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TAKAMIYAMA

Japan Times
SUMO / Regional Voices: Chubu
Jul 18, 2022
1972 Nagoya Basho a key turning point for foreign sumo wrestlers
The year was pivotal, marking the return of Okinawa to Japan and the normalizing of diplomatic ties between Japan and China.
Japan Times
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Mar 27, 2021
There¡¯s more to hanami than cherry blossoms
Plum blossoms, azaleas and chrysanthemums are also celebrated nationwide during their seasonal appearance.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 13, 2020
Fans have to turn to other options for their sumo fix during virus-related down period
Books, movies and the internet are among things sumo fans can use to pass time until the action in the ring resumes
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 24, 2020
Sentoryu embodied colorful sumo nickname
Since Takamiyama first blazed a trail to Japan in 1964, 30 other Americans have followed the giant Hawaiian into professional sumo.
SUMO
Jul 8, 2019
Sumo 101: Charismatic rikishi
One of sumo¡¯s most defining features is the stoicism of its wrestlers.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 4, 2019
Nagoya Basho historically significant for foreign wrestlers and sumo fans
When you think of the Nagoya tournament what first comes to mind?
Japan Times
SUMO
May 18, 2019
Sumo 101: Endorsements
One of the unique aspects of sumo¡¯s attire is a lack of associated wearable merchandise.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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