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Shohei Ohtani: a Japanese baseball star so loved even Koreans flock to him
The Japanese star is considered one of the most talented players in history. Now he finds himself in an unfami…
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Shohei Ohtani: a Japanese baseball star so loved even Koreans flock to him
The Japanese star is considered one of the most talented players in history. Now he finds himself in an unfami…
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Experience: I’m a world champion litter-picker
The competition was intense. At one point, the members of another team came over to us and tried to pick rubbi…
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Lionel Messi: outcry in China and Hong Kong after star returns from injury in time for Japan match
Hong Kong fans need answers over missed fixture, government says, amid online furore over Inter Miami tourChin…
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You need to calm down: Taylor Swift can fly from Tokyo to Super Bowl in time, says Japan embassy
Singer should be able to see boyfriend Travis Kelce in person despite 17-hour time change and 12-hour flight, …
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Ex-MLB star Trevor Bauer criticized for apparent support of US Navy officer jailed in Japan
Bauer criticized in Japan for apparent support of Ridge AlkonisEx-MLB star signed with Yokohama after release …
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The Dodgers see $700m Shohei Ohtani as an investment rather than an expense
Los Angeles are getting both a brilliant pitcher and hitter in the Japanese star. They’ll also reap an enormou…
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Ichiro Suzuki, 50, smashes school window with towering home run
Japanese great was instructing high school team in HokkaidoIchiro, 50, will be eligible for Baseball Hall of F…
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Osaka’s baseball underdogs hope one more win will lift curse of KFC
Many in the city have put the Hanshin Tigers’ lack of success down to an unusual Colonel Sanders-based superst…
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Endo can be a success at Liverpool – and a better buy than Caicedo | John Duerden
Midfielder was impressive in Bundesliga and captains Japan but Asian players rarely get the credit they deserv…
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The First Slam Dunk review – basketball is the universe in resplendent hit anime
Takehiko Inoue’s classic manga spinoff has magnificent on-court scenes, but doesn’t quite sink the backstoryAt…
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Andrés Iniesta’s Japan adventure ends with sense of unfulfilled promise
Spaniard did not help Vissel Kobe reach stated aim of being the biggest club in Asia but there was plenty to e…
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The female sumo wrestlers fighting for recognition – a photo essay
Sumo – a historical Japanese martial art and a longtime favourite sport of the nation – is open solely to male…
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Small, Slow But Steady review – meditative boxing tale as deaf fighter rethinks life
Film follows Keiko, deaf since birth, making her way in the ring when Covid-19 lockdown arrives in Japan and s…
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Japan’s ageing footballers get their kicks in over-80s league
Soccer for Life league in Tokyo has about 40 players, enough for three teams, playing 30-minute matchesThere a…
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Japan’s top ad agency indicted over Olympics bid-rigging scandal
Dentsu Group charged after arrest of Tokyo 2020 committee official accused of rigging Games-related tendersJap…
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Former halfpipe world champion Kyle Smaine killed in avalanche at age of 31
American was caught up in avalanche in Japan on SundayOne other unidentified man died in accidentKyle Smaine, …
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Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal threatens to derail Winter Games bid
Japanese official says corruption claims could damage Sapporo’s chances of hosting 2030 eventMore than a year …
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Litter-picking Japanese fan explains the importance of clearing up at World Cup – video
Japan fans at the World Cup in Qatar have been picking up litter in the stands after matches, win, lose or dra…
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‘A historic moment’: Japanese World Cup hopes surge ahead of crucial Costa Rica match
Fans believe the Samurai Blue are part of wave of teams changing the face of football after defeat of GermanyA…