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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] SOCCER | Gamba Osaka’s Yasuhito Endo Sets Mark for Most Appearances in J1
Durability is a defining trait of Yasuhito Endo’s soccer career. The Kagoshima native has been a fixture in [&hellip
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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK ] Longtime Caddie Daisuke Shindo Pursues Other Opportunities Connected to the Sport
Throughout his adult life, the golf course has been Daisuke Shindo’s home away from home. A professional caddie [&he
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Standout Forward Yuri Terao Continues Quest to Reach the NHL
Yuri Terao had a strong first season with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies in the 2019-20 campaign, which he hopes […]
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[ODDS and EVENS] B. League, KBL Strengthen Ties with Opportunity for Player Movement
In an effort to bolster competition in East Asia, the B. League and the Korean Basketball League finalized […
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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] MLB Impasse, COVID-19 Pandemic Raise Doubts about 2020 Season
(Feature Photo: Baseball: the 2020 Nippon pro baseball season has started.) The clock is ticking. MLB […]
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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] After Missing Season-Opening Race, Takuma Sato Gears up for GMR Grand Prix
It’s back to the drawing board for veteran driver Takuma Sato after a disappointing start to his 2020 IndyCar [&hellip
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Basketball | ‘Mr. SeaHorses’ Sakuragi Retires at 43
“Mr. SeaHorses” was an iconic figure for 19 seasons with one franchise in Japan’s evolving pro basketball scene. [&h
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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Almond Eye Obliterates Competition in Victoria Mile, Ties G1 Turf Record
French jockey Christophe Lemaire rode Almond Eye to an impressive victory in the 15th Victoria Mile last Sunday at [&h
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[Japan Sports Notebook] COVID-19 Hiatus: For Naomi Osaka, An Opportunity For Personal Growth
This is the debut of the Japan Sports Notebook, a weekly column for JAPAN Forward. Time away […]
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[Odds and Evens] Celebrating Hoop Legend Takehiko Orimo’s Career, 50th Birthday
For 27 seasons, Takehiko Orimo’s never-wavering commitment to his craft was on display on the basketball court. [&
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Wizards Coach Scott Brooks: Rui Hachimura ‘Had a Great Year’ as a Rookie
Rui Hachimura and the Washington Wizards haven’t played a game since a 122-115 victory over the New York Knicks [&hell
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2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: Rugby World Cup and Other ‘Firsts’ in Japanese Sports
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan this […]