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<title>JTB Unveils Special WBC Tour</title>
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<description><![CDATA[JTB on March 10th unveiled to the media the details of a special viewing tour for Japan’s games in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), held at Tokyo Dome. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-10 18:10:21</pubDate>
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<title>Takuma Inoue to Face Kazuto Ioka at Tokyo Dome on May 2</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A compelling matchup has been added to the boxing card as WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue is set to defend his title against WBC bantamweight No. 3 contender Kazuto Ioka at Tokyo Dome on May 2. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-06 18:47:14</pubDate>
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<title>Japan Wins WBC Opener by Mercy Rule, Ohtani Hits Grand Slam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Japan’s national team began its World Baseball Classic campaign with a commanding victory on March 6th, defeating Taiwan 13-0 in a seven-inning mercy-rule game in Group C of the first round at Tokyo Dome. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-06 18:42:27</pubDate>
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<title>Osako Finishes 12th as Top Japanese Runner at Tokyo Marathon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tokyo Marathon was held on March 1st along a course running from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to Tokyo Station, with Suguru Osako, who holds the Japanese national record and competes for Li-Ning, finishing 12th in 2 hours, 5 minutes and 59 seconds to post the best result among Japanese runners in the men’s race. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-02 00:00:34</pubDate>
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<title>Gold Medal Pair Vow Not to Give Up After Olympic Success</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, the pair known as “RikuRyu,” spoke at a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward on February 25th, reflecting on their victory in pair skating at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and the determination that carried them through the competition. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-26 01:54:35</pubDate>
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<title>We watch basketball because of them: Most spectacular players of Japan’s B.League</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Basketball is booming in Japan. The national team has competed in back-to-back Olympics for the first time since the 1970s.  (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-22 06:43:13</pubDate>
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<title>Osaka Marathon Draws 35,000 Runners in Warm Springlike Weather</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Nearly 35,000 runners raced through the streets of Osaka on February 22nd as the Osaka Marathon, now in its 14th year, was held in unseasonably warm conditions reminiscent of late April. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-23 00:54:34</pubDate>
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<title>Carp Player Released on Bail Over Use of Zombie Tobacco</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ryutaro Hazuki, a player for the Hiroshima Carp who has been indicted on charges of using a designated drug known as “zombie tobacco,” was released on bail on February 18th. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-19 00:59:19</pubDate>
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<title>Japanese Pair Surge From Fifth To Capture Gold</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The pairs free skating event saw the duo known as “Rikuryu,” Riku Miura, 24, and Ryuichi Kihara, 33, of the Kinoshita Group, capture a dramatic gold medal in a stunning comeback, delivering a performance that brought the entire arena to its feet and earning 158.13 points, the highest free skating score in history. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-17 11:01:55</pubDate>
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<title>FC Barcelona and 1xBet: successful partnership proven by time</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148159.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[We often hear the question: who does 1xBet sponsor? In this article, we’re going to talk about the mutually beneficial partnership between this global betting brand and FC Barcelona, one of the best football clubs in the world. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-01-20 17:51:17</pubDate>
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<title>Groundbreaking Held for New Rugby Stadium in Tokyo</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148374.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[A groundbreaking event was held for the new Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, scheduled to open in 2030 at Meiji Jingu Gaien in Tokyo, with operator Mitsui Fudosan and its partners announcing that the facility will carry the secondary name 'SMBC Olive Square'. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-13 03:36:43</pubDate>
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<title>Roki Sasaki’s 2025 MLB Decision: What His Posting Means for Fantasy Baseball Managers</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148379.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Roki Sasaki’s decision to join Major League Baseball has evolved from international speculation into an on-field reality that is already influencing both MLB outcomes and fantasy baseball strategy. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-13 16:42:20</pubDate>
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<title>Murase Lands Historic Gold With Daring Final Run in Olympic Big Air</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148343.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[The women’s snowboard big air final was held at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, where Beijing Olympic bronze medalist Murase Kokomo, 21, of TOKIO Inkarami captured the gold medal, becoming the first Japanese woman to win gold in the event and the first in women’s snowboarding history to reach the podium at two consecutive Olympics. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-10 12:48:20</pubDate>
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<title>Ohtani Co-Authors Picture Book Starring Beloved Dog Decoy</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148300.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[A picture book co-authored by Shohei Ohtani, featuring his beloved dog Decoy as the main character, has been released in the United States, with all proceeds set to be donated to charity. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-05 01:42:02</pubDate>
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<title>Yokozuna Join Annual Bean-Throwing Ceremony</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An annual Setsubun ceremony was held on February 3rd at Naritasan Shinshoji temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, drawing large crowds as actors Taiga Nakano and Sei Shiraishi joined sumo grand champions Toyoshoryu and Onosato on stage to scatter small bags filled with peanuts and soybeans, praying for an abundant harvest and good fortune while worshippers below raised their voices and reached out eagerly for the offerings. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-04 03:35:26</pubDate>
