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Japan Times 1976: Inoki sits on his fortune as Ali dances to the bank

The Ali-Inoki super fight drew global attention, then baffled fans with 15 rounds of tactical stalemate.

Japan Photo Journal: Production of 'mizu-uchiwa' fans with cooling look in full swing

"Mizu-uchiwa" fans are being made at Furukawashiko Co. in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, May 22, 2026. Production is now at its peak ahead of the height of su

Takuboku Ishikawa and Donald Keene: Tracing a path to Hakodate, Hokkaido (Pt. 2)

In April, fans of Donald Keene who had visited the special exhibition "Donald Keene and Takuboku Ishikawa" and related sites in the Iwate Prefecture c

Japan hospital chief urges empathy for women who leave infants at 'baby hatch'

KUMAMOTO -- The director of a hospital operating a "baby hatch" where parents can anonymously leave infants has called for greater understanding of th

French Open fans and players try to beat heat at sweltering Roland Garros

Roland Garros's medical staff treated 25 people on on Monday and about 15 by the middle of Tuesday afternoon, fire and safety officer Michel Franco Durand said.

Abe exits as Giants manager after allegedly assaulting daughter

"I have caused great trouble to many baseball fans, pro baseball officials and the company through my family troubles," Shinnosuke Abe said.

Weverse app, made famous by BTS, helps turn superfandom into economic force

With ice cream and giant fans, hajj pilgrims battle searing heat

Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology has predicted daytime temperatures this week would hover between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius in Mecca during the Hajj.

West Ham facing uncertain future after Premier League relegation

Fans' anger on Sunday was directed at the ownership, whose mismanagement has seen the club spurn the chance to establish itself in ​the ​top flight.