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YOKOHAMA

Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 26, 2013
Observing the world in Yokohama's giant Orbi
What's on show at this new, nature-themed high-tech museum should appeal to your senses — literally.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 18, 2013
Upbeat Morgan makes impact on, off field for BayStars
It doesn't take a lot of digging to get to the root of Nyjer Morgan as a baseball player. The Yokohama BayStars outfielder practices hard, plays hard and, as a point of pride, keeps things refreshingly simple.
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 17, 2013
Marinos climb back into first place by beating FC Tokyo
Yokohama F. Marinos reclaimed top spot in the J.League table with a 2-0 win over FC Tokyo on Saturday night.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / A TASTE OF HOME
Aug 15, 2013
Barbecue like they do it in the South
"Hamburger shops are a dime a dozen in Tokyo these days, but there are very few places doing barbecue," said Lauren Shannon, owner of Bulldog Barbeque (www.bulldogbbq.jp).
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 7, 2013
Weekend results deny Sanfrecce chance to stretch legs
League leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima went into last weekend's game against Urawa Reds with a real chance to pull clear of the chasing pack, but after crashing to a 3-1 defeat at Saitama Stadium, the top of the table now looks more congested than ever.
BASKETBALL
Jul 26, 2013
Fukuoka hires Tuck
Former Chinese Basketball Association star Mack Tuck has been hired as the Rizing Fukuoka's new head coach, a source close to the situation confirmed Friday morning.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 24, 2013
Giggs urges patience, tips Kagawa for big role at United
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs insists there is no need to panic at the club's lukewarm start under new manager David Moyes, and believes teammate Shinji Kagawa has what it takes to make a big impression over the coming season.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 23, 2013
Marinos snatch victory from Kagawa, Manchester United
Shinji Kagawa came off the bench but failed to prevent Manchester United from falling to a 3-2 exhibition-match defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos on Tuesday night.

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