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ChineseToday | Captain and his ferry of hopes in SW China

ChineseToday | Captain and his ferry of hopes in SW China

(240718) -- CHONGQING, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Qin Dayi (L) and his son Qin Yuanze engage in livestreaming before the departure of "Yu Zhong Ke 2180" ferry in Yangdu Township, Zhongxian County of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 10, 2024. "Yu Zhong Ke 2180" ferry remains the last "water bus" running between Yangdu and Xishan wharfs in Zhongxian County of Chongqing. Every day at 6: 30 a.m., the ferry departs on time carrying farmers with baskets of farm produce to urban area to start their business. Qin Dayi, the 45-year-old captain of the ferry, has sailed on the river for over a decade. The ferry offers a journey essential to many, though it was once on the verge of vanishing. In 2016, a new expressway reduced the travel time by bus to just 50 minutes, compared to the two-hour boat journey. Most residents switched to bus travel, but many farmers still preferred the boat, which accommodated their bulky baskets and live animals. The fare is also much cheaper. With the dec

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Rwanda's company produces compost fertilizers to boost local agriculture

STORY: Rwanda's company produces compost fertilizers to boost local agriculture SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the waste transformation process 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALAIN CHRISTIAN RUZINDANA, Co-founder of Green Care Rwanda Limited 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): YVES NIYONKURU, Local farmer in Huye District STORYLINE: In the heart of Huye District, Rwanda, Green Care Rwanda Limited, a youth-led initiative, is reshaping the landscape of waste management while sowing the seeds of agricultural prosperity. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua recently, Alain Christian Ruzindana, co-founder of Green Care Rwanda Limited, which was established in 2016, shared the inspiring journey of how their compost fertilizers are not only preserving the environment but also revolutionizing yields for local farmers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALAIN CHRISTIAN RUZINDANA, Co-founder of Green Care Rwanda Limited "It's a w

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - Cristiano Ronaldo (front) of Spain's Real Madrid scores an equalizer from the penalty spot against Japan's Kashima Antlers in the second half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016.

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Honda Motor president

Honda Motor president

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito speaks during an interview with Kyodo news in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012. Ito said the company is eyeing boosting production capacity in emerging Asian countries to help achieve its goal of doubling global auto sales to more than 6 million units in the five years through fiscal 2016.

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Hakkaku reelected as JSA chief

Hakkaku reelected as JSA chief

Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 28, 2016, after he was reelected as the JSA chief. Following the death of former Chairman Kitanoumi in November 2015, Hakkaku was elected on Dec. 18 to serve through the conclusion of the March tourney. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Seiji Ozawa to conduct Berlin Philharmonic in April 2016

Seiji Ozawa to conduct Berlin Philharmonic in April 2016

Undated photo shows Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa. The Berlin Philharmonic said on Dec. 18, 2015 that Ozawa will conduct the orchestra in concerts in the German city on April 8 and 10, 2016, for the first time since May 2009. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Okinawa to sue state early in 2016 to stop U.S. base transfer

Okinawa to sue state early in 2016 to stop U.S. base transfer

The Okinawa prefectural assembly passes a bill on Dec. 18, 2015, to file a lawsuit early in 2016 to block the central government's plan to relocate a key U.S. military air base within the southern island prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan unveil team for Rio qualifiers in Qatar

Japan unveil team for Rio qualifiers in Qatar

Japan's Under-23 soccer coach Makoto Teguramori names 21 players in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2015, for the Asian Championship in Qatar in January 2016, where Japan will aim to qualify for their sixth consecutive Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe's Cabinet OKs 3.5 tril. yen extra budget to support economy

Abe's Cabinet OKs 3.5 tril. yen extra budget to support economy

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Finance Minister Taro Aso attend a Cabinet meeting in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2015. The Cabinet approved a 3.5 trillion yen ($28.6 billion) extra budget for the fiscal year to March 2016 to bolster the economy through enhanced welfare services and a more competitive farm sector. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Star Wars-themed calendar made out of pure gold

Star Wars-themed calendar made out of pure gold

Photo taken Dec. 3, 2015, in Tokyo shows the front and back sides of a Star Wars-themed calendar created out of 10 kilograms of pure gold to be sold for 100 million yen. Created by a jewelry shop ahead of the Dec. 18 release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," the front side (R) shows the 2016 calendar while the backside features Kylo Ren, the new villain introduced in the film. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Last season's scars leave Urawa baying for Antlers' blood

