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Japan business confidence dips as Ukraine concern grows

Tokyo (AFP) - Confidence weakened among Japan's major manufacturers for the first time in nearly two years, a key business survey showed Friday, as concern grows over the impact of the Ukraine crisis.

AFP

Jack Buckner named new UK Athletics CEO after masterminding swimming’s Tokyo Olympics medal rush

British Swimming boss Jack Buckner has been confirmed as the new CEO of UK Athletics.

Evening Standard

Just Wanderful: Magical Makeovers Will Transform Tokyo Train Stations Into Harry Potter Tributes

The idea is that the fans’ journey to the museum can mirror Harry’s ride to Hogwarts.

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Ukrainian YouTubers in Japan make #NoWar plea

Tokyo (AFP) - Their "extremely noisy" YouTube videos usually show them playing Mario Kart and goofing around, but two Ukrainian brothers are now using their popular Japanese-language channel to speak out against war.

AFP

Japan rules out withdrawal from joint Russia gas project

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan has no plans to withdraw from a joint Russian oil and gas project, despite joining tough sanctions on Moscow over its Ukraine invasion, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday.

AFP

'Finally we can protect women': Japan's HPV vaccine battle

Tokyo (AFP) - Thousands of lives could be saved as Japan begins to actively promote the HPV vaccine -- which can prevent cervical cancer -- after a decade of misinformation and weak policy left inoculation rates dismally low, advocates say.

AFP

New competition key to discovering next generation of BMX stars, says Declan Brooks

Brooks won Olympic bronze at Tokyo 2020.

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Flamboyant Japanese baseball manager ups ante on hover-bike

Tokyo (AFP) - His extravagant outfits and jaw-dropping stunts are headline news in Japan, but now larger-than-life baseball manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo has upped the theatrical ante by entering the stadium on a hover-bike.

AFP

'Monster' Inoue to face Donaire in sequel to boxing classic

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's Naoya Inoue will face Nonito Donaire of the Philippines in a bantamweight title unification fight in Japan in June, adding a sequel to their classic 2019 encounter.

AFP

Nintendo Shares Slump 6% on ‘Legend of Zelda’ Delay

Nintendo Co shares slumped 6% in Tokyo trading after the Kyoto-based gaming firm said it was pushing back the release of the hotly awaited sequel to "Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" to spring 2023 from this year's planned debut. The fall comes after Nintendo's shares had gained 25%…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘We have waited so long’: a cautious Tokyo celebrates cherry blossoms in shadow of Covid

Rise in infections since quasi-emergency restrictions were lifted sparks concern that long-awaited hanami season could help fuel a resurgence

The Guardian - AU

Honda's Asimo robot to retire after 20-year career wowing public

Honda Motor's Asimo humanoid robot will retire on Friday, ending its 20-year career of wowing the public with walking and dancing demonstrations at a showroom at the automaker's Tokyo headquarters.

Bangkok Post

Plouffe powers to nationals pursuit crown

Tokyo Olympian Maeve Plouffe is starting to think of a shot at the individual pursuit world record after dominating the event at the track cycling nationals.

AAP

Tokyo's historic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished

Tokyo (AFP) - The futuristic-looking Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo will be demolished next month, its owners say, after a long battle to save the building and its space-age units.

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China Tech's Dwindling Fortunes Fuel More Alibaba Stake Selloff Speculations By SoftBank

The dwindling fortunes of the Chinese tech shares have prompted concerns over Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) stake selloff by SoftBank Group Corp (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF), the Wall Street Journal reports. SoftBank's single most significant investment in the e-commerce giant was hit hard by the domestic crackdown. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index of U.S.-listed Chinese stocks…

The Guardian - UK

Jason Kenny: ‘Winning will take care of itself if we do everything right’

The most successful British athlete in Olympic history has taken on a coaching role and is looking to bring success and enjoyment to British Cycling

The Independent UK

Best hotels in Tokyo: where to stay in style for all budgets

Find the perfect hotel in Japan’s capital, from a traditional ryokan to a super-swanky skyscraper

AFP

'Drive My Car': Murakami adaptation by rising indie star wins Oscar

Tokyo (AFP) - Ryusuke Hamaguchi's "Drive My Car" is not your average road movie, instead taking viewers on a poignant three-hour journey into the psyches of two characters haunted by the past.

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Evening Standard

Hannah Mills interview: ‘Sport’s opportunity to spread climate change message is massive’

It’s been seven months since Hannah Mills became the most successful female sailor in Olympic history, her gold medal in Tokyo adding to the one she picked up in Rio five years earlier and a silver from London 2012.

Bangkok Post

Japan reports Russian drills on disputed islands

TOKYO: Russia is conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia conducts military drills on isles disputed with Japan -media

Russia was conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Inverse

'Ghostwire Tokyo': 7 essential tips the game doesn't tell you

'Ghostwire: Tokyo' features a lot of paranormal battling and exploration, so here are a few tips to get you started on your journey.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Talent behind Recent K-Pop Hit Moves Is a 20-Year-Old Japanese Dancer

South Korea's distinctive K-pop music genre has swept the world in recent years, its catchy tunes and flashy dance videos making international stars of its top performers. But not every element of the global phenomenon is made in Korea. Some of the genre's dance moves are being created in neighboring…

Bangkok Post

Japan's Eneos plans to withdraw from Myanmar's Yetagun gas project

TOKYO: Japanese energy company Eneos Holdings aims to withdraw from Myanmar's Yetagun gas project in response to "social issues", a spokesperson said on Friday, amid criticism that the project is funding the southeast Asian nation's military junta.

AAP

Richardson aims to build on Olympic debut

Amid a number of retirements and a new high performance boss at AusCycling, Matt Richardson aims to build on his Tokyo Olympics debut.

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