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Giarnni Regini-Moran becomes first British male to win world floor gold

Giarnni Regini-Moran has become the first British male world champion on the floor exercise after he narrowly held off the world and Olympic all-around champion, Daiki Hashimoto of Japan, to win gold in Liverpool

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022

Tokyo, Seoul begin coordination to hold summit talks in S.E. Asia

The governments of Japan and South Korea have begun coordination to hold a summit meeting of the leaders of the two countries on the sidelines of international conferences to be held in Southeast Asia from Nov. 10 to 16, sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 5, 2022

Hashimoto adds world gold to Olympic all-around title

LIVERPOOL -- Following up on his triumph at the Tokyo Olympics, Daiki Hashimoto joined legendary compatriot Kohei Uchimura as the only Japanese gymnasts in history to win men's all-around titles at both the Olympics and the World Championships.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 5, 2022

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N. Korea Fires More Missiles as US Flies Bombers over South

North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, as the United States sent two supersonic bombers streaking over South Korea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the four short-range missiles fired from a western coastal area…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 5, 2022

Celtic told why Kyogo and Hatate were snubbed for World Cup as defiant Japan boss insists 'it wasn't just me'

There was plenty of confusion when the final Japan squad was named with neither Kyogo or Hatate going to Qatar.

Daily Record · Nov 5, 2022

Atthaya struggles at Japan tourney

SHIGA, Japan: Momoko Ueda is hanging on to her one-shot lead heading into the final day of the LPGA Toto Japan Classic, as a challenge from new world number one Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand fades.

Bangkok Post · Nov 5, 2022

How Wales can get at 'predictable' All Blacks and give themselves a shot a history

A tactical breakdown of how New Zealand play and their poor year offers hope of history in the making in Cardiff

Wales Online · Nov 5, 2022

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Yumi Asada on 20 years working in the ABC Tokyo bureau and covering 2011 earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster

A quiet Friday and then the building started to sway. For producer Yumi Asada, this signalled the start of a devastating triple disaster and a news story she'd cover for more than a decade.

ABC News · Nov 4, 2022

Down goes the yen, as Japan draws inflation

On Sept 22, Japan's government purchased yen on the foreign-exchange market for the first time since 1998. The finance ministry was attempting to stem the yen's rapid slide, and for a while, the US$20 billion intervention seemed to be working: the yen's value rose from nearly ¥146 (755 baht) per…

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

LGBTQ+ rights in Japan: Tokyo introduces same-sex partnership programme

Japan is the only G7 country which does not recognise same-sex unions. But this week, its capital Tokyo began rolling out a partnership certificate scheme. It allows same-sex couples to be treated as married couples for certain public services, this for the first time. Those services include housing, medicine and…

France 24 · Nov 4, 2022

Fran Kirby replaced by Jess Park for England double-header

Kirby has a viral infection and will remain with her club to complete her recovery

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Momoko Ueda leads Toto Japan Classic searching for third win at event, world No. 1 Atthaya Thitikul shoots 67 in second round

The two-time winner of the event is in prime position heading to the weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2022

Warren Gatland tips England pair to shine in upcoming autumn internationals

England will take on Argentina, Japan and New Zealand in their autumn internationals over the next few weeks, and former Wales coach Warren Gatland has picked two players to watch out for.

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

Nottingham Forest striker's transfer hope revealed amid uncertainty over future

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as attention turns to January transfer window

Nottingham Post · Nov 4, 2022

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The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Japan to keep stake in Russian energy project in Sakhalin

Japan’s industry minister says that a Japanese consortium has decided to retain its stake in the new Russian operator of the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 4, 2022

Japan, U.S., S. Korea arranging summit talks to bolster deterrence against N. Korea

A summit meeting between Japan, the United States and South Korea is likely to be held in mid-November with a view to strengthening deterrence against North Korea, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 4, 2022

Japan, Germany to enhance cooperation against China

MUNSTER -- Japan and Germany confirmed Thursday that the two countries will deepen security and defense cooperation in consideration of China's increasingly hegemonic moves.

Inverse · Nov 4, 2022

'Godzilla 2023': Release date details, plot, director, and more for the Toho movie

Godzilla rises again! Here's everything we know so far about Takashi Yamazaki's 2023 Godzilla movie set for November 3, 2023.

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InsideEVs · Nov 4, 2022

Nissan Stops Taking Sakura Mini EV Orders In Japan Over Huge Demand

A Nissan spokesperson said the company temporarily stopped taking new orders for the Sakura EV due to wait times of a year or more.

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

Atthaya climbing leaderboard in Japan

SHIGA, Japan: Momoko Ueda of Japan is alone in first place after the second round of her home LPGA Toto Japan Classic on Friday but world No.1 Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand has climbed to just four shots off the pace.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Japanese Kabuki star wants to reach younger, global audience

A Japanese Kabuki star who recently assumed a prestigious stage name says he wants to preserve the traditional art while adopting a new approach, including by collaborating with artists from other genres around the world as he seeks to attract younger audiences

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2022

Arsenal to assess Takehiro Tomiyasu injury blow ahead of Chelsea clash as World Cup looms

Arsenal will assess Takehiro Tomiyasu over the next few days after the defender gave Japan a World Cup scare by limping off against FC Zurich on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

Japan makes squid farming breakthrough as wild catches plummet

Scientists have long sought to farm the scarce seafood staple, but critics say animals are not suited to intensive methods

Reuters · Nov 4, 2022

Flurry of North Korean launches demonstrates complexity of missile defences

North Korea's barrage of missiles this week was a vivid illustration of how tracking and intercepting waves of missiles at different altitudes and trajectories is a complex task - even in peacetime.

Reuters · Nov 4, 2022

Japan, U.S., South Korea arranging trilateral talks in mid-Nov -Kyodo

The United States, Japan and South Korea are finalising arrangements for a trilateral meeting of their leaders in mid-November, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing a Japanese government source.

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