The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

Japan bullet train a 'dream': NSW Premier

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet boarded the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima during his Asia trade mission, as travel troubles continue to bubble at home.

AAP · Jul 23, 2022

Mirabai Chanu ready for some heavy lifting at CWG 2022

NEW DELHI: By her own admission, Mirabai Chanu will be competing against herself at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter is aiming to re-write her own world record in Birmingham by lifting a record 90kg in snatch and another 120kg in clean and jerk to defend…

The Times of India · Jul 23, 2022

CWG 2022: Vinesh Phogat's crucial step towards redemption

NEW DELHI: “I am truly broken.” These were wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s words after the Tokyo Olympics last year. She was expected to win a medal for the country, but unexpectedly crashed out in the 53kg freestyle quarterfinals, losing by fall to Vanesa Kaladzinskaya of Belarus.

The Times of India · Jul 23, 2022

Japan's Covid count sets record for 3rd straight day

TOKYO: Japan's daily coronavirus cases exceeded 190,000 on Friday, hitting a new record for the third consecutive day, official data showed, as Japan experiences a seventh wave of infections driven by the BA.5 Omicron subvariant.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022

Plan for Shinzo Abe state funeral faces growing opposition

Cabinet has approved event for 27 September but critics question cost and possible political exploitation

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022

Olympic hero Adam Peaty declares himself fit for Commonwealth Games after bizarre injury

Adam Peaty, who won three Olympic gold medals at last year's Tokyo Games, is set to compete for England at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which are starting next week

Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022

China criticises Japan's defence white paper for making "accusations"

China said on Friday it firmly opposed Japan's new defence white paper and had sent stern representations to Tokyo.

Reuters · Jul 22, 2022

Aust coffee buzz, beer o'clock hits Tokyo

From coffee to beer, Australia's favourite drinks are proving a big hit with Japan's high-income consumers, who are turning to distinctive NSW tastes.

AAP · Jul 22, 2022

Japan Plans September 27 State Funeral for Abe

Japan will hold a state funeral for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe on September 27, the government announced Friday, with foreign leaders expected to attend. The ceremony will be held at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan, a large venue that has hosted concerts and sports events, and was used for Japan's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 22, 2022

Japan battles seventh COVID wave as Tokyo hits record of almost 32,000 new daily cases

Japan records 186,000 new cases nationwide as numbers continue to surge.

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022