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Olympic sprint champion Jacobs thrives after treading hard road

Belgrade (AFP) - Lamont Marcell Jacobs caused many a jaw to drop when he streaked to victory in the 100m at last year's Tokyo Olympics.

AFP

Cleanup begins after 7.4 quake shakes north Japan, killing 4

Residents were cleaning their homes Thursday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people

The Independent UK

Black hair, white shoelaces: Japan school rules under fire

Tokyo (AFP) - Every school has its rules, but tough regulations at some Japanese institutions, mandating everything from black hair to white shoelaces, are facing increasing criticism and even legal action.

AFP

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Strong quake in Japan near Fukushima causes blackout, derailment

TOKYO: A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck northern Japan near Fukushima prefecture late on Wednesday, killing four and injuring dozens of people, as well as derailing a bullet train and disrupting power.

Bangkok Post

Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan says former minister Kono

Japan's sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are necessary, even if they squeeze energy supplies, because Tokyo one day could need allies to counter China in East Asia, said Taro Kono a former defence chief and ex-foreign minister.

Reuters

Tsunami alert lifted after powerful Japan quake

Tokyo (AFP) - Authorities lifted a tsunami advisory and electricity was restored after a powerful 7.4-magnitude quake jolted northeastern Japan on Wednesday night in waters near the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

AFP

Quasi-emergency measures to end Monday

The government plans to completely end the quasi-emergency measures currently applied to Tokyo, Osaka and 16 other prefectures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections on Monday as scheduled.

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Powerful quake rattles Japan, tsunami advisory issued

Tokyo (AFP) - A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted eastern Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the northeast coast near the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

AFP

7.3-magnitude quake shakes eastern Japan, prompting tsunami warning

A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted eastern Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the northeast coast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

France 24

7.3-magnitude quake hits east Japan, tsunami advisory issued

Tokyo (AFP) - A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted eastern Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the northeast coast.

AFP

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning issued near Fukushima nuclear plant after 7.3 magnitude tremor

A huge earthquake struck the city of Fukushima causing tremors that were felt as far away as Tokyo more than 180 miles away

Chronicle Live

Japan tsunami warning as 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima and rocks Tokyo

Two earthquakes hit Japan, with the second one being the strongest

Manchester Evening News

Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warning after 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima and rocks Tokyo

The 7.3-magnitude quake hit Fukushima, with tremors felt 90km away in Tokyo

Irish Mirror

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning as 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima, killing 1 and injuring 69

At least one man has died and more than 10 people have been taken to hospital after a quake hit Fukushima, Japan, with experts saying it measured 7.3 on the Richter scale and sparked a tsunami warning

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Tokyo prosecutors appeal ruling against Ghosn aide Kelly

Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo prosecutors said Wednesday they will appeal a court ruling in which former Nissan executive Greg Kelly was handed a six-month suspended sentence for helping disgraced auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn.

AFP

Skipper Yoshida back, no Tomiyasu as Japan look to seal World Cup spot

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu told his players to finish the job and clinch qualification for the World Cup after naming his squad Wednesday for next week's clash against Australia.

Reuters

Japan says it will remove more COVID curbs as infections ebb

Japan said on Wednesday it is lifting COVID-19 restrictions imposed on Tokyo and 17 other prefectures as a wave of infections caused by the Omicron variant ebbs.

Inverse

'GhostWire: Tokyo' preview: An enthralling tour through a paranormal Shibuya

'GhostWire: Tokyo' is like taking a haunted tour of Tokyo, with a fascinating world and story to explore. Find out more in our hands-on preview.

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Iniesta helps Kobe reach Asian Champions League group stage

Tokyo (AFP) - Former Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta helped Vissel Kobe book their place in the Asian Champions League group stage with a roller-coaster 4-3 play-off win over Melbourne Victory on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Long Refugee-Shy, Japan Prepares to Welcome Ukrainians

Japan said on Tuesday Ukrainian evacuees will be able to convert short-term entry visas into longer-term ones allowing them to work, the latest move by Tokyo, long refugee-shy, to welcome Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn land. The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 hit more than…

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Australian decathletes Cedric Dubler, Ash Moloney following different paths in 2022

After the iconic moment they shared at last year's Tokyo Olympics, Cedric Dubler and Ash Moloney have chosen to go in separate directions ahead of a busy 2022 international schedule.

Reuters

Long refugee-shy, Japan prepares to welcome Ukrainians

Reuters

Japanese, U.S. marines practise airborne assaults in sign of deepening cooperation

In a sign of deepening military cooperation between Japan and the United States, amphibious Japanese troops and U.S. Marines on Tuesday practised airborne landing assaults together for the first time.

Bangkok Post

Japan to permit evacuees from Ukraine to work upon arrival

TOKYO: The Japanese government will allow Ukrainian evacuees displaced by Russia's invasion to work after they are accepted into the country, the justice minister said Tuesday.

AFP

Wizards to meet Warriors in NBA 2022 pre-season games

Washington (AFP) - Japan's Rui Hachimura and the Washington Wizards will play the Golden State Warriors in two NBA pre-season games at Tokyo before the 2022-23 campaign begins, the league announced Monday.

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