Detroiter Joshua Cox plays pro football in Japan

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Joshua Cox, who went to Warren De La Salle and Central Michigan, now plays for the Panasonic Impulse in Japan's X-League.
Joshua Cox, who went to Warren De La Salle and Central Michigan, now plays for the Panasonic Impulse in Japan's X-League.
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Joshua Cox breaks up a pass during a game.
Joshua Cox breaks up a pass during a game.
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Joshua Cox signs autographs for fans after a Panasonic Impulse game.
Joshua Cox signs autographs for fans after a Panasonic Impulse game.
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Joshua Cox visits a local school in Osaka with Panasonic Impulse teammates.
Joshua Cox visits a local school in Osaka with Panasonic Impulse teammates.
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Joshua Cox plays with children during one of the team's outings.
Joshua Cox plays with children during one of the team's outings.
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The Panasonic Impulse mascot gets ready before a game.
The Panasonic Impulse mascot gets ready before a game.
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The cherry blossoms are abundant in Osaka in spring.
The cherry blossoms are abundant in Osaka in spring.
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Osaka is the headquarters for Panasonic as well as the Sharp Corporation.
Osaka is the headquarters for Panasonic as well as the Sharp Corporation.
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Osaka is about 250 miles southwest of Tokyo.
Osaka is about 250 miles southwest of Tokyo.
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The population of Osaka is about 2.5 million.
The population of Osaka is about 2.5 million.
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