Japan's youngest shogi prodigy sets new record with 29th straight win

Urgent

140 people killed in oil tanker truck fire in southern Pakistan

Jun 25, 2017 | KYODO NEWS

• China landslide leaves more than 140 missing: state media
• Soldiers shoot suspect after explosion at Brussels station
• M5.0 quake hits southwestern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
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Life

GALLERY: Shogi prodigy Fujii sets new record with 29th straight win

2 hours ago | KYODO NEWS

• Japan's youngest shogi prodigy sets new record with 29th straight win
• 14-yr-old shogi star Fujii known for fiery competitive spirit
• Vending machine operators seeking new features to attract consumers
• U.S. thirst rises for Japanese whisky
• Proud of dwarfism, Japanese woman keeps pursuing dreams

Arts

Univ. students promote 2020 Tokyo Games in dance, music competition

Jun 24, 2017 | KYODO NEWS

• Japan dancers take 1st, 3rd prizes in ballet competition in Russia
• Japanese artist completes peace mural painting journey
• FanimeCon 2017 report, voice actress Kanae Ito panel session
• Japanese tech adds starshine to decades-old Philippine planetarium
• Exhibition of Japanese artist Kusama's work opens in Singapore

Sports

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• Sumo: All eyes on new ozeki Takayasu at Nagoya tourney
• Golf: Miyazato 66th at Arkansas c'ship ahead of season's 2nd major

World

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Regional

Blooming great views at Kurume Korasan Ajisai Matsuri, Fukuoka

Jun 23, 2017 | City-Cost

• Official campaigning kicks off for Tokyo assembly race
• World's 1st Starbucks coffee shop with tatami rooms to open in Kyoto
• Nagasaki takes the expat in Japan back to where it all started
• New eatery, shopping complex opens near Osaka Castle
• M5.0 quake hits southwestern Japan, no tsunami warning issued