Soccer: Last season's scars leave Urawa baying for Antlers' blood

Urawa Reds manager Mihailo Petrovic watches the second leg of the J-League Championship Final against Kashima Antlers from the bench at Saitama Stadium on Dec. 3, 2016. Reds are aiming to land an early psychological blow when they take on double winners Kashima on Feb. 18, 2017, in the Super Cup, the curtain-raiser for the new J-League season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Antlers' Shibasaki to sign with Las Palmas

Soccer: Antlers' Shibasaki to sign with Las Palmas

Photo taken Dec. 18, 2016, shows Gaku Shibasaki (R) of Japan's Kashima Antlers celebrating after scoring his second goal against Spain's Real Madrid during the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. It was reported on Jan. 28, 2017, Shibasaki will transfer to Spain's Las Palmas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Otani makes partial 18-man list for WBC

Baseball: Otani makes partial 18-man list for WBC

Nippon Ham Fighters slugging right-hander Shohei Otani pitches at the speed of 165 kilometers per hour in this file photo taken in Sapporo Dome on Oct. 16, 2016. Otani is among the 18 players who were named to the Japan team for the World Baseball Classic in March 2017 as the organizers released the partial list on Dec. 20, 2016 ahead of the final 28-man squad announcement. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Uehara out of Boston but can expect numerous offers

Baseball: Uehara out of Boston but can expect numerous offers

Boston Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara pitches against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park in Boston on June 18, 2016. His agent Mark Pieper said on Dec. 6 that Uehara can expect a strong market for his services after the Red Sox handed his job to someone else. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Real lift Club World Cup, but Kashima win praise

Soccer: Real lift Club World Cup, but Kashima win praise

J-League champions Kashima Antlers react after a 4-2 extra-time loss to Real Madrid in the final of the Club World Cup at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Real Madrid win Club World Cup in Japan

Soccer: Real Madrid win Club World Cup in Japan

Cristiano Ronaldo (L) of Real Madrid runs after completing a hat-trick in extra time in the final of the Club World Cup against Japan's Kashima Antlers at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2016, with goalkeeper Hitoshi Sogahata looking on. Real Madrid won 4-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Real Madrid win Club World Cup in Japan

Soccer: Real Madrid win Club World Cup in Japan

Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez (white) is fouled by Shuto Yamamoto (L) of Japan's Kashima Antlers in the second half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2016. The 11-time European champions won 4-2 after extra time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Gaku Shibasaki (far R) of Japan's Kashima Antlers scores an equalizer past goalkeeper Keylor Navas (far L) of Spain's Real Madrid in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Gaku Shibasaki (front) of Japan's Kashima Antlers, pursued by Lucas Vazquez of Spain's Real Madrid, scores his second goal in the second half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Badminton: Takahashi, Matsumoto finish 2nd at Super Series Finals

Badminton: Takahashi, Matsumoto finish 2nd at Super Series Finals

Japan's Rio Olympic gold-winning pair Misaki Matsutomo (front) and Ayaka Takahashi play against China's Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan in the women's doubles final at the Dubai World Superseries Finals on Dec. 18, 2016. The Chinese pair won 21-15, 13-21, 21-17. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Real beat Kashima 4-2 in Club World Cup final

Soccer: Real beat Kashima 4-2 in Club World Cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Real Madrid falls after vying for the ball with Daigo Nishi (22) of Japan's Kashima Antlers during extra time in the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2016. Real beat Kashima 4-2 after extra time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Real beat Kashima 4-2 in Club World Cup final

Soccer: Real beat Kashima 4-2 in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) leaps in celebration after completing a hat-trick in extra time in the final of the Club World Cup against Japan's Kashima Antlers at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2016. The European champions won 4-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Badminton: Malaysian's Goh, Tan win men's doubles in Dubai

Badminton: Malaysian's Goh, Tan win men's doubles in Dubai

Malaysia's Goh V Shem (R) and Tan Wee Kiong (2nd from R) pose with their trophies after winning the men's doubles at the Dubai World Superseries Finals on Dec. 18, 2016, alongside Japanese silver medalists Takeshi Kamura (L) and Keigo Sonoda. The Malaysians won 21-14, 21-19 in the final. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Real beat Kashima 4-2 in Club World Cup final

Soccer: Real beat Kashima 4-2 in Club World Cup final

Players of Real Madrid (white) celebrate while members of Japan's Kashima Antlers (red) look crestfallen at the final whistle, after Real beat Kashima 4-2 after extra time in the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Real beat Kashima 4-2 in Club World Cup final

Soccer: Real beat Kashima 4-2 in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (far R) waves to the crowd after the team beat Japan's Kashima Antlers 4-2 after extra time in the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Real Madrid win Club World Cup in Japan

