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Foster calls for cool heads after All Blacks edge Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - Head coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks need to keep their heads during their northern hemisphere tour after being made to sweat for their 38-31 win over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.

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Zozotown to open physical store in Tokyo

The operator of e-commerce clothing retailer Zozotown is to open a brick-and-mortar store in Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Halloween outfits BANNED on Japan trains after Joker went on knife rampage

On Halloween last year, a man clad in a purple suit, green shirt and necktie, carried out a knife rampage - stabbing an elderly woman - before setting the train carriage alight

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All Blacks edge past Japan in Tokyo

Tokyo (AFP) - The All Blacks were made to work hard for a 38-31 win over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday as they kicked off their northern hemisphere tour.

AFP

Kodaira to begin post-competition life as lecturer

Recently retired speed skating star Nao Kodaira will begin the post-competition stage of her life as a specially appointed professor at her alma mater of Shinshu University, she announced Thursday at a press conference in Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to spend $260 bn to tackle inflation, weak yen

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan will spend $260 billion on a stimulus package to cushion the economy from the impact of inflation and the weak yen, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Friday.

AFP

Returning All Blacks captain Cane 'keen' for action against Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - All Blacks captain Sam Cane said Friday that he was feeling fit and ready to play in this weekend's Test against Japan in Tokyo after returning from a head injury.

AFP

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Japan PM announces $260 bn stimulus spending to tackle inflation

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan will spend $260 billion on a stimulus package to cushion the economy from the impact of a weak yen and inflation, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday.

AFP

Japan to approve $200 bn budget to tackle inflation

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's cabinet was expected to approve an extra budget worth $200 billion Friday to cushion the economy from the weak yen and inflation, though the central bank refused to budge from the ultra-loose policy that has hammered the currency.

AFP

Japan to unveil huge package to address inflation

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan is expected Friday to announce a huge stimulus package to cushion the economy from the impact of a weak yen and inflation, though the central bank refused to budge from the ultra-loose policy that has hammered the currency.

AFP

Bank of Japan sticks to easing despite yen pressure

Tokyo (AFP) - The Bank of Japan stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policies Friday, even as the yen comes under pressure from aggressive tightening by the US Federal Reserve and other central banks.

AFP

Manga mindset: Japan's biggest 'One Piece' fans

Tokyo (AFP) - Shohei Sato's devotion to the pirate manga "One Piece" culminated in a wedding themed on the series, and he's not the only superfan obsessed with its intricate plots and swashbuckling characters.

AFP

Japan to unveil huge economic package to address inflation

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan is on Friday expected to announce an economic stimulus package that local media said could be worth $200 billion to cushion the impact of inflation and a weak yen.

AFP

All Blacks 'disappointed' at women's World Cup schedule clash

Tokyo (AFP) - Head coach Ian Foster said Thursday his All Blacks were disappointed that they will be playing at the same time as the New Zealand women's World Cup quarter-final.

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Reinvigorated All Blacks in confident mood for Japan Test

Tokyo (AFP) - All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said Thursday that his players were ready to show that their troubles were behind them as they kick off their northern hemisphere tour on Saturday against Japan.

AFP

Perofeta named at full-back for New Zealand's Test in Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - All Blacks head coach Ian Foster on Thursday named Stephen Perofeta at full-back for the Test against Japan at the weekend, with Beauden and Jordie Barrett unavailable after the death of their grandmother.

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N. Korea nuclear test would meet 'unprecedented' response: US, Japan, S. Korea

Tokyo (AFP) - The United States, Japan and South Korea warned Wednesday that a North Korean nuclear test would warrant an "unprecedentedly strong response", vowing unity after a blitz of missile launches from the hermit state.

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Seoul says allies agree 'unparalleled' response needed to a N. Korea nuclear test

South Korea said on in Wednesday it had agreed with the United States and Japan that a resumption of nuclear testing by North Korea would have to be met with an "unparalleled" response.

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U.S. diplomat Sherman condemns North Korea missile launch

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and her South Korean counterpart condemned North Korea's latest missile launch on Tuesday after a meeting in Tokyo in which she pledged continued U.S. support for South Korea and Japan.

The Guardian - US

Beer, confused fans and a very angry mom: When Bo Jackson took Japan

In an extract from his new book on the multi-sport legend, Jeff Pearlman takes a look at the star’s unusual trip across the Pacific for the Japan Bowl

AFP

All Blacks must be 'switched on' for Japan threat: Lienert-Brown

Tokyo (AFP) - Recalled centre Anton Lienert-Brown said Tuesday that the All Blacks will not take Japan lightly when they meet in Tokyo this weekend, insisting they were now "a feared opponent".

Irish Mirror

Ellen Keane on her hopes of making a splash with 'The Big D' - and in her final years in the pool

The Tokyo medallist wants to 'poke a bear' and change the status quo with podcast conversations with people who live with disabilities

AFP

Japan minister quits after scrutiny over links to religious sect

Tokyo (AFP) - A Japanese minister resigned Monday following scrutiny over his links to a religious sect that is under pressure over ties with top politicians after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

AFP

Japan minister resigns after Unification Church scrutiny

Tokyo (AFP) - A Japanese minister resigned on Monday following allegations over his ties to the Unification Church, which is under renewed scrutiny after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Families call for rescue of abductees held in N.Korea

Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea held a rally in Tokyo on Sunday to call for the immediate return of abductees still in the North.

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