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Lightning satellite built by small businesses in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A lightning observation satellite built by a consortium of small businesses in Osaka on display in Higashi Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Aug. 25. The cube-shaped SOHLA-1 satellite, which measures 50 centimeters on each side, is scheduled to be launched aboard a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency rocket this fiscal year and will be used to study lightning phenomena on Earth. The consortium was set up in 2002 by nine small high-tech businesses mainly based in Higashi Osaka.

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Nashiro wins WBA title in Japan-record-equaling 8th fight

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Unbeaten Japanese boxer Nobuo Nashiro smiles after capturing the WBA super flyweight title with a technical knockout against Mexican champion Martin Castillo at Higashi Osaka Arena July 22.

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Nashiro wins WBA title in Japan-record-equaling 8th fight

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Unbeaten Japanese boxer Nobuo Nashiro (top) looks jubilant after capturing the WBA super flyweight title with a technical knockout against Mexican champion Martin Castillo at Higashi Osaka Arena July 22.

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Nashiro wins WBA title in Japan-record-equaling 8th fight

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Unbeaten Japanese boxer Nobuo Nashiro (R) punches Mexican champion Martin Castillo in the third round at Higashi Osaka Arena on July 22 before capturing the WBA super flyweight title with a technical knockout.

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Ohata sets world record in win over Georgia

OSAKA, Japan - Winger Daisuke Ohata waves to fans after scoring a hat trick of tries en route to setting a world record for test match tries in international competition in Japan's 32-7 victory over Georgia at Hanazono Ground in Higashi Osaka on May 14. Ohata marked his 65th career try to surpass the record of 64 set by David Campese of Australia.

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Osaka farmer grows rugby ball-shaped cabbage

OSAKA, Japan - Kosuke Matsubara, 69, poses for a photograph Nov. 14 with rugby ball-shaped cabbages he has grown at his farm located near a rugby ground in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. Matsubara has spent eight years cultivating the cabbages, which are 30 centimeters high and weigh 1 kilogram on average.

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Takanohana to sit out spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana speaks to reporters at his stable's lodging facility in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on March 8 after submitting a medical report to the Japan Sumo Association to tell it knee trouble will prevent him participating in the next tournament. Takanohana will sit out the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament due to start on March 10 at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. He will be the first yokozuna to miss five tournaments in a row.

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Suntory beat Kobe Steel in corporate rugby final

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Suntory members rejoice after claiming a 50-31 victory over Kobe Steel on Jan. 13 in the final of the corporate rugby championship at the Hanazono rugby ground in Osaka Prefecture.

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Mycal launches clearance sales at Saty, Vivre stores

OSAKA, Japan - Shoppers rush to make purchases at an outlet of Saty, run by failed supermarket chain Mycal Corp., in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Jan. 9 as Mycal started a clearance sale of some 10 billion yen worth of stock at discounts of up to 80% at 104 Saty outlets and Vivre apparel stores nationwide.

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Miyamoto takes gold at World Games karate

AKITA, Japan - Sachiko Miyamoto (R) grabs the gold in the women's 53-kilogram sparring competition at the World Games in Akita on Aug. 18. Miyamoto, a first-year student at a high school in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, triumphed over teammate Eri Fujioka (L) 13-8.

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Memorial event for Art Blakey held in Osaka temple

OSAKA, Japan - A memorial concert for American jazz drummer Art Blakey, who died at 71 in 1990, was held at a Buddhist temple in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Nov. 17. Blakey's daughter, Evelyn (C), took part in the event as a singer. The event was sponsored by Akira Toyoda (R), a Buddhist monk and drummer who studied under Blakey.

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Suntory beat Kobe Steel in corporate rugby final

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Suntory members rejoice after claiming a 50-31 victory over Kobe Steel on Jan. 13 in the final of the corporate rugby championship at the Hanazono rugby ground in Osaka Prefecture.

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Ohata sets world record in win over Georgia

OSAKA, Japan - Winger Daisuke Ohata waves to fans after scoring a hat trick of tries en route to setting a world record for test match tries in international competition in Japan's 32-7 victory over Georgia at Hanazono Ground in Higashi Osaka on May 14. Ohata marked his 65th career try to surpass the record of 64 set by David Campese of Australia. (Kyodo)

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Nashiro wins WBA title in Japan-record-equaling 8th fight

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Unbeaten Japanese boxer Nobuo Nashiro (R) punches Mexican champion Martin Castillo in the third round at Higashi Osaka Arena on July 22 before capturing the WBA super flyweight title with a technical knockout. (Kyodo)

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Nashiro wins WBA title in Japan-record-equaling 8th fight

