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Tokyo Vice review – Michael Mann returns to TV with taut crime thriller

The acclaimed auteur casts Ansel Elgort as an American journalist uncovering a world of gangsters in a simple but entertaining new series

The Guardian - US

Japan brings in 20 Ukrainian refugees on special flight

The Japanese government flew 20 Ukrainian refugees into Tokyo on Tuesday in a high-profile show of support for the international effort to help Ukraine by a country that has long been reluctant to take in foreigners.

Reuters

'Tokyo Vice' review: Ken Watanabe steals HBO Max’s uneven yakuza thriller

Ken Watanabe shines in 'Tokyo Vice,' a gorgeous but uneven new yakuza-centric crime drama. The first three episodes of the series premiere Thursday, April 7, on HBO Max.

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Six top swimmers vying for double pinnacle

After a year of disruption, our top swimmers are trialling in Auckland this week for both the world champs and the Commonwealth Games - just six weeks apart. Dave Crampton looks at six of our le

Newsroom.co.nz

Tokyo bronze winner Lovlina Borgohain forced to start afresh

IOC drops 69kg class for Paris after boxing, lifting find little favour as Olympic sports

The Times of India

David Peace: ‘Publishers should be less risk-averse’

The novelist on being too literary for crime fiction and too ‘crimey’ for literary fiction, and the mysterious death that concludes his Tokyo trilogy

The Guardian - UK

Better tech has wooden buildings poised to grow

The development of high-rise buildings utilizing timber is progressing due to advances in fire-resistance and earthquake-proofing technology amid a global push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Omicron subvariant accounts for 52.3% of new cases in Tokyo

The BA.2 omicron subvariant accounted for 52.3% of the new coronavirus cases in Tokyo in the seven days from March 15 to March 21, according to estimates by the metropolitan government.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Paris Olympics | Boxing events for male reduced, changes also in weightlifting and shooting

While the preceding Tokyo Games had eight events for men and five for women, in Paris there will be seven events for the male pugilists and six for the female

The Hindu

Art event featuring "comfort woman" statue in Tokyo

A controversial art exhibition featuring works such as a statue symbolizing "comfort women" who worked in Japan's wartime military brothels finally kicked off in Tokyo on Saturday, after being postponed for about 10 months due to protests by right-wing activists.

Bangkok Post

New this week: Camila Cabello, Tony Hawk and 'Tokyo Vice'

This week’s new entertainment releases include Camila Cabello's third album, a documentary about the life of professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, and Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe starring in “Tokyo Vice,” a HBO Max crime drama

The Independent UK

Japan needs more babies, so it’s helping to pay for costly IVF

TOKYO — The wait to see the doctor at Japan’s popular fertility clinic Saint Mother Hospital just got longer.

Tribune News Service

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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The Independent UK

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

Brooks won Olympic bronze at Tokyo 2020.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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%…

The Guardian - AU

‘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

Bangkok Post

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.

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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.

Benzinga

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

The Times of India

BCCI honours Olympians, including gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, ahead of IPL opener

MUMBAI: The BCCI on Saturday felicitated Tokyo Olympians, including gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, with cash awards ahead of the IPL opener between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

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.

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