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<title>Japanese Olympic Team Arrives in Milan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics set to open on February 6, the Japanese Olympic team arrived in Milan on February 1, led by head of delegation Hidehito Ito and deputy head Masahiko Harada, marking the start of final preparations for the Games. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-02 01:44:17</pubDate>
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<title>Rakuten Team Song to Be Removed as Station Melody</title>
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<description><![CDATA[JR East has decided to abolish the departure melody using the Rakuten Eagles’ team song at Miyaginohara Station on the JR Senseki Line in Sendai, a station known as the closest stop to the team’s home stadium, company officials said on February 1st, a move prompted by the introduction of one-driver train operations on the Senseki Line in March due to a shortage of crew members, which will eliminate conductors who press the platform departure buttons, drawing regretful reactions from fans who had grown attached to the melody. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-02-02 01:46:35</pubDate>
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<title>Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group to Secure Naming Rights for Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is set to acquire the naming rights to Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, often described as the spiritual home of Japanese rugby, in a deal worth around 100 billion yen in total. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-01-30 06:21:34</pubDate>
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<title>Snowy Sprint Drills Keep Farm Horses Healthy in Hokkaido</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A horse exercise event aimed at preventing a lack of activity among working farm horses is being opened to the public in Otofuke, Hokkaido, through weekdays until February 20th. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-01-27 02:05:05</pubDate>
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<title>Honda Returns to F1 With Aston Martin Power Unit</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148162.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Honda will return to Formula One from the 2026 season, marking a renewed entry into the world’s top level of motorsport as the company positions racing as a direct driver of its future passenger car business. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-01-21 13:32:42</pubDate>
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<title>Kyoto Student Crowned First Lucky Man</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A traditional New Year event known as the “Lucky Man Selection,” in which participants compete to be the first to pray for the new year, was held on January 10th at Nishinomiya Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture, the head shrine of “Ebessan,” the deity of prosperous business. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-01-12 05:44:09</pubDate>
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<title>Yokozuna Perform Ring-Entering Ceremony at Meiji Shrine</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148046.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Both yokozuna, Toyoshoryu and Onosato, performed a dedication ring-entering ceremony on January 6th at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, which begins on January 11th at Ryogoku Kokugikan, drawing a crowd of around 2,000 spectators under clear skies. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-01-07 06:38:37</pubDate>
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<title>Adapting Fitness to Japanese Living: Smart Solutions for Small Spaces & Busy Lives</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148054.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Living in Japan teaches you very quickly how to be intentional with space — and time. Apartments are thoughtfully designed, but let’s be honest, they’re not exactly sprawling. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-01-07 09:03:14</pubDate>
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<title>Inside Pro Baseball’s Revenue Playbook</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148032.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Japan’s professional baseball business continues to evolve, with teams increasingly adopting aggressive strategies to expand revenue beyond the game itself. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-01-05 08:28:51</pubDate>
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<title>The Sporting Map of Southeast Asia: Where Travel Meets Pure Competition</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Philippines and Southeast Asia have created a vibrant sporting scene where heat, noise, and passion rise together like steam from a street court at dusk. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-01-06 06:04:49</pubDate>
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<title>Okinawa Unveils Plan for J.League Stadium</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148001.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Okinawa Prefecture has unveiled a development plan for a J.League-standard stadium to be built in Okunoyama Park in Naha, with initial construction costs estimated at approximately 26.4 billion yen. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2025-12-29 06:03:58</pubDate>
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<title>Golf Icon Shoji Ozaki Dies at 78</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/147975.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Shoji Ozaki, a professional golfer affectionately known as “Jumbo” and the most successful winner in Japanese golf history, died on December 23 of sigmoid colon cancer. He was 78. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2025-12-25 07:56:46</pubDate>
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<title>From Khusanov to Son Heung-min: Asia’s best footballers in 2025</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/147951.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[International betting brand 1xBet has compiled a list of our continent’s top 5 players who have excelled this year. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2025-12-19 19:59:19</pubDate>
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<title>Ukrainian-Born New Ozeki Aonishiki Tours Kansai</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/147961.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ukrainian-born new ozeki Aonishiki, 21, appeared at the winter regional tour’s Amagasaki tournament on December 12th, marking another milestone in a career shaped by displacement and perseverance. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2025-12-23 00:33:21</pubDate>
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<title>Gifu Girls High School Targets Winter Cup Glory</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/147952.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gifu Girls High School is aiming to reclaim the national crown at the Winter Cup for the first time in seven years, with the team drawing strength from the remarkable comeback of its on-court leader, who overcame a devastating injury with the support of her family and teammates. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2025-12-19 20:03:11</pubDate>
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