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Ohtani Comes Through in Pinch for Angels

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s versatility was on display again Sunday.
The two-way star launched a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning that sent Andrew Heaney and the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bothered by a sore knee, Ohtani d...

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Japanese Helicopter Carrier To Tour South China Sea, Indian Ocean for Two Months

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - Japan will send a large helicopter carrier to the South China Sea and Indian Ocean for a second straight year as it looks to bolster its presence in the strategic maritime region with annual tours, two Japanese officials said.
"This is part Japan's efforts to promote a free ...

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Ohtani Returns as DH, But Halos Fall To M’s

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels activated two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday and used him as the designated hitter in their game against the Seattle Mariners.
Ohtani and his injured right elbow are only cleared to hit for now, but Los Ange...

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Women’s University in Tokyo to Accept Transgender Students From 2020

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JAPAN TIMES
 
A national women’s university in Tokyo will start accepting students in April 2020 who were assigned male at birth but identify as female.
The education ministry said it believes Ochanomizu University will become Japan’s first women’s university to accept transgender students.
Ochan...

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3,473 Taken to Hospitals Nationwide Due to Heatstroke From June 25-July 1

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Tuesday that 3,473 people were taken to hospitals across Japan to be treated for heatstroke in the week from June 25 to July 1 . The figure was a sharp increase over 667 for the week before (June 18-24).
The Meteorological Agency ...

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Japanese Man Tries to High Five Stranger On Street, Gets Struck in The Face Twice Instead

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Arguably more tragic than being left hanging.
Japanese soccer fans — Mr. Sato included — are in high spirits after the Samurai Blue’s epic victory against Colombia. With the team now advancing to the final 16 despite losing to Poland, everyone’s in a chirpy mood.
But an unexpected i...

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Japanese and Polish fans praise the Samurai Blue’s teamwork following World Cup progress

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Japan and Poland’s World Cup game Thursday, the last in the tournament’s group stage, has united Polish and Japanese soccer fans in Tokyo, with many praising the Samurai Blue’s teamwork and fair play as examples to follow.
The game ended 1-0 to Poland following a solitary goal by de...

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Your Name Director Makoto Shinkai, Other Anime Creators Invited to Join Oscar Academy

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Three directors and arguably the greatest anime composer of all time asked to join organization.
Despite anime becoming steadily more popular around the world, and bolstering its critical acclaim in the process, the medium has had limited success at the Oscars. Hayao Miyazaki’s Spir...

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No Win, No Problem: Fans in Japan Keep Faith For Last 16

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - Japanese soccer fans did not get the win they wanted but took heart from their team's grit as the Samurai Blue came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Senegal, keeping their hopes of an improbable place in the World Cup last 16 on track.
Japan looked on the verge of defeat i...

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Okinawa Marks 73rd Anniversary of End of World War II Battle

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JAPAN TODAY
 
NAHA - Okinawa marked Saturday the 73rd anniversary of the end of a World War II ground battle that claimed over 200,000 lives, with its governor reiterating calls for the reduction of U.S. forces in the island prefecture, citing easing tensions with North Korea.
"Developments towar...

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