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Girls are allowed to play ball at Japanese high school baseball tournament
This file photo from August 13, 2019 shows Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter. (Mainichi/Kenji Konoha)
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Football-Japan retains East Asian title after Chinese stalemate
Tournament hosts Japan retained their East Asian Championship women's title on Tuesday after being held 0-0 by China in Kashima, east of Tokyo. The draw meant Futoshi Ikeda's side finished two points clear of defending Asian champions…
Tai and Chou thrilled with wins in Taipei Open final
Badminton world number 2 Tai Tzu-ying (戴資穎) of Taiwan won the Yonex Taipei Open for the fourth time yesterday, beating world number 35 Saena Kawakami of…
Mode 7 Gaming Center combines retro favorites with modern style in Punxsutawney | Local
PUNXSUTAWNEY - Mode 7 Gaming Center is a new arcade experience unique to Punxsutawney, combining retro…
The video game advertising market is booming around the world | BrightRoll, Flurry, Google, InMobi,…
A new research study from JCMR with the title Global Video Game Advertising Market Research Report 2022 provides an in-depth assessment of Video Game Advertising, including key market trends, upcoming technologies, industry…
Stars absent, but opportunities abundant at East Asia event
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The absence of Premier League Golden Boot winner Son Heung-min and other stars from South Korea and Japan gives local players a late chance at the Asian Championships East to claim a World Cup.South Korean coach…
Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak ends in Cleveland.
July 17 1939 - Henry Picard beats Byron Nelson 1-up in 37 holes to win the PGA Championship. 1941 - Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak is stopped by the Indians' Al Smith and Jim Bagby before 67,000 in Cleveland. 1955 - Beverly…
Japanese parliamentarians visit Taiwan
Seven Japanese lawmakers will visit Taiwan later this month, according to Taiwan's foreign ministry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on July 12 confirmed an announcement made by Frank Hsieh, Taiwan's representative to Japan, that a…
Live Updates World Games Softball Semi-Finals: Team USA vs Australia
HOOVER, Ala. - A trip to the gold medal game against Japan is one of the issues Tuesday night at the Hoover Met between Team USA and Australia. Team USA is undefeated so far at the 2022 World Games with wins over Italy, Chinese Taipei and!-->…
Nexon Announces First Closed Beta Test for Tales Weaver: Second Run in Japan
Nexon will release its new MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game)"Weaver's Tales: Round Twoin Japan this year. Nexon announced the release date during a media showcase held in Japan on July 7. A closed beta test will…
Rugby-France coach says goal achieved after beating Japan
France achieved their goal in winning their two-Test series against Japan by providing Test experience for several of their fringe players, coach Fabien Galthie said after the narrow 20-15 second win in Tokyo. France left many of their…
Japan’s Shinzo Abe has sought to revive the economy and fulfill the conservative agenda
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stands in front of the national flag of Japan after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) annual convention in Tokyo, Japan March 5, 2017. REUTERS/Toru HanaiJoin now for FREE unlimited access to…
IOC’s Bach hails Japan’s coordination behind Sapporo 2030 bid
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Tuesday that close cooperation between the Japanese Olympic Committee and the country's various levels of government is a boon for Sapporo as a…
Meet the Ukrainian sumo wrestlers who fled to Japan to train for the 2022 World Games
A team of six Ukrainian sumo wrestlers whose training was interrupted by the Russian invasion will soon travel to the United States to compete in the World Games 2022. The World Games are an international multi-sport event organized with…
MLB: Blue Jays’ Yusei Kikuchi ends 7-start winless streak at home
TORONTO (Kyodo) — Yusei Kikuchi got off to a quality start Thursday, earning his first victory in more than six weeks for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Residents of tsunami-ravaged part of Japan unhappy with ‘reconstruction games’
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Ghost of Tsushima has made publishers more open to games about Japan’s history
There was once a time when games based on Japanese history didn't appeal to publishers, but that all seems to have changed with the release of Ghost of Tsushima. Tenchu creator Takuma Endo explained in an interview how Sucker Punch's…
Noma Sets Crypto Feature Trio (Exclusive) – Global Briefings – Deadline
Noma is preparing a trio of crypto feature films
EXCLUSIVE: Japanese film company Noma is developing a series of three feature films about the world of crypto, starring Sefi Carmel (The Legacy of Lies) as a composer and sound…
Nkamhoua concludes two friendlies with the Finnish national team
Tennessee Senior Basketball Olivier Nkamhoua dove into international competition this week, appearing in two men's games for Basketball Finland and notching two…
Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth retire in the first round
Indians Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth crashed out in the first round of the Indonesia Open badminton tournament after losing in consecutive matches, in Jakarta on Wednesday.While not everyone. 8 Sen lost to fellow countryman HS Prannoy…
GOVERNANCE OF VIOLENCE IN AFRICA | THIS DAY LIVE
Governance of violence is a major challenge in Africa, says Okello Oculi
The horrific gun violence inside and outside St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, South West Nigeria has drawn!-->!-->…
Secretary of Defense Austin answers questions during the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue > U.S. Department…
Mr. CHIPMAN: I will turn to the ground. Take three or four in a group. First, from the Republic of Korea, Chung Min Lee.
