 2023
Faf de Klerk says Springboks motivated to 'prove world wrong'
The feisty scrum-half believes the underdog tag fits the fourth-ranked defending world champions ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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May 9, 2023
Siblings Uta and Hifumi Abe defend crowns at judo worlds
With their parents watching from the stands, the Tokyo Olympic gold medalists each picked up a second consecutive and fourth career world title.
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May 7, 2023
Yuri Yoshida wins first Japan women's major title
The 23-year-old finished at 1-over 289, three strokes clear of South Korean runner-up Shin Ji Yai, at Ibaraki Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture.
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Rugby
May 4, 2023
Former World Rugby President Bernard Lapasset dies
Bernard Lapasset, former president of rugby union's governing body and the driving force behind Paris' successful 2024 Olympic bid, has died. He was 75.
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May 2, 2023
Ukraine withdraws from judo worlds over Russian soldier presence
The International Judo Federation gave judoka from Russia and Belarus the green light to compete at the May 7-14 championships in Doha.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 2, 2023
FIFA threatens to pull broadcast of Women’s World Cup in Europe
Gianni Infantino described offers from 'Big 5' nations as undervalued.
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SOCCER
May 2, 2023
Shuichi Gonda determined to reach next World Cup despite obstacles
The 34-year-old faces a lack of national team call-ups following his club's relegation to the second division of the J. League.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
May 1, 2023
As travel demand rebounds, Okinawa firms look to sustainable tourism
Local businesses are exploring ways to re-establish Okinawa's rich nature and unique history and culture as valuable tourism resources.
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BASKETBALL
Apr 30, 2023
Japan to face Australia and Germany in tough FIBA World Cup group
Japan is cohosting the tournament, which opens in late August, with the Philippines and Indonesia.
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CULTURE / Film
Apr 27, 2023
‘Okiku and the World’: Rare romance plot refreshing for period drama
Junji Sakamoto’s tender drama aptly balances lowbrow comedy with sumptuous visuals to portray a romance between urban commoners that defies conventions.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 25, 2023
Japan's Yui Hasegawa and Moeka Minami on a mission at Women's World Cup
After making their tournament debut four years ago in France, the two Nadeshiko Japan stars want to bring the former world champion back to the winner's podium.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 25, 2023
FIFA receives four bids to host 2027 Women's World Cup
The hosts will be appointed by the FIFA Congress on May 17, 2024.
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Rugby
Apr 25, 2023
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi could miss World Cup with knee injury
A South African Rugby Union insider said on Monday that the 31-year-old World Cup-winning skipper had seen specialists and is set to meet another on Tuesday.
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Apr 23, 2023
Surfing legend Kelly Slater misses cut to leave career in limbo
Known for his prowess and style, the 51-year-old is the sport's youngest and oldest world champion.
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CULTURE / Music
Apr 22, 2023
A new music festival shakes up Kyoto's staid atmosphere
Kyotophonie, a sister event to photography festival Kyotographie, succeeds in its uniqueness and use of storied spaces, but it’s not clear who the event is actually for.

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