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YU YAMAMOTO

Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2016
Japanese to be tapped as U.N. chief's special representative to Afghanistan
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is poised to appoint Tadamichi Yamamoto, deputy head of the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, as new chief of the mission and his special representative to the country, U.N. sources said Thursday.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 15, 2016
Choreographer Wilson regrets 'transformative' Kim's early retirement
When Yuna Kim retired after her controversial second-place finish at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, many felt it was too abrupt an end to a brilliant career for the 23-year-old.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2016
Disaster survivors make peace with past, embrace the future
In memory of the events that occurred on March 11, 2011, representatives from the disaster-stricken areas were asked to speak at an event held at the National Theater of Japan in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward. This is a transcript of their speeches.
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BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 10, 2016
Balance propelling Shimane's surge
The Shimane Susanoo Magic on Sunday became the first club in the 24-team circuit to reach 30 wins this season.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 23, 2016
Miyahara primed for a run at first world title
Before the recent Four Continents Championships in Taipei, Satoko Miyahara said she was "tired of finishing second at international events."
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Feb 19, 2016
Osaka noh theater tapping a traditional art to gain new followers
The overseers of Yamamoto NohGakudo, a theater built in the center of Osaka more than 90 years ago, are tapping into the interest of new followers of the traditional theatrical art to fill morning classes that were launched last November.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 28, 2015
'Boku wa Bosan' depicts the mundane reality of life as a Japanese monk
One thing I learned on coming to Japan as an earnest foreign student of Buddhism was that the young monks — those shaven-headed fellows in picturesque robes diligently sweeping the temple grounds — are less ascetic than they look. Off duty, they knock back beers, warble at karaoke bars and...
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BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 15, 2015
Retooled Shimane makes strong start
After a dreadful start, the Shimane Susanoo Magic became one of the league's most improved teams as the 2014-15 season marched on.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 7, 2015
Carp lose to Dragons in final game to miss out on postseason berth
The Chunichi Dragons knocked the Hiroshima Carp out of the Central League playoffs with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday in Nippon Professional Baseball's belated regular-season finale.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 6, 2015
Dragons' Yamamoto, 50, scheduled to make final career start
Chunichi Dragons lefty Masahiro Yamamoto was named on Tuesday to make the final start of his career on Wednesday against the Hiroshima Carp.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 26, 2015
Dragons' Yamamoto, 50, announces retirement
Chunichi Dragons pitcher Masahiro Yamamoto, who turned 50 in August, said Saturday he will retire at the end this season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 31, 2015
Japan routs Taiwan, improves to 3-0 in tournament
The Japan women's national team caused fits for Taiwan in their Group A match at the FIBA Asia Women's Championship on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media
Aug 13, 2015
Spanish-born war photojournalist wins Mika Yamamoto award
Ricardo Garcia Vilanova, a Spanish-born photojournalist, believes photography has the power to make the world a better, more peaceful place.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 30, 2015
Golden oldie Yamamoto knocking at first-team door
The oldest winning pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball history, Masahiro Yamamoto, continued to impress in the minors on Thursday as he builds a case for a chance to pitch on the first team.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 22, 2015
Ageless wonder Yamamoto solid in outing on farm
The oldest winning pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball history, Masahiro Yamamoto worked a season-high 5⅔ innings in the minors on Wednesday as he builds toward making his first-team season debut.
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BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Jul 2, 2015
The new face of Japanese beauty products
A wise woman once said that beauty is pain, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be boring. With designer face masks, even the simple act of skin moisturizing can become fun.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 23, 2015
Toyo Tire chairman, president to resign over product data falsification
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co.'s chairman of the board and company president will resign to take responsibility for data falsification that led to the installation of defective earthquake shock absorbers in 154 buildings.
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2015
Toyo Tire chairman, president likely to resign over shoddy quake products
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Chairman Akira Nobuki and President Takuji Yamamoto are considering resigning following a scandal in which the company installed substandard earthquake shock absorption devices in some buildings, sources said Thursday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 2, 2015
Leading Tokyo restaurants rise in global top-50 ranking
Japan-based restaurants rose in the ranks of the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, which was announced Monday evening in London.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
May 16, 2015
'Kantei Santa' makes himself heard over the din of the election vans
Is crime justified in the service of good?
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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