Q: Thank you, Mr. Secretary. My question is this: as we speak, Russian and Chinese bombers are…
Traveling to a new city? Get tickets for a game.
Placeholder while loading article actionsThe most memorable part of my recent trip to Britain wasn't seeing London Bridge or eating a full English – it was taking the train in the suburbs to watch a football match in the third English…
Major League Rugby in crisis as LA and Austin are disqualified from the playoffs | rugby federation
Less than a month after the United States won the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, Major League Rugby, the American men's professional competition, went into crisis with the disqualifications of LA and Austin, the two best teams in its…
Sapporo rejects Olympic bid referendum
Placeholder while loading article actionsTOKYO — The city of Sapporo in northern Japan on Monday rejected holding a referendum to give voters a choice to participate in the 2030 Winter Olympics.The city assembly, controlled by the Liberal…
Launch these Xbox, PS5, Switch games
Whether you're a car enthusiast or just want a temporary escape from today's disturbing headlines, racing games can be a very rewarding virtual getaway.No matter your skill level and desired platform, today's racers amp up the immersion…
New Final Fantasy XVI trailer at Sony’s June State of Play
Screenshot: Square-EnixAs part of PlayStation State of Play 2022, Square Enix showed off a gameplay trailer for the upcoming PS5 role-playing game, Final Fantasy XVI. Although the exact release date is not set, the game is currently!-->!-->…
Robbie Deans predicts 2023 will be the best Rugby World Cup ever
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former Wallabies and All Blacks coach Robbie Deans thinks next year's Rugby World Cup in France will be the best ever.There will be more teams capable of winning the title than at any previous tournament, he…
Uma Musume Pretty Derby will be released in Taiwan on June 27, 2022
Pretty derby Uma Musume is a mobile power supply simulation game developed by Cygames. Players begin the game by choosing a racehorse, then gradually build a team by choosing six support characters. After a successful run in the…
Dubai Para badminton: Bhagat and four other Indians advance to semi-finals
Pramod Bhagat worked hard before beating compatriot Nehal Gupta in three games to advance to the semi-finals of the fourth Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International here on Saturday.Paralympic gold medalist Bhagat, who won two gold medals…
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki quits Reds game with sprained finger
The Cubs are cautiously optimistic that Seiya Suzuki will avoid a stint on the disabled list after spraining his left ring finger in Thursday's 20-5 loss to the Reds at Great American Ball Park."I just want to see how tomorrow is," Suzuki…
Bulls-Pistons headline Paris game 2
Basketball fans in Paris will have the chance to see the star-studded Bulls take on the Pistons at the Accor Arena in the 2022-23 season.
The 2023 NBA Paris Game marks the 12th trip to France (including pre-season) since…
Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal, warns of inflation | world news
TOKYO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific countries aimed at…
South Korea opens IWBF Asia-Oceania Championships with win over Japan
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Japanese 2D Arcade Fighting Game Breakers Collection Makes Western Debut
For the first time on home consoles in the West with limited boxed releases!
