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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

North Korea fires missile over Japan prompting warnings for residents to shelter

Launch is the first time the North has apparently sent a missile over Japanese territory since 2017

The Guardian - AU

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Tribune News Service

Japan sends rare warning to residents to shelter after North Korea launches missile

TOKYO — North Korea fired a missile over Japan for the first time since 2017, prompting a rare public warning and further ratcheting up tensions over Kim Jong Un’s nuclear program.

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North Korea launches first missile over Japan in five years as Tokyo tells citizens to take cover

Japanese defence minister Yasukazu Hamada says he wouldn’t rule ‘counterattack’ options

The Independent UK

North Korea fires ‘dangerous’ ballistic missile over Japan

Japan, South Korea and the US promise ‘robust response’ after Pyongyang’s fifth weapons test in 10 days.

Al Jazeera

North Korea fires a ballistic missile over Japan

North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Tuesday that flew over Japan for the first time in five years, the South Korean government said, triggering alerts across Japan.

WEKU

U.S. calls N.Korea launch 'dangerous'; pledges to defend allies

The United States condemned North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile over Japan as "dangerous and reckless" and pledged to defend South Korea and Japan with all America's power, but said it remained open to dialogue with Pyongyang.

Reuters

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One year in, Japanese PM’s ‘new capitalism’ faces old complaints

Japanese leader’s signature economic strategy has been criticised for lacking concrete details or targets.

Al Jazeera

North Korea fires missile over Japan as citizens ordered to take cover in shelters

Japanese authorities issued an urgent warning for people to take shelter after North Korea fired a possible intercontinental ballistic missile off its east coast. South Korea has warned of a "resolute response"

Daily Mirror

The Great Muta and Sting Will Reunite One Last Time

More than 30 years after their first match, the two icons will team up for Muta’s retirement match in Japan.

Sports Illustrated

2022 F1 Japanese GP – How to watch, session timings and more

Formula 1 continues its Asia tour with a first Japanese Grand Prix in three years, which presents Max Verstappen with another chance to seal the title.

Autosport

Toto Wolff set for U-turn on Japanese GP plans depending on outcome of F1 cost cap row

Wolff had been planning on skipping the trip to Suzuka amid F1's demanding race schedule, but the Austrian could change his mind after the FIA releases its 2021 cost cap calculations on Wednesday

Daily Mirror

Political Pulse / Opposition parties must show they have ability to govern

As the extraordinary Diet session begins in October, opposition parties will take center stage. They will be questioning Cabinet ministers and government officials to keep a harsh spotlight on the deep relations between the religious group known as the Unification Church and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The church is…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Max Verstappen targets F1 title win in Japan and warns cost-cap accusers to shut up

Max Verstappen has set his sights on wrapping up the world title at next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after a weekend to forget in Singapore.

Evening Standard

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2023 Toyota Corolla Launched In Japan With Bigger Screen, Upgraded Hybrid

It also receives more safety tech and support for over-the-air updates.

Reuters

Japan Emperor Naruhito to take prostate MRI test in November - Kyodo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito is set to take prostate MRI test in early November, the Kyodo news reported on Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Watch: James Wiseman knocks down 3-pointer in preseason contest vs. Wizards in Japan

During the Warriors' second preseason contest against the Wizards in Japan, James Wiseman showed off his jumper from beyond the arc.

The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida vows to regain trust in church controversy

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will humbly listen to people’s “harsh voices” criticizing his governing party’s cozy ties to the ultra-conservative Unification Church and help victims of its allegedly fraudulent businesses and huge donation collection

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Al Jazeera

Who is Captain Tsubasa, a hero to Spanish footballers?

How a Japanese cartoon character created in 1981 became a hero for Spanish footballers growing up.

Daily Mirror

Ex-Liverpool flop Takumi Minamino struggling at Monaco with poor form sparking confusion

Takumi Minamino has struggled during his short time in Monaco so far following his move from Liverpool with the Japanese midfielder netting just once in seven games

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, U.S., Australia agree to boost defense cooperation

HONOLULU -- Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada held talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles in Hawaii on Saturday, during which they agreed to deepen defense cooperation to jointly deter China's hegemonic behavior.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

50 years of Japan-China ties

On Sept. 29, Japan and China marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations in 1972. Going forward, how should Japan deal with a China that has risen as an economic and military power and has been behaving in an increasingly coercive manner?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Steph Curry, Klay Thompson win NBA Japan Games 3-point shooting contest

The Splash Brothers put on a show at the NBA Japan Games 3-point shooting contest.

Inverse

Study: Analysis of asteroid reveals unexpected evidence of mini-ocean — and carbonation

Asteroid Ryugu has some dangerous seltzer for you, according to recent analysis by Japanese scientists on samples returned from JAXA's Hayabusa2.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Experts agree on need to beef up deterrence

The first meeting of an expert panel to comprehensively discuss Japan's national defense capabilities, including how to equip the Self-Defense Forces, the size of the budget, financial resources and other issues, was held by the government at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.

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