Police in Sapporo have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his common-law wife, who is in her 30s, at their home on Friday night. According to police, the incident occurred at around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bullet trains host wrestling, dining events in new travel trend
Wrestlers face off in a shinkansen bullet train traveling from Tokyo to Nagoya in central Japan, with cheers erupting throughout the packed car as they exchange kicks and execute pile drivers. This is ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Champions League final: Japan’s Yokohama F-Marinos come back to beat UAE’s Al Ain in first leg
Harry Kewell’s Yokohama edge Al Ain side managed by Hernan Crespo, who met Kewell in 2005’s Liverpool v Milan final of Uefa Champions League. ( read original story ...)
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A recent study has found that episodes of heavy snowfall and rain likely contributed to a swarm of earthquakes over the past several years in northern Japan. This is the first time that climate conditions have been found to initiate some quakes. The ... ( read original story ...)
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One of the most fascinating mobster stories is the story of Tokyo Joe, the Chicago mob figure who survived three gunshots to the head and went on to be a crucial informant for the FBI. Tokyo Joe’s real name was Ken Eto. ( read original story ...)
Osaka quickly finding her feet on clay at Italian Open
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Yokohama rallies past Al-Ain for 2-1 win in 1st leg of Asian Champions League final
Yokohama F.Marinos came from behind to take a first-leg lead in the Asian Champions League final, defeating Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates 2-1. ( read original story ...)
Spirited fightback leaves Yokohama F. Marinos on the brink of historic AFC Champions League triumph
There appeared to be little danger when Al Ain pinged a hopeful ball forward but, through sheer pace and determination, Soufiane Rahimi would surge past a dumbfounded Eduardo and, while his initial ... ( read original story ...)