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YONEX OPEN

Japan Times
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Sep 25, 2016
Takahashi, Matsutomo fall to Danish pair in Olympic rematch
Rio Games gold medalists Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsutomo lost in a rematch of last month's Olympic final on Sunday as Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl of Denmark got their revenge in a 19-21, 21-18, 21-12 win to claim the Yonex Open Japan.
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Sep 24, 2016
Partners Takahashi, Matsutomo secure spot in Yonex Open Japan doubles final
Rio Olympic gold medalists Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsutomo reached the final at the Yonex Open Japan on Saturday, setting up a rematch of last month's final against Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl of Denmark.
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Sep 23, 2016
Yamaguchi defeats Okuhara in seventh try, moves on to Yonex Open Japan semifinals
Akane Yamaguchi finally got her first win over Nozomi Okuhara in their seventh meeting and reached the semifinals at the Yonex Open Japan on Friday, claiming a 21-11, 23-21 victory in the women's singles.
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Sep 22, 2016
Rio gold medalists Takahashi, Matsutomo advance to quarterfinals at Yonex Open Japan
Rio Olympic gold medal-winning pair Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsutomo eased into the women's doubles quarterfinals of the Yonex Open Japan badminton tournament on Thursday.
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Sep 21, 2016
Okuhara triumphs over Kjaersfeldt in Yonex Open opener
Rio Olympic bronze medalist Nozomi Okuhara eased into the second round of the Yonex Open Japan on Wednesday by defeating Line Kjaersfeldt 21-13, 21-6 in her opening match.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Sep 9, 2016
Badminton riding wave of popularity after Japan squad's success in Rio
Led by the gold medal-winning feat of the world's No. 1-ranked female doubles pair, Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsutomo, the Japan badminton squad achieved real success in last month's Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and it's helped boost the popularity of the sport here.
New JAL chief concerned about yen’s ‘excessive’ weakness
Mitsuko Tottori became Japan Airlines’ first female CEO on April 1, having risen through the ranks as a flight attendant and heading the flight attendant and customer experience divisions.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts
The rate of the yen against the U.S. dollar is displayed in the trading room at foreign exchange brokerage Gaitame.com in Tokyo on Thursday.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other
Natsumi Sakai, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s candidate and one of four female candidates running in the by-election, touts her experience as a cancer survivor and midwife as having prepared her to tackle issues that women currently face.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.

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From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

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Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

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