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Golden State Warriors · New YorkThe Golden State Warriors take on the Washington Wizards in two preseason games. Stephen Curry and Japanese-born Rui Hachimura will be the star attractions for each team. The last time the NBA played in Japan was in 2019, when Houston and Toronto played a pre-season game.See the Story
Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards Meet In Japan, Continuing NBA’s International Push
43% Center coverage: 21 sources
Shohei Ohtani · Los AngelesShohei Ohtani held the Oakland Athletics hitless through 7 T innings with a 4-0 lead. In the top of the 8th, A's outfielder Conner Capel hit a sharp grounder to shortstop Livan Soto. The ball bounced off the 22-year-old infielder's glove, allowing Oakland to break up the no-no.See the Story
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani takes no-hit bid into 8th inning, drives in run at the plate
45% Center coverage: 22 sources
WWEAntonio Inoki took on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976. He was a pioneer in the area of mixed martial arts. Inoki also made numerous trips to North Korea as a lawmaker. He died Saturday at the age of 79, a source close to him said.See the Story
Pro-wrestling icon and former lawmaker Antonio Inoki dies at 79
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EuropePrime Minister Fumio Kishida said he told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russia's annexation of neighbor's territory violates international law. Japan will continue supporting Ukraine in efforts to end the war, which was launched by Russia in February, as soon as possible.See the Story
Kishida tells Ukraine's Zelenskyy that Russia annexation violates international law
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Asia · JapanJapan spent a likely record daily amount to prop up the yen last week. The Finance Ministry disclosed Friday that it spent $19.7 billion to slow the yen's slide. It was its first intervention to support the currency since 1998. Private analysts had estimated the intervention at up to $3.6 trillion.See the Story
Japan spent ¥2.84 trillion in September intervention to prop up yen
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Asia · JapanThe law is aimed at shortening the process by combining the two procedures. It is hoped the revision will "support victims of insults and human rights violations" Moves to amend the law gained traction after the suicide in 2020 of Hana Kimura, a 22-year-old cast member of "Terrace House"See the Story
Japan revises law to speed identification of anonymous cyberbullies - The Mainichi
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Shohei Ohtani · JapanShohei Ohtani extended his hitting streak to an MLB career-high 15 games in a 2-for-4 outing for the Los Angeles Angels. Jo Adell put the Halos on the board with his solo home run in the second and Luis Rengifo made it 2-0 with his 17th homer in the third. Reid Detmers (7-6) picked up the win after striking out nine in six innings of four-hit, one-run ball.See the Story
MLB: Shohei Ohtani extends hit streak to 15 games in win over Rangers - The Mainichi
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Toshiba bidders narrowed down to two company groups
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Vaccines · JapanJapan has discarded some 13.5 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The Japanese government agreed in December 2020 to buy 120 million coronavirus vaccine doses. Japan has since canceled a contract for 62.3 million doses, and gave some 44 million doses to other countries free of charge.See the Story
Japan ends distribution of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, discards 13.5 mil doses - The Mainichi
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Japan · JapanSanyutei Enraku VI, a Japanese rakugo storyteller, died of lung cancer on Sept. 30. He was widely popular for his regular appearance on long-running Japanese TV comedy show "Shoten" He became an energetic "diplomat" in Japanese raksugo circles, promoting exchanges.See the Story
Sanyutei Enraku VI, 'diplomat' of Japan's rakugo world, dies at 72 - The Mainichi
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Japan Sports Agency chief slams Tokyo Olympic corruption scandal - The Mainichi
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