General News
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Lunch Orders of Go Players Draw Attention During Kisei Title Match in Hawaii
HONOLULU — The lunch orders of two top Go players drew attention when Kisei title holder Ryo Ichi...
January 23, 2026
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Japan’s North Hit with Heavy Snow; Multiple Areas Record Season’s Lowest Temp
Heavy snow fell over a wide area along the Sea of Japan side, mainly in the Hokuriku region, from...
January 23, 2026
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Japan’s Prestigious Go Kisei Series Kicks Off in Hawaii
HONOLULU — The 50th Kisei title series, the most prestigious title in the world of Go, kicked off...
January 23, 2026
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Go Fans in Hawaii Excited to See Professional Players in Action During Kisei Title Series
HAWAII — With the 50th Kisei title series, the most prestigious title in the world of Go, to kick...
January 22, 2026
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Kisei Go Title Series to be Held in Prince Waikiki Ocean-View Suite
The first match of the 50th Kisei title series — the most prestigious title in the world of Go — ...
January 22, 2026
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Hawaii Declares ‘Go Month’ on Eve of Hosting Kisei Title Series between Champ Ryo Ichiriki and Challenger Toramaru Shibano
HONOLULU — A reception for the 50th Kisei title series was held at the Japanese Consulate General...
January 22, 2026
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Snow Delays Tokaido Shinkansen
The Tokaido Shinkansen is operating at reduced speeds on Thursday due to heavy snowfall between G...
January 22, 2026
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Go Players Ichiriki, Shibano Inspect Hawaiian Hotel Venue for Kisei Title Series
HONOLULU — Kisei title holder Ryo Ichiriki and challenger Toramaru Shibano on Wednesday inspected...
January 22, 2026
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Heavy Snowfall on Sea of Japan Side; Kanazawa, Shiga Blanketed in White
Heavy snow fell from Wednesday night through Thursday morning along the Sea of Japan side from no...
January 22, 2026
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Cold Schooling: Horses Train for Traditional Banei Keiba Races at Obihiro in Japan’s Hokkaido
Draft horses train for traditional races known as banei keiba at Obihiro Racecourse in Hokkaido f...
January 22, 2026
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Coldest Day of Season Hits Japan; Severe Wintry Weather Expected to Last Several Days
People bundled up walk in the snow in Sapporo on Wednesday morning. Severe winter weather is grip...
January 21, 2026
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1st Match of 2026 Go Kisei Title Series to Be Held in Honolulu
HONOLULU — Kisei title holder Ryo Ichiriki and challenger Toramaru Shibano have arrived in Honolu...
January 21, 2026
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Go Players Ichiriki, Shibano Select Aloha Shirts at Hawaii Shopping Mall
HONOLULU — Kisei title holder Ryo Ichiriki and challenger Toramaru Shibano headed to the Ala Moan...
January 21, 2026
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50th Go Kisei Series Set to Start in Hawaii as Contestants Arrive
The 50th Go Kisei title series, which will see title holder Ryo Ichiriki play challenger Toramaru...
January 21, 2026
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Japanese Prefecture Buys Historical Map of Takeshima, Receives Trove of Documents
MATSUE — Shimane prefectural government has acquired 71 historical documents, including the “Map ...
January 21, 2026
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