Today, Strictly Limited Games announces an exclusive, limited physical release for The Breakers Collection by QUByte Interactive, in partnership with VISCO.…
US set to remove 5 groups from foreign terrorism blacklist | PA power and politics
BERLIN (AP) — The United States is set to remove five extremist groups, all presumed defunct, from its list…
An unmissable masterpiece – Le Siskiyou
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Have you ever experienced any medium, be it a movie, show, or game, and thought to yourself, "dang, that was a masterpiece?" For example, in the fall of 2020, I played this little game called "13 Sentinels",…
Goorjian will be the Dragons’ founding coach in the new Asian league
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brian Goorjian's next adventure will be to build a team from the ground up after signing a two-year deal to be the founding coach of the Bay Area Dragons in the new Asian Super League. 'East.Goorjian is…
Japan next as Wallaroos prepare for World Cup
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry has seen enough to get excited about the Women's Rugby World Cup in October, saying her side's accelerated rise can make up for a three-year drought.Australia face Japan on the Gold Coast on Tuesday after…
‘I’ve always loved Karate Kid!’ – Newcastle star Saint-Maximin talks…
Allan Saint-Maximin is a larger-than-life figure at Newcastle United on and off the pitch, with the enigmatic France winger famous for his trademark dreadlock headband that sets him apart as a bit different from the norm.
The 25-year-old…
Forty Years of Joystick Hustle: The Glory of Multisport Video Gaming | Games
Jhe 1984 Los Angeles Olympics are memorable for many things - the jetpack in the opening ceremony, the historic performance of Carl Lewis, the focus on female athletes - but for the nerds of a certain age , they'll always be remembered for…
Obituary of Ivica Osim | Football
Bosnian footballer and manager Ivica Osim, who died aged 80, was perhaps best known for resigning in bitterness to coach Yugoslavia on the eve of the European Championship final in 1992 , protesting the Serbian bombardment of his hometown,…
Japan and the Netherlands off to a strong start at the Wheelchair Tennis World Cup
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15 SNES Games You Didn’t Know Were Censored
Aside from religious content, the biggest target of the trigger of a stopwatchThe censor was Ayla. In the original version of the game, Ayla was a violent, fun-loving, hard-drinking companion who was likely bisexual. In the…
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Australia and New Zealand not sending athletes to Asian Games
Melbourne- Australia will not accept the offer to send athletes to the Asian Games for the first time this year because none of the sports federations invited have expressed interest in traveling to Hangzhou, the Australian Olympic…
Japan cancels three cultural sports exchanges with Russia after Ukraine invasion
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Miggy still after 3,000, Sasaki’s perfect roll
A look at what's happening around baseball on Saturday:___CABRERA REIGNSMiguel Cabrera is set to swing for his 3,000th career hit after his chase was delayed a day by rain.The Tigers are set for a day-night doubleheader against Colorado at…
Putin’s war in Ukraine has opened a 76-year wound for Japan. This time he is unwilling to…
In the final days of World War II, Chuhei Yamamoto gathered alongside dozens of other villagers to take one last photo together.Residents of Etorofu Island, located just north of Japan's main islands, had been spared the worst of the…
Soft Power, Politics and the Future of Games – The Diplomat
AdvertisementDiplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers from around the world for their diverse insights into US policy in Asia. This conversation with Dr. Susan…
2022 Billie Jean King Cup: Japan beat India 3-0
Japan beat the Indian women's tennis team 3-0 to open their campaign at the Billie Jean King Cup 2022 Asia/Oceania Group I in Antalya. All three matches in Tuesday's Asia/Oceania event proved to be one-sided, with China, Japan and South…
Chiba Seeking Extreme Comeback After Hosting Japan’s 1st X Games
Chiba is looking to cash in on the extreme sports fever sparked by the Tokyo Olympics last year when it hosts the first-ever X Games in Japan, with sponsors lining up to get in on the action.
X Games Chiba 2022, a…
Gennady Golovkin defeats tough, game-changing Murata in Japan – but Canelo will have enjoyed…
At the end of his career, middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin could become one of the greatest fighters over forty of all time. Right now, GGG is 1-0(1) as a fighter in his 40s, with Golovkin winning his comeback bout today.
As fans…
The Bank of Japan’s Mental Game: Massive Bond Purchases to Cap the 10-Year Yield? Does not…
Maybe the BoJ doesn't want to totally crush the yen?
By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET.
The Bank of Japan strenuously asserted throughout March that it would buy unlimited amounts of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) to keep the 10-year…
VOX POPULI: Loyal fans will always love their Hanshin Tigers, win or lose
Ten years after Japan's defeat in World War II, a professional baseball team called the Tombo Unions (Dragonfly Unions) debuted in the Pacific League in 1955.
