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US's Harris, Japan's Kishida condemn China's actions in Taiwan Strait

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Japan's defense during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo in which they condemned China's actions in the Taiwan Strait.

Reuters

Team GB rowing chiefs have ‘one eye on Paris’ Olympics after World Championships dominance

A disappointing showing in Tokyo last year will not be repeated if the medals in Czech Republic are anything to go by

The Independent UK

Tokyo stocks end 2.7% lower on slowdown fears

Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo stocks closed lower Monday with investors disheartened by global selloffs linked to growing fears over an economic slowdown.

AFP

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In Tokyo, Harris calls US-Japan alliance 'a cornerstone'

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Tokyo to lead a U.S. delegation to the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July

The Independent UK

Little cheer as Japan, China mark 50 years of ties

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan and China will mark 50 years of diplomatic relations this month with little public celebration, as increasing friction over territorial rivalries and military spending frays ties.

AFP

United States captures ninth consecutive Presidents Cup

Charlotte (AFP) - The United States won the Presidents Cup for a ninth consecutive time on Sunday with Tokyo Olympic champion Xander Schauffele delivering the clinching point in a 17.5-12.5 triumph over the Internationals.

AFP

United States clinches ninth consecutive Presidents Cup

Charlotte (AFP) - Tokyo Olympic champion Xander Schauffele delivered the clinching point on Sunday as the United States secured a ninth consecutive Presidents Cup victory over the Internationals.

AFP

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Emperor Emeritus to undergo right eye surgery

The Emperor Emeritus, 88, was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday to undergo cataract and glaucoma surgery for his right eye.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Mongolian Tamawashi takes title in Tokyo

No. 3 maegashira Tamawashi seems to be getting better with age. At least his latest championship run indicates improvement.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

State funeral of Shinzo Abe to be held on Sept 27: What all will it involve?

The state funeral of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on July 8 in the city of Nara during a campaign speech, will take place on September 27 and is expected to see thousands of attendees. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Russia's Samsonova credits Wimbledon ban for red-hot form

Tokyo (AFP) - Liudmila Samsonova said that Wimbledon's ban on Russian players had given her time to transform her game, after winning her third title in four tournaments on Sunday at the Pan Pacific Open.

AFP

Mayweather scores KO in front of watching Pacquiao

Tokyo (AFP) - Floyd Mayweather knocked out mixed martial arts fighter Mikuru Asakura in the second round on Sunday in Japan in the latest of the boxing great's post-retirement exhibitions.

AFP

Mayweather knocks out Japan's Asakura in exhibition

Tokyo (AFP) - Undefeated former world champion Floyd Mayweather knocked out Japan mixed martial arts fighter Mikuru Asakura Sunday in the latest of the boxing great's lucrative string of post-retirement exhibitions.

AFP

In-form Samsonova beats Zheng to claim Tokyo title

Tokyo (AFP) - Russia's Liudmila Samsonova won her third title in four tournaments by beating China's Zheng Qinwen 7-5, 7-5 in the final of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sunday.

AFP

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British rowers overcome Olympic disappointment to claim seven medals at World Championships

Hopes are high for Paris 2024 after a poor showing in Tokyo last year

AFP

Chinese teen Zheng Qinwen powers into first WTA final in Tokyo

Tokyo (AFP) - Fast-rising Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen powered into her first WTA final on Saturday at the Pan Pacific Open after a battling 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) win over Veronika Kudermetova.

AFP

Unbeaten Cantlay-Schauffele duo will sit early at Presidents Cup

Charlotte (AFP) - Tokyo Olympic champion Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay, an unbeaten United States duo, will sit out Saturday's morning foursomes (alternate shot) matches against the Internationals at the Presidents Cup.

France 24

Breaking down the Unification Church scandal in Japan

Anger is growing in Japan over the state funeral for Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July. The former prime minister had links to the Unification Church, a controversial religious organisation based in South Korea. We find out more about the relationship between the sect and Japan's political elite by…

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The Hindu

Delegation from T.N. headed for Tokyo and Seoul to attract investments in footwear space

Main focus is on the footwear sector, says Minister Thangam Thennarasu

AFP

Muguruza 'not scared' after latest exit in Tokyo

Tokyo (AFP) - Struggling former world number one Garbine Muguruza said she was "not scared" of her deepening slump after losing in the quarter-finals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida speaks at NYSE

Later on Thursday, Kishida stated Tokyo's intention to consider making the Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA) investment scheme permanent in his speech at the New York Stock Exchange.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Mascot toy sales implicated in Games scandal

The bribery scandal being uncovered after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics allegedly extends even to the cute but lucrative stuffed mascot toys.

The Independent UK

Hundreds demand cancellation of Japanese ex-leader's funeral

Several hundred protesters demanded the cancellation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral as they shouted slogans and waved banners in a Tokyo park

Reuters

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake briefly shakes Tokyo buildings

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 briefly struck the southern part of Japan's Ibaraki prefecture on Friday, authorities said, shaking buildings in Tokyo.

Bangkok Post

Abe's expensive state funeral divides taxpayers

In a country where voters are increasingly opposed to a state funeral for Shinzo Abe, support for the event remains high among younger Japanese who see themselves as having benefited from his economic policies during his record run as premier.

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