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Unbeaten Japanese boxer Nobuo Nashiro smiles after capturing the WBA super flyweight title with a technical knockout against Mexican champion Martin Castillo at Higashi Osaka Arena July 22. (Kyodo)

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Nashiro wins WBA title in Japan-record-equaling 8th fight

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Unbeaten Japanese boxer Nobuo Nashiro (top) looks jubilant after capturing the WBA super flyweight title with a technical knockout against Mexican champion Martin Castillo at Higashi Osaka Arena July 22. (Kyodo)

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Lightning satellite built by small businesses in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A lightning observation satellite built by a consortium of small businesses in Osaka on display in Higashi Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Aug. 25. The cube-shaped SOHLA-1 satellite, which measures 50 centimeters on each side, is scheduled to be launched aboard a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency rocket this fiscal year and will be used to study lightning phenomena on Earth. The consortium was set up in 2002 by nine small high-tech businesses mainly based in Higashi Osaka. (Kyodo)

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Mycal launches clearance sales at Saty, Vivre stores

OSAKA, Japan - Shoppers rush to make purchases at an outlet of Saty, run by failed supermarket chain Mycal Corp., in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Jan. 9 as Mycal started a clearance sale of some 10 billion yen worth of stock at discounts of up to 80% at 104 Saty outlets and Vivre apparel stores nationwide.

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Osaka farmer grows rugby ball-shaped cabbage

OSAKA, Japan - Kosuke Matsubara, 69, poses for a photograph Nov. 14 with rugby ball-shaped cabbages he has grown at his farm located near a rugby ground in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. Matsubara has spent eight years cultivating the cabbages, which are 30 centimeters high and weigh 1 kilogram on average. (Kyodo)

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High school rugby tourney has record attendance in Japan

Spectators watch the final of the 95th national high school rugby tournament at Hanazono Rugby Ground in Higashi-Osaka, Japan, on Jan. 11, 2016. Buoyed by Japan's strong run at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, the high school tournament had a record total attendance of 127,123, an increase of more than 30,000 from the previous meet. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Suntory's title hopes once again in their own hands

George Smith (L) scores a try in the first half of Suntory Sungoliath's 29-5 win over NTT Communications Shining Arcs at Hanazono Rugby Ground in Higashi-Osaka on Dec. 3, 2016. Suntory will take on Kobe Kobelco Steelers on Jan. 14, 2017, with the Japan Rugby Top League title at stake. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Tiatia named new Sunwolves coach, signs 2-year deal

Photo taken in 2004 shows Filo Tiatia scoring a try in Toyota Verblitz's 63-22 win over Kintetsu Liners in a Top League match at Hananzono Rugby Stadium in Higashi-Osaka, western Japan. Tiatia was named the new coach of the Sunwolves on Sept. 12, 2016, agreeing to a two-year contract with the Japanese Super Rugby side. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Day before Japan lower house election

Japan Innovation Party leader Ichiro Matsui makes a campaign speech in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2017, a day before the House of Representatives election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: 2019 World Cup promotional event in Japan

Participants clean up the streets around Hanazono Rugby Ground in Higashi-Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 20, 2017, in a promotional event for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Smith, Pocock to go head-to-head in All-Japan C'ship final

Naoki Ozawa scores a try in the first half of Suntory Sungoliath's 54-29 win over Teikyo University in a semifinal of the All Japan Championship at Hanazono Rugby Ground in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Jan. 21, 2017. The Jan. 29 final will feature a match-up between two of rugby's greatest-ever back-row forwards, Suntory's George Smith and David Pocock of Panasonic Wild Knights. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Smith, Pocock to go head-to-head in All-Japan C'ship final

Akihito Yamada scores a try in the first half of Panasonic Wild Knights' 36-24 win over Yahama Jubilo in a semifinal of the All Japan Championship at Hanazono Rugby Ground in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Jan. 21, 2017. The Jan. 29 final will feature a match-up between two of rugby's greatest-ever back-row forwards, Panasonic's David Pocock and George Smith of Suntory Sungoliath. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Miyamoto takes gold at World Games karate

AKITA, Japan - Sachiko Miyamoto (R) grabs the gold in the women's 53-kilogram sparring competition at the World Games in Akita on Aug. 18. Miyamoto, a first-year student at a high school in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, triumphed over teammate Eri Fujioka (L) 13-8.

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Wakanohana getting ready for spring sumo tourney

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Wakanohana digs in against an opponent at the Futagoyama stable's camp in Osaka Prefecture on March 9 as he prepares to return to the ring for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament after a six-month layoff. The 29-year-old grand champion injured his left thigh last September and has since missed the Kyushu and New Year tournaments.