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Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China

Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region.

Al Jazeera

Tokyo Governor Koike Sweeps To Third Term

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike won a landslide victory to secure a third term, official election results showed Monday, in a rare triumph for a woman in Japan's male-dominated politics.

International Business Times

Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country

Japan and the Philippines are signing a defense pact that will allow Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills

The Independent UK

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Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to re-elect incumbent conservative as city's governor

Voters in Tokyo are casting ballots to decide whether to re-elect conservative Yuriko Koike as governor of Japan’s influential capital for four more years

The Independent UK

Women Fight Tokyo Election In Male-dominated Japan

Polls opened Sunday to elect a new Tokyo governor with incumbent Yuriko Koike challenged by opposition figure Renho, two prominent women in Japan's male-dominated political sphere.

International Business Times

Boomers coach reflects on 'horrible', tough Games calls

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has explained his decision to leave Matisse Thybulle out of the Paris Olympics side and recall veteran Matthew Dellavedova.

AAP

Journey to JAXA: Why I skipped Mount Fuji and went straight to the Japanese space agency

Japan has many iconic tourist destinations, but one place unlikely to be on many itineraries is about 90 minutes from central Tokyo – and it's just as intriguing as one of the world's most photogenic mountains.

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Deathmatch wrestling’s behind-the-scenes moments and bloody glory

A new limited-edition book explores the intersection between art and deathmatch wrestling at a sold-out show held in Tokyo

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Discover all of the pro tips and practical advice you need with the latest issue of Digital Photographer on your digital devices or delivered to your door

Digital Camera World

Jake Wightman relieved to get Team GB ‘lifeline’ for what could be last Olympics

The 29-year-oldhas been chosen to run the 800m in Paris after battling to return from injury.

The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson: Team GB’s 800m star embracing favourite tag at Paris 2024 Olympics

Hodgkinson is the favourite for gold in the women’s 800m having won silver in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson heading to Olympics with point to prove as she eyes top prize

Hodgkinson won 800 metres silver in Tokyo as a 19-year-old

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Down As Traders Eye US Jobs Report

Japanese markets started higher before seeing early gains erased on Friday with Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index briefly hitting a record high, as traders prepared for a key US jobs report.

International Business Times

Martin soaks up Olympic fame on path to Paris

Logan Martin has some tricks up his sleeve for his Olympic freestyle BMX defence while Natalya Diehm has overcome six knee surgeries to earn her spot.

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The Independent UK

'We have to be wacky.' With suggestive poses and pets, election campaigning tests Tokyo's patience

Tokyo elects a new governor this weekend, but residents say personal publicity stunts have overtaken serious campaigning to a degree never seen before

The Independent UK

Kye Whyte wants to push kids ‘to get off their consoles’ and become more active

Whyte is involved in the ‘Path to Paris’ challenge which encourages kids to form teams and map their own interactive route to the Games.

The Independent UK

Olympic BMX champion Beth Shriever treating Paris 2024 as ‘clean slate’

Since becoming Olympic champion in Tokyo three years ago, Shriever has twice become world champion and also claimed a European crown.

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Aman Residences Tokyo float high above the Japanese capital

Aman Residences Tokyo, Aman Group’s first standalone branded residences, feature dramatic yet serene interiors by Yabu Pushelberg

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The Independent UK

Four climbers named in Great Britain squad for Paris Olympics

The GB climbing team was represented by only Shauna Coxsey in Tokyo three years ago.

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Women's sevens team out to pen happy Olympic tale

The Australian women's rugby sevens team is ready to make up for their loss at the Tokyo Olympic Games after finishing fifth in 2021.

AAP

Generations collide as Aussie skaters chase Paris gold

A nine-strong Australian skateboarding team will carry genuine medal hopes when they head to Paris for the sport's second Olympic instalment.

AAP

'Superhuman' para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris

After falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are "one of the strongest" to represent the country.

The Independent UK

Returning Olympians Bryony Pitman and Tom Hall lead full quota of GB archers

The duo competed in Tokyo in 2021.

The Guardian - AU

Life at the heart of Japan’s lonely deaths epidemic: ‘I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried’

Some 68,000 people are expected to die alone and unnoticed in Japan this year, police say, as the population continues to age

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