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Jaaved Jaaferi sparks speculation about returning as a commentator in Takeshi’s Castle reboot
Emerging as one of the most nostalgic and memorable game shows for kids of the 90s and early 2000s, Takeshi Castle is set to return with new adventures and new players in 2023. The popular Japanese show was loved by kids and parents…
Miki leads Japan to victory at the Junior World Alpine Snowboarding Championships
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Cherry Blossom Festival to Honor Japanese Culture in Columbus and the State of Ohio
Columbus will host its first-ever Cherry Blossom Festival Saturday through April 1, with an event hosted by the Japanese Student Organization at Ohio Union Sunday. Credit: Madison Kinner | Lantern Reporter
As Columbus welcomes…
Outdoor festivals, celebrations and garden tours are back
Japanese Sakura Matsuri Festival. Photograph by S Pakhrin/Flickr.
A variety of outdoor festivals and celebrations are back in April, many after a pandemic break. Meet the Easter Bunny, treat yourself to a little shopping, listen to…
Brokerage scandal puts Japanese stocks scene in the dock
There is little, at this point, that can be called predictable about the scandal that has engulfed Japanese domestic brokerage giant, SMBC Nikko – a company that authorities have turned from slave wolf to the sacrificial lamb within…
What is the Japanese arcade game featured in the Apple TV+ series?
The unique word that the Apple TV+ series uses as its title, Pachinko, is not Korean. The limited series based on the novel by Min Jin Lee tells the story of a family's diaspora over four generations. The scenario takes place…
Undefeated Korea deliver knockout blow to Italy
(South Korean sweepers put the stone in play at the World Women's Curling Championship in PG. Photo courtesy of Brendan Pawliw Staff, MyPGNow.com)
We haven't even finished the World Women's Curling Championship round robin…
Ad revenue in games grew 28% last year
Global gaming advertising revenue grew by more than a quarter in 2021, although the importance varies by market, according to data from more than 750,000 mobile games from game engine company Unity.
Global gaming ad…
Genshin Impact Reveals Kamisato Ayato’s English and Japanese Voice Actors
The recent Genshin Impact 2.6 livestream revealed Kamisato Ayato's English and Japanese voice actors. His English is Chris Hackney, while his Japanese voice actor is Akira Ishida. We already knew that Akira Ashida did her Japanese voice,…
Genshin Impact, Smash Hit From China, Beats Japan At Their Own Game
TOKYO — Genshin Impact, one of the world's most popular mobile video games, has all the hallmarks of a Japanese invention: giant robots; human-sized swords; characters with huge eyes and spiky rainbow-colored hair; and a confusing…
Gymnastics: Icon Kohei Uchimura retires after one-of-a-kind celebratory final
Kohei Uchimura, who won gold medals in the men's all-around at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, is tossed into the air by fellow gymnasts during his retirement event at the Tokyo!-->…
Paralympic Games: Blind skier Ryohei Ariyasu and his guide form a team with one goal
Visually impaired cross-country skier Ryohei Ariyasu, left, competes in the Beijing Paralympic Games with his guide Yuhei Fujita on March 9, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.!-->…
The Government of Japan will exhibit at the Travel & Adventure Show 2022 (March 12-13) to…
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In order to develop the legacy created by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games (after these "Tokyo 2020 Games") beyond the transitional results, the Government of Japan will exhibit a booth at…
Japanese Game Releases This Week: Chocobo GP, RPG Time! The Legend of Wright, more
CU of chocobos for Switch and RPG time! The Legend of Wright for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC are the highlights of this week's Japanese video game releases. The Switch version of .hack//GU last recodeand the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series…
Momoka Muraoka wins Japan’s first gold medal at the Beijing Games
Sit-skier Momoka Muraoka won the women's alpine skiing event on Saturday to claim Japan's first gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Beijing.
