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Earthquake hits Japan's Ibaraki prefecture, no tsunami warning

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 hit Japan's Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on Wednesday, but no tsunami warning was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Li Keqiang Meets Asian Leaders in Cambodia

During his trip, China’s premier will discuss regional cooperation with representatives from Southeast Asia, South Korea and Japan and pay an official visit to the host nation

Caixin Global · Nov 9, 2022

After record year of arms tests, what’s in North Korea’s arsenal?

N Korea has tested a dizzying array of missiles as it seeks to build a nuclear-tipped rocket capable of hitting the US.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2022

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Mikel Arteta delivers optimistic injury update for Takehiro Tomiyasu with Arsenal in contact with Japan team

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed Takehiro Tomiyasu’s injury is not “a big issue” and he should be fit to play for Japan at the World Cup in Qatar this month.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022

Mikel Arteta reveals extent of Takehiro Tomiyasu injury as Arsenal star set for World Cup stage

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been the latest injury concern for the club ahead of the World Cup but was named in the Japan squad that will travel to Qatar

Football London · Nov 8, 2022

Tunes for the chill season

The music scene has been given a boost this year with the return of tourists and the reopening of entertainment venues. Festivals are returning to the provinces this month and the local circuits for rock and luk thung are back, too. The summer festival season in Europe, Japan and North…

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Australia's average life expectancy jumps to third globally behind Monaco and Japan, ABS data shows

Australia's life expectancy is now ranked third in the world. The new data takes into account the first two years of COVID, but 2022, the deadliest year of the pandemic, is yet to be counted.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

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How the philosophy behind the Japanese art form of kintsugi can help us navigate failure

In our 20s and 30s, there can be immense pressure to measure up to the expectations of society, our families, our friends and even those we have for ourselves. Many people look back and feel disappointed that they hadn’t taken the opportunity to travel more. Others might have envisioned that…

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2022

Eddie Jones hopes Courtney Lawes will recover from concussion in time for Six Nations

Lawes suffered a concussion in September.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Jones worried about Lawes’ health with player likely to be out until Six Nations

England head coach, Eddie Jones, says Courtney Lawes might not play for his country again until next year’s Six Nations due to a head injury

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

Halloween without kids and Christmas without Christ take hold in Asia, with uniquely local twists

Halloween is supposed to be fun, a night to put on costumes and publicly celebrate with friends and strangers. Its traditional past as a festival for the dead lives on mainly in spooky decorations and scary movies.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2022

Ogier expects demanding all-new Rally Japan WRC finale

Sebastien Ogier believes the new look Rally Japan will prove to be a “quite a demanding” event to end the 2022 World Rally Championship season.

Autosport · Nov 8, 2022

Japan PM promises law to help Unification Church victims

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will speed up the passage of a law to regulate the collection of donations by religious groups and protect families of believers after he met with victims of the Unification Church and was heartbroken by their experiences

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Daizen Maeda rubbished amid stinging 'wrong Celtic striker' verdict as Kyogo World Cup snub dumbfounds

Kyogo was left floored last week when Japan announced their squad for the tournament in Qatar.

Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

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Autosport · Nov 8, 2022

WRC Japan: Everything you need to know

The World Rally Championship will conclude its 2022 campaign this weekend with an all-new event as rallying’s top flight visits Japan for the first time in 12 years.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022

Cedric Soares set for rare Arsenal start against Brighton but optimism over Takehiro Tomiyasu injury blow

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is optimistic about being fit to represent Japan at this month’s World Cup, though Cedric Soares is in line to start against Brighton.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed

The Japanese government says repayment of the more than 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) government funding for cleanup and compensation for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster has been delayed

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022

Dazzling Dryburgh a champion at last and hopefully it’s no flash in Japan - Nick Rodger

I’m writing this column on tenterhooks. “I knew you had to be on something,” muttered the sports editor with a withering growl. The reason for…

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Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2022

Americans jailed in Japan over Ghosn’s escape return home

Father and son spent 20 months in prison for helping former Nissan chairman flee Japan.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Americans convicted in Japan on Ghosn's escape return home

A lawyer for an American father and son convicted in Japan on charges of helping Nissan's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, escape to Lebanon says they have been returned to the U.S. Michael Taylor was sentenced last year to two years in prison, while his son Peter Taylor was sentenced to…

Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2022

Japan World Cup Preview: Tested Team Has Spoiler Potential

The Samurai Blue are in a brutal group with Spain and Germany, but the potential giant killers should not be overlooked.

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

North Korea warns of 'unstable confrontation' alongside terrifying missile launch photos

North Korea fired dozens of missiles and launched hundreds of warplanes last week, leading to evacuation alerts in parts of South Korea and Japan, and has since published horrifying new images

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

Sarina Wiegman suffers two injury blows as England stars ruled out of double-header

The Lionesses are set to conclude a history-making year with a double-header against Japan and Norway in Spain, but Sarina Wiegman will not be able to call on two regulars

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

Jamie George and Jonny May ready to lift England for clash with Japan

The duo have been included in a 36-man squad by Eddie Jones as England bid to bounce back from a shock defeat to Argentina on Saturday

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

North Korea has fired a flurry of missiles. Experts warn a nuclear test could be next

The isolated communist country under Kim Jong Un recently passed a law enshrining the right to use pre-emptive nuclear strikes and making its status as a nuclear-armed nation "irreversible".

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