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Japan’s cultural treasures still exposed to fire risk as safety upgrades stall
Work has yet to begin at about 30 per cent of priority heritage sites nearly 7 years after the blaze that destroyed Okinawa’s Shuri Castle. ( read original story ...)
Japan rallies to beat Australia 4-3 behind Masataka Yoshida home run; Taiwan tops South Korea
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two out by Masataka Yoshida in the World Baseball Classic. ( read original story ...)
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Even Japanese Emperor Naruhito and the royal family are Ohtani fans, make appearance at Tokyo Dome
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko arrived at the Tokyo Dome for Japan’s critical game Sunday against Australia at the World Baseball Classic. Even the royal family are fans of ... ( read original story ...)
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World Baseball Classic live scores today: Yoshida powers Japan to win
Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida's clutch homer lifts Japan past Australia. Keep up with all the World Baseball Classic action on a busy Sunday schedule. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani, Japan survive WBC upset bid from Australia
Australia's attempt at a massive upset at the WBC came up short, thanks in large part to Masataka Yoshida's two-run home run in the seventh inning. ( read original story ...)
Baseball-Japan power past Australia in front of Emperor Naruhito
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 8 (Reuters) - Masataka Yoshida's late home run triggered a comeback win for Samurai Japan over Australia on Sunday at the Tokyo Dome, where Emperor Naruhito made a rare ... ( read original story ...)
Japan outlasts Australia, clinches Group C in WBC
Masataka Yoshida belted a two-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning, helping defending champion Japan clinch Group C in pool play of the World Baseball Classic with a 4-3 victory over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rallies late to beat Australia behind Yoshida HR
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two outs by Masataka Yoshida. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Premier Makes First Japan Visit Since 1972, Defying China
Taiwan’s premier made a personal trip to Japan and appeared in public to watch the island’s baseball team in action, a rare visit that risks deteriorating Tokyo’s ties with China further. ( read original story ...)
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Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui successfully defended her title at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon on Sunday (8), winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:21:54 after a late breakaway from Japan ... ( read original story ...)
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Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says
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