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World's best cities announced - and there's a handful of UK hotspots named among elite

More than 50 per cent of the locations making the top 10 of the World's Best Cities rankings were in Europe, with New York, Tokyo, Dubai and Singapore dotted between them

Daily Mirror

Omicron BA.5 patients decreasing in Tokyo as new subvariants rise

The number of patients thought to be infected with the omicron BA.5 subvariant of the COVID-19 virus fell below 50% of all COVID-19 patients in Tokyo, indicating that BA.5 is being replaced by new omicron subvariants, according to materials released on Thursday by the Tokyo metropolitan government.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

More intl sign language interpreters needed / Preparations for Tokyo Deaflympics in 2025 begin

Preparations are getting into full swing for the 2025 Deaflympics, an international sporting event for hearing-impaired athletes to be held in Tokyo. However, much remains to be done, including the training of interpreters for international sign language, which is the official language of the event.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Ohtani targets World Baseball Classic glory with Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani said he was "thinking only about winning" the World Baseball Classic title after being named in Japan's squad for the March tournament on Friday.

AFP

Japan-bound Mo'unga warns of All Blacks talent drain

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan-bound All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga warned Friday that New Zealand rugby faces a chronic talent drain unless authorities allow overseas-based players to represent their country.

AFP

'More the merrier': Asia tourist hubs ready for China influx

Tokyo (AFP) - In Tokyo's Asakusa tourist district, caricaturist Masashi Higashitani is dusting off his Chinese as he prepares for an influx of travellers after Beijing ends inbound quarantine rules.

AFP

Japan minister calls for new world order to counter rise of authoritarian regimes

Japan's trade and industry minister said on Thursday post-Cold War free trade and economic inter-dependence had bolstered authoritarian regimes and the United States and like-minded democracies should counter them with a "new world order."

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Tuna fetches 36 million yen. at New Year's auction

A 212-kilogram bluefin tuna caught off Oma, Aomori Prefecture, sold for 36.04 million yen in the first auction of the year at the Toyosu seafood market in Tokyo on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

People in Tokyo wait in line 3 hours for a taste of these Japanese rice balls

Onigiri Bongo has served the humble onigiri, or rice ball, for 60 years. The current owner is the widow of the original owner, whom she married after discovering the restaurant as a newcomer to Tokyo.

WEKU

Tuna fetches ¥36m at New Year auction in Tokyo

TOKYO: A bluefin tuna fetched 36.04 million yen (US$273,000) on Thursday at the New Year's auction at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, more than double the top price last year, as the restaurant and food industries look to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Japan tuna price soars past $270,000 at New Year auction

Tokyo (AFP) - The top-selling tuna at Tokyo's traditional New Year auction sold for more than $270,000 on Thursday, nearly double last year's price, breaking a pandemic trend of slumping demand.

AFP

London has been named the world's best city for 2023 beating out Paris and New York

London has topped the charts in worldsbestcities.com's annual rankings, beating Paris, New York, Tokyo, Dubai, Barcelona, Roma, Madrid, Singapore and Amsterdam to the top spot

Daily Mirror

Falconry skills demonstrated in Tokyo

Falconers put on a display of their ancient craft at an event on Tuesday at Hamarikyu Gardens, the same bayside oasis in Tokyo's Chuo Ward that had been the shogun's hunting ground using hawks and falcons during the Edo period (1603-1867).

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan's PM to meet Biden in Washington, visit other G7 allies

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he will hold talks with US President Joe Biden at the White House on January 13, and will also visit other G7 allies this month.

AFP

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Japan is upping its offer to move families out of Tokyo to 1 million yen per child

Movers have to commit to living in a more rural region for at least five years.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Customers return to department stores for New Year's sales

With freedom of movement no longer restricted due to COVID-19, department stores were as busy as in pre-pandemic years when their annual New Year's sales started Monday, packed with people shopping for fukubukuro lucky bags and other items.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Komazawa hits stride to seal Triple Crown

Komazawa University runners were in perfect stride at the Tokyo-Hakone Intercollegiate Ekiden.

France 24

Third of world could be in recession in 2023, IMF chief warns

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, is warning that this year will be tougher than the last and that the war in Ukraine, rising inflation and higher interest rates will weigh heavily on the global economy. She expects the EU to be particularly hard hit, with…

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Reuters

Japan's emperor gives first public New Year's greeting since 2020

Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Monday gave a New Year's address and greeted members of the public for the first time in three years as the country eases COVID-19 pandemic restrictions amid a year-end surge in infections.

AFP

Japan emperor makes first public new year's appearance since 2020

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Monday made his first public New Year's greetings since 2020, resuming an annual tradition with caution as the nation and the royal family gradually return to normalcy.

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Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator: Best photos from Japan

Check out these photos from the fights at Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator at Saitama Super Arena just outside Tokyo, Japan.

Irish Mirror

Double world champ Sanita Puspure on how she came back from her Tokyo heartbreak

The 40-year-old won bronze in this year's Worlds after contemplating retirement when her third Olympics ended without a podium finish in 2021, and the chance to row in the Paris Games in 2024 is on her mind

AFP

Pritzker-winning Japanese architect Isozaki dies at 91

Tokyo (AFP) - Pritzker-winning Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, known for his avant-garde style and category-defying works, has died at the age of 91, his office said Friday.

AFP

Pritzker-winning Japanese architect Isozaki dies at 91: local media

Tokyo (AFP) - Pritzker-winning Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, known for his avant-garde style and category-defying works, has died at the age of 91 in Okinawa, local media said Friday.

AFP

Japan coach Moriyasu staying on after World Cup

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will stay in his job after leading the Samurai Blue to the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, the Japan Football Association said Wednesday.

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