Soccer: Real Madrid win Club World Cup in Japan

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos (bottom in white) and goalkeeper Keylor Navas (top in white) collide in front of Kashima Antlers midfielder Fabricio in the second half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2016. Real Madrid won 4-2 after extra time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Gaku Shibasaki (L) of Japan's Kashima Antlers scores his second goal against Spain's Real Madrid in the second half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Gaku Shibasaki (center R) of Japan's Kashima Antlers is congratulated by teammates after scoring an equalizer against Spain's Real Madrid in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Gaku Shibasaki of Japan's Kashima Antlers reacts after scoring an equalizer against Spain's Real Madrid in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Gaku Shibasaki (10) of Japan's Kashima Antlers scores an equalizer against Spain's Real Madrid in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Gaku Shibasaki (R) of Japan's Kashima Antlers scores an equalizer against Spain's Real Madrid in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Gaku Shibasaki (3rd from L) of Japan's Kashima Antlers scores an equalizer against Spain's Real Madrid in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Supporters of Japan's Kashima Antlers cheer during the Club World Cup final against Spain's Real Madrid at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Players of Spain's Real Madrid (R) celebrate after Karim Benzema scores the opener against Japan's Kashima Antlers in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. Kashima's Gaku Shibasaki can be seen to the left. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Supporters of Japan's Kashima Antlers cheer during the Club World Cup final against Spain's Real Madrid at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Luka Modric of Spain's Real Madrid hugs teammate Karim Benzema (9) after the latter scores the opener against Japan's Kashima Antlers in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Karim Benzema of Spain's Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the opener against Japan's Kashima Antlers in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Karim Benzema (R) of Spain's Real Madrid scores the opener past goalkeeper Hitoshi Sogahata (C) of Japan's Kashima Antlers in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Karim Benzema (back) of Spain's Real Madrid and Gaku Shibasaki of Japan's Kashima Antlers fight for the ball in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Players of Colombia's Atletico Nacional run in celebration after defeating Mexico's Club America and securing third place in the Club World Cup with a 4-3 penalty shootout win after a 2-2 draw at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers in Club World Cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo (7) of Spain's Real Madrid takes on Gaku Shibasaki of Japan's Kashima Antlers in the first half of the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Players of Colombia's Atletico Nacional run in celebration after defeating Mexico's Club America and securing third place in the Club World Cup with a 4-3 penalty shootout win after a 2-2 draw at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Players of Colombia's Atletico Nacional celebrate after scoring against Mexico's Club America in the first half their Club World Cup match for third place at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. Nacional secured third place with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over America after a 2-2 draw. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Miguel Samudio (far L) of Mexico's Club America scores an own goal against Colombia's Atletico Nacional in the first half of their Club World Cup match for third place at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. Nacional secured third place with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over America after a 2-2 draw. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Miguel Samudio of Mexico's Club America reacts after missing a penalty in a shootout following a 2-2 draw with Colombia's Atletico Nacional in their Club World Cup match for third place at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. Nacional secured third place with a 4-3 penalty shootout win. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pocock enjoying everything Japan, Panasonic has to offer

Rugby: Pocock enjoying everything Japan, Panasonic has to offer

Australia back-row forward David Pocock of Panasonic Wild Knights runs with the ball during the first half of a Japan Rugby Top League match against Ricoh Black Rams at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2016. Panasonic won 45-17. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Soccer: Nacional take 3rd place at Club World Cup after shootout win

Alejandro Guerra of Colombia's Atletico Nacional celebrates with teammate Orlando Berrio after scoring against Mexico's Club America in the first half their Club World Cup match for third place at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 18, 2016. Nacional secured third place with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over America after a 2-2 draw. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Horse racing: Satono Ares captures Asahi Hai for 1st G1 triumph

Horse racing: Satono Ares captures Asahi Hai for 1st G1 triumph

Satono Ares (17) and Monde Can Know (10) gallop to win first and second place, respectively, in the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, western Japan on Dec. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Yamaha Jubilo defeat Kobe Kobelco Steelers

Rugby: Yamaha Jubilo defeat Kobe Kobelco Steelers

Chikara Ito of Yamaha Jubilo scores a try in the first half of a Japan Rugby Top League match against Kobe Kobelco Steelers in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2016. Yamaha won 33-15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Yamaha Jubilo defeat Kobe Kobelco Steelers

Rugby: Yamaha Jubilo defeat Kobe Kobelco Steelers

Chikara Ito of Yamaha Jubilo scores a try in the first half of a Japan Rugby Top League match against Kobe Kobelco Steelers in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2016. Yamaha won 33-15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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