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Besides famous cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, the northernmost prefecture of Japan known as Hokkaido is a top tourist attraction, especially for those who enjoy the chilly winter season and sports. It is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski areas. There are many renowned ski resorts…

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Japan, NATO building ties to counter threats

The deepening of security cooperation between Japan and NATO, driven by a shared understanding of the need to counter China and Russia, was spelled out by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg when they met in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Yakuza battle Chinese gangs for control of Japan's criminal underworld

On the afternoon of October 16 last year a brawl erupted between two groups of gangsters in a restaurant on the 58th floor of the Sunshine 60 high-rise building in Ikebukuro, a central neighbourhood of Tokyo. A group of around 70 people crashed a private party and fighting broke out,…

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Donna Nelson charged with importing almost 2kg of 'illegal stimulants' into Japan

Donna Nelson, who is a prominent Perth-based Indigenous leader, has been charged with importing almost two kilograms of an illegal stimulant into Tokyo.

ABC News

Tokyo, Manila mull holding summit in Feb.

Japan and the Philippines are making arrangements for a summit to be held in Tokyo early February, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Former yokozuna Hakuho has topknot cut off

Former yokozuna Hakuho, currently known as stablemaster Miyagino, had his topknot cut off in a ceremony to honor his retirement at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China announces resumption of visas for Japanese

China says it's resuming issuing visas for Japanese travelers beginning Sunday, ending its nearly three-week suspension in an apparent protest of Tokyo’s tougher COVID-19 entry requirements for Lunar New Year tourists from China

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Tokyo Games ex-exec suspected in bid rigging / 'Worked with Dentsu to sort contracts for test events'

A former executive member of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee is suspected of having controlled the selection of winning companies in bids for contracts to host test events prior to the Games, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Plastic bottle dinosaur skeleton makes roaring debut in Tokyo

A giant model of a dinosaur skeleton made from about 20,000 empty plastic bottles went on display Friday in the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan and Korea try to settle wartime labour issue

TOKYO: Japan plans to make clear it will uphold an apology to its neighbours over past aggressions, as part of efforts to improve ties with South Korea, if Seoul finalises a solution to compensation for forced wartime labour, a government source said on Saturday.

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Hockey World Cup: Was India's decision to release Robin Arkell a mistake?

BHUBANESWAR: Strength conditioning specialist Robin Arkell was with the Indian men's hockey team when it won the Olympic bronze in Tokyo in 2021. Hockey India didn't retain him after that. Three months ago, he joined the German national team who are now in the World Cup final.

The Times of India

Kuriyama fills out WBC roster, includes Nootbaar

Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama filled out the rest of his roster for the upcoming 2023 World Baseball Classic, naming the remaining 18 players on Thursday in Tokyo for the tournament that starts in March.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Travel demand to Asia soars: Bali and Japan top the list

Bali and Japan were the most popular Asian destinations, with other cities not far behind as Australians head overseas again

The New Daily

Japan to scrap mask rule in May

TOKYO: The government of Japan will drop its recommendation to wear masks indoors and downgrade its medical classification for Covid-19, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday.

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Bugatti Mistral Roadster Photos From Tokyo Are Eye Candy

The black roadster provided a stark contrast against the vivid hues of Tokyo.

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Yomiuri farm team's new stadium will be 1st in nation to have its own aquarium

The Yomiuri Giants' Eastern League farm team is set to get a new stadium in Inagi, western Tokyo, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Yomiuri Giants and Yomiuri Land Co. announced Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Lawson begins trial providing unsold food to children's cafeteria

Lawson Inc. has started an experiment to provide unsold fried food at one of its Tokyo shops to a special cafeteria that offers free or inexpensive meals to children.

The Independent UK

Japan launches intel satellite to watch N. Korea, disasters

Japan has successfully launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea as part of Tokyo’s effort to build up its military capability

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Haugh of Urr's Jo Muir announces retirement from modern pentathlon

The 28-year-old finished 14th at the Tokyo Olympics and claimed a silver medal in the 2022 European Championships

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Robbery group suspected of involvement in over 30 offenses

A criminal group suspected of involvement in the robbery and murder of a 90-year-old woman in Tokyo is alleged to have committed more than 30 offenses across Japan since last year, according to investigative sources.

Bangkok Post

Japan reawakens defence policies

There's a significant sea change affecting Japanese defence policy. Some would say it's the result of a political tsunami. Others would argue it's a long overdue wake-up call.

Irish Mirror

Kellie Harrington pays classy tribute to opponent days after winning 10th National title

The Olympic Gold Medalist from Tokyo won her 10th title on Saturday evening and three days later has posted a classy tribute to her opponent Zara Breslin.

The Guardian - UK

Campaigners criticise Japan firm selling whale meat from vending machines

Kyodo Senpaku opened ‘stores’ at two locations in Tokyo after successful trial

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Environment Ministry plans test for reuse of Fukushima Pref. soil

Last month, the government announced it will conduct an experiment on the feasibility of relocating soil from sites where decontamination work was carried out following the 2011 accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. The soil is slated to be moved to three locations in the Kanto region.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Rental car linked to Tokyo robbery-homicide found

Police have found the rental car that was seen driving near the Tokyo home of the 90-year-old victim of a suspected robbery-homicide on the day of the woman's death, investigative sources said.

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