Muraoka finished in 1 minute 29.77 seconds to win her second career…
ServiceNow: Changing the sales game in Japan
"ServiceNow has the potential to change the world," says Kentaro K., a Tokyo-based customer workflow solutions sales specialist at the company. He considers himself something of an…
Pokemon Fan Creates Japanese Ink Painting Of Scarlet And Purple Starters
While some players are still playing Pokemon Legends: ArceusGame Freak has already teased its next installment in the franchise titled pokemon scarlet and Purple. Even though the game was just announced, anxious fans learned several…
After decades of spin, Sonic’s escape leaves Sega hoping for more | The mighty 790 KFGO
By Sam NuseyTOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese company Sega Sammy Holdings Inc hopes to follow in the fast footsteps of Sonic the Hedgehog as the character enjoys a renaissance amid a global rush for entertainment content. This year sees the…
Taiwan loses back-to-back matches in FIBA Qualifiers
Taiwan lost its second straight game in next year's FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers yesterday in a close match in Okinawa against hosts…
Nihon Falcom Japan Game Streaming Guidelines Released
Nihon Falcom has released new streaming guidelines that apply to user-uploaded videos and streams based on its games. The company generally only allows non-profit uploads to websites, blogs, and social media. However, it makes an…
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 still No. 1 at the Japanese box office
The film recently surpassed Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0: It was three times the highest-grossing film at the Japanese box office in calendar year 2021
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Organizers scramble as weather disrupts penultimate day of Beijing Games
YANQING, China – Organizers rushed to rearrange the mixed alpine team parallel race for the final day of the Beijing Olympics after high winds on Saturday forced the competition to be postponed.Team officials and organizers have…
Beijing Olympics: Live Updates | PA News
BEIJING (AP) – The latest news on the Beijing Winter Olympics:___Defending champion Michelle Gisin of Switzerland clinched a second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the alpine combined race after Mikaela Shiffrin skied againin the slalom!-->!-->…
Tokyo depicts a haunted modern-day Japanese city
Scary, but beautiful. The world of Ghostwire: Tokyo is masterfully crafted to depict an authentic recreation of Tokyo, in a world overrun by Japanese bogeymen.Developed by Tango Gameworks, Ghostwire: Tokyo spotlights traditional…
Japan beat hosts to stay second
The Japanese retained their second place after the seventh session of Monday morning's round robin against China, while the United States took on Korea and Canada took on the ROC.China versus JapanJapan controlled their match against China…
Heavy snow a welcome ‘problem’ for Beijing Games venues
ZHANGJIAKOU, China – While athletes competed on artificial snow throughout the Beijing Olympics, organizers now face the logistical challenge of clearing the real thing after heavy snowfall in the Zhangjiakou Mountains on…
New rooftop Peruvian-Japanese cocktail bar and restaurant Kaiyo open in SoMa
A bright new team rooftop bar and restaurant behind Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Cow Hollow Kaiyo has landed a few blocks from Oracle Park. Called Kaiyo Rooftop, the outdoor food and drink destination opens Wednesday, February 16 on the…
Snowboarding – American Kim enters the halfpipe final, Japanese teenager Ono follows
ZHANGJIAKOU, China, Feb 9 (Reuters) - American Chloe Kim cruised through Wednesday's qualifying in the women's snowboard halfpipe at the Beijing Games to advance to the final in first place, while Japanese teenager Mitsuki Ono followed his…
Japanese ‘ice prince’ Yuzuru Hanyu pursues Quad Axel in bid to cement his Olympic legacy
Japan's biggest hope for the Beijing Games is two-time gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu.
Nicknamed the "Ice Prince" of Japan by his fans, Hanyu is aiming for a…
Norway’s Therese Johaug wins first Beijing Games gold medal in women’s skiathlon
ZHANGJIAKOU, China – Therese Johaug powered to victory to claim gold for Norway in the women's skiathlon race at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday, the first gold of the Games and the first individual Olympic gold of her brilliant…
Japanese Video Game Company Asks Female Fans To Stop Sending Gifts To Virtual Characters
A video game company in Japan has released a statement urging fans to stop sending chocolates to game characters on Valentine's Day.Developer Koei Tecmo, which creates games with historical characters from feudal Japan and China, has caught…
Rhythm game Cho Aniki released for iOS/Android in Japan
Japanese web development company LIG released Dance of Cho Aniki (ダンシング・オブ・超兄貴) on iOS and Android in Japan as a free-to-play title. It's a casual rhythm game based on the Cho Aniki shoot 'em up series. Players can play music tracks…
How one of the biggest games in the world was crippled by a shortage of servers
Final Fantasy XIV fans rejoiced last week when Square Enix opened a data center in the Oceania region intended to take some of the load off the company's other data centers, meaning users can buy…
After 50 years, Sega arcades are officially on the verge of disappearing from Japan
After more than 50 years, Sega's brand image is about to disappear from Japanese arcades, it has been announced.Sega Sammy announced on Friday that it will sell the remaining 14.9% of its Sega Entertainment division, which operates its game…