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This Affordable Japanese Dive Watch Is Like The Anti-Seiko

This Affordable Japanese Dive Watch Is Like The Anti-Seiko

The “super chamfer” sapphire crystal is as unique as it is stunning.Namica The case and bracelet are also quite interesting. The lugs and crown guards are angular and aggressive, while the knurling on the crown and bezel consists of “punk rock-inspired” hobnail studs. The bracelet is full of angles as well, with each beveled link featuring six, count ’em, six …

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The Japanese art of ‘forest bathing’ can improve focus, lower stress

The Japanese art of ‘forest bathing’ can improve focus, lower stress

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in its original Japanese, is a mindfulness practice that involves immersing oneself in nature. The decades-old practice pulls from research that shows that spending time in nature can help lower stress levels and improve focus. Recently, forest bathing is growing in popularity, thanks in part to social media where people are sharing their experiences exploring forests …

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Should you try Japanese walking? – Canadian Running Magazine

Should you try Japanese walking?  Canadian Running Magazine Japanese interval walking: the viral exercise trend that could put a spring in your step | Fitness  The Guardian Japanese Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Heart Health and Burning Calories?  Verywell Health Forget 10,000 steps — try my 3-4-5 walking workout to boost your cardiovascular fitness and mood  Tom’s Guide Forget 10,000 Steps! Japanese …

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Hit Chinese film about Japanese war crimes highlights ‘forgotten history’

Hit Chinese film about Japanese war crimes highlights ‘forgotten history’

China’s latest blockbuster movie depicting one of Japan’s worst war crimes, the 1937 Nanking massacre, has been described by the director as part of an “invisible battle” to bring greater international recognition to the country’s suffering in World War II. Dead to Rights is based on the true story of how a young apprentice in a photo studio found and …

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2 Japanese boxers died from brain injuries after separate bouts at the same event

2 Japanese boxers died from brain injuries after separate bouts at the same event

The art of boxing The art of boxing 04:47 Two Japanese boxers died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts at an event in Tokyo earlier this month. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation junior lightweight champion Yamato Hata on Aug. 2. He underwent emergency brain surgery for a subdural …

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Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries at same event

Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries at same event

Facebook Tweet Email Link Tokyo AP  —  Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation junior lightweight champion Yamato Hata on Aug. 2. He underwent emergency brain surgery for a subdural hematoma …

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Japanese boxers Shigetoshi Kotari Hiromasa Urakawa dead from brain injuries after bouts at Tokyo Korakuen Hall

Japanese boxers Shigetoshi Kotari Hiromasa Urakawa dead from brain injuries after bouts at Tokyo Korakuen Hall

Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation junior lightweight champion Yamato Hata on Aug. 2. He underwent emergency brain surgery for a subdural hematoma — a condition where blood collects between …

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Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries suffered on same fight card

Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries suffered on same fight card

Andreas HaleAug 9, 2025, 11:10 PM ET Close Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling. In Andreas’ free time, he plays video games, obsesses over music and is a White Sox and 49ers fan. He is also a host for Sirius XM’s Fight Nation. Before joining ESPN, Andreas was a senior …

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Forget Pilates, yoga and spin – Japanese walking is the latest fitness craze you need to know about

Forget Pilates, yoga and spin – Japanese walking is the latest fitness craze you need to know about

By JADA BAS Published: 16:20, 2 August 2025 | Updated: 16:31, 2 August 2025 Japanese walking is becoming the latest fitness craze – taking over trendy workouts like Pilates, yoga and spin classes.  The exercise consists of bursts of slow and fast walking which increases your heart rate. Also known as the ‘3-3 walking workout’, you walk with intensity for …

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