The best option for watching Japanese races online from overseas is a free P2P program called Keyhole TV .  The quality and reliability of the streaming varies, but it is usually at least watchable.

Go here or here to get the Keyhole TV player. If you have downloaded Keyhole before, make sure you have the most recent version of the player for optimal performance. This site sometimes has some channels not available on Keyhole.  JRN also offers live English race commentary for some races via Twitter @JRNLive.

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