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Defending Champ Hanyu Leads; Uno 3rd After Men's Short Program
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JAPAN TODAY
GANGNEUNG, South Korea - Defending men's figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu took the lead for Japan after the short program at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday.
Hanyu, who is making his competitive return after being sidelined with an ankle injury sustained in November, s...
GANGNEUNG, South Korea - Defending men's figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu took the lead for Japan after the short program at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday.
Hanyu, who is making his competitive return after being sidelined with an ankle injury sustained in November, s...
- February 16, 2018
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Hirano Takes Silver
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Snowboarder Ayumu Hirano took the silver medal in men’s halfpipe event Wednesday at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
The 19-year-old earned 95.25 points in his second run, but Shaun White of the United States topped that figure in his final attempt, garnering 97.75 from the judge...
Snowboarder Ayumu Hirano took the silver medal in men’s halfpipe event Wednesday at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
The 19-year-old earned 95.25 points in his second run, but Shaun White of the United States topped that figure in his final attempt, garnering 97.75 from the judge...
- February 14, 2018
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Japanese Speedskater Suspended After Failing Doping Test
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JAPAN TODAY
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea - Kei Saito, a member of the Japanese short track speed skating team at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, has tested positive for acetazolamide and been provisionally suspended, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday.
It is the first registered case...
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea - Kei Saito, a member of the Japanese short track speed skating team at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, has tested positive for acetazolamide and been provisionally suspended, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday.
It is the first registered case...
- February 13, 2018
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Should People in Japan Stop Buying Chocolate On Valentine’s Day Out Of A Sense Of Obligation?
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JAPAN TRENDS
The first thing to learn about Valentine’s Day in Japan is that it’s only for women to give to men. The guys are supposed to reciprocate on White Day, or March 14th. Moreover, it’s not just for couples. In fact, women are meant to provide chocolates for all their male colleagues an...
The first thing to learn about Valentine’s Day in Japan is that it’s only for women to give to men. The guys are supposed to reciprocate on White Day, or March 14th. Moreover, it’s not just for couples. In fact, women are meant to provide chocolates for all their male colleagues an...
- February 13, 2018
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Miyahara 4th as Japan Advances in Team Figure Skating
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Japan’s top figure skater Satoko Miyahara finished fourth in the women’s short program in the team competition on Sunday, helping Japan stay in fourth place overall at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
This ensured the nation a place in the free skate stage, which features the top...
Japan’s top figure skater Satoko Miyahara finished fourth in the women’s short program in the team competition on Sunday, helping Japan stay in fourth place overall at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
This ensured the nation a place in the free skate stage, which features the top...
- February 12, 2018
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Abe Begins Talks with Moon Ahead of Olympic Opening Ceremony
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PYEONGCHANG - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe began talks with with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Friday ahead of his attendance at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. Abe said he wanted to affirm trilateral cooperation with South Kor...
PYEONGCHANG - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe began talks with with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Friday ahead of his attendance at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. Abe said he wanted to affirm trilateral cooperation with South Kor...
- February 9, 2018
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Uno Tops Men’s SP, Japan 3rd After 1st Day of Team Skate
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Japan, led by Shoma Uno’s first-place finish in the men’s singles short program, was in third place after the first day of the team figure skating event at the Pyeongchang Olympics on Friday.
Uno scored 103.25 points to finish ahead of Alexei Bychenko of Israel and Patrick Chan o...
Japan, led by Shoma Uno’s first-place finish in the men’s singles short program, was in third place after the first day of the team figure skating event at the Pyeongchang Olympics on Friday.
Uno scored 103.25 points to finish ahead of Alexei Bychenko of Israel and Patrick Chan o...
- February 9, 2018
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Robotic Barista Serves Coffee to Customers at Shibuya Cafe in Central Tokyo
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The success of the robot-staffed Henn na Hotel in Japan has now led to a “robot cafe” in central Tokyo. From February 1st, a robotic barista is serving customers at the Henn na Cafe in a branch of the travel agency HIS in Shibuya.
Known for its humanoid and dinosaur robots, the Hen...
The success of the robot-staffed Henn na Hotel in Japan has now led to a “robot cafe” in central Tokyo. From February 1st, a robotic barista is serving customers at the Henn na Cafe in a branch of the travel agency HIS in Shibuya.
Known for its humanoid and dinosaur robots, the Hen...
- February 9, 2018
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Abe, Pence Vow to Keep Pressure on N Korea
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence agreed Wednesday to work closely with each other and with South Korea to maximize pressure on North Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile development programs.
"It's extremely significant that Mr Pence and I sho...
TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence agreed Wednesday to work closely with each other and with South Korea to maximize pressure on North Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile development programs.
"It's extremely significant that Mr Pence and I sho...
- February 8, 2018
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Mori Building and TeamLab to Open “Borderless” Digital Art Museum in Odaiba, Tokyo Bay, From Summer 2018
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Mori Building will partner with teamLab to open the Mori Building Digital Art Museum: teamLab Borderless this summer at Palette Town in Odaiba, Tokyo Bay.
Set to become one of the major attractions in Tokyo, details regarding opening times and ticket prices are yet to be released, ...
Mori Building will partner with teamLab to open the Mori Building Digital Art Museum: teamLab Borderless this summer at Palette Town in Odaiba, Tokyo Bay.
Set to become one of the major attractions in Tokyo, details regarding opening times and ticket prices are yet to be released, ...
- February 6, 2018
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