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Japanese coach aims to revitalize soccer team amid war in Myanmar

September 16, 2025

Female soccer referee, initially hesitant, reaches world stage

September 15, 2025

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September 8, 2025

TENNIS/ Oda youngest to achieve career Golden Slam at age 19

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Afghan-born woman gives free Japanese lessons for compatriots

September 7, 2025

Acrobatic female ninja follows dream of putting on show abroad

September 1, 2025

Busted bicycle leads to career as disaster relief coordinator

August 31, 2025

Sri Lankan man works as police volunteer in Mie Prefecture

August 26, 2025

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August 25, 2025

Meet Hitomi, ‘legendary’ maid, guardian angel of Akihabara

August 24, 2025

Babymetal’s new album moshes into top 10 of U.S. Billboard chart

August 21, 2025

NFL cheerleader-turned chef is stirring up U.S. restaurant scene

August 19, 2025

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August 16, 2025

Anime-inspired lawyer speaks on stage to children with mixed roots

August 7, 2025

Palestinian chef serves mother’s recipes from occupied home

August 1, 2025

Photographer wins award for book on families in war-torn Syria

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