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Remember your ‘roots’, China tells neighbours

 BEIJING: China’s top diplomat has called on South Korea and Japan to remember their “roots” and reject Western influences, in racially charged comments to officials from Seoul and Tokyo.

Bangkok Post

An explosion in a downtown Tokyo building has injured four people, according to media reports

An explosion at a building in Tokyo’s Shimbashi commercial district has shattered windows and spewed smoke, injuring four people, department officials say

The Independent UK

Kanye West's new wife is 'leader' in their marriage as they 'shop for adult toys' in Tokyo

Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have been holidaying in Tokyo, with it apparent that she is the 'leader' in their marriage, according to a body language expert

Daily Mirror

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Olympic champ Belinda Bencic chases Wimbledon breakthrough - but British star stands in her way

Belinda Bencic won the women's singles tournament at the Tokyo Olympics, but is chasing her first ever quarter-final run at Wimbledon after watching compatriot Roger Federer excel in SW19

Daily Mirror

‘Tokyo would lose its soul’: anger over plans to redevelop historic city park

Campaigners say turning Meiji Jingu Gaien into a commercial hub will destroy 1,000 trees and area’s architectural heritage

The Guardian - UK

NPO head pleads not guilty over Belarus organ transplants

The director of a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization who has been accused of arranging organ transplants in Belarus for Japanese patients pleaded not guilty at the Tokyo District Court on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

The female sumo wrestlers fighting for recognition – a photo essay

Sumo – a historical Japanese martial art and a longtime favourite sport of the nation – is open solely to male professionals. But female sumo wrestling does exist and thrive, mainly as a school or university club activity. While male wrestlers can earn money by participating in tournaments, for women…

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Work finished on 17 distinct Shibuya restrooms

Seventeen distinctive public restrooms, including two surrounded by transparent glass and another designed by architect Tadao Ando, are now finished and available for use in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Critics of Tokyo redevelopment plan accuse city government of ignoring residents' wishes

Critics of the planned redevelopment of a beloved centuries-old Tokyo park and historic sports stadiums have accused the government in court of ignoring the wishes of residents and catering to commercial interests

The Independent UK

Formula E could add another North America race to 2024 calendar

The all-electric series revealed a 17-race calendar spanning 13 locations last week, with a long-awaited first trip to Tokyo the only confirmed new venue so far.

Autosport

US guitar maker Fender opens flagship store in Tokyo banking on regional growth

Fender, the guitar of choice for some of the world’s biggest stars from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, is opening what it calls its “first flagship store” in its 77-year history

The Independent UK

Star gymnast Simone Biles poised for August return to competition

NEW DELHI: Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is set to make her comeback in August after her Tokyo Olympics campaign was curtailed due to mental health and safety considerations.

The Times of India

Star gymnast Biles poised for August return to competition

LOS ANGELES: Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is poised to compete in August for the first time since mental health and safety concerns cut short her Tokyo Olympics campaign, entering the August US Classic near Chicago.

Bangkok Post

Simone Biles returning to competition at U.S. Classic in Hoffman Estates

USA Gymnastics announced Wednesday that Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and the 2016 Olympic champion, is part of the women’s field for the single-day event set for Aug. 5 at NOW Arena.

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Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee to return to competition, with 2024 in their sights

Biles hasn't competed since the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, when she withdrew and spurred a global conversation on the pressures faced by athletes. Lee stepped into the spotlight and won all-around gold.

The Independent UK

Simone Biles returning to competition this summer for first time since Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles is back

The Hindu

Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar trains his sights on Paris 2024 qualification

Krishna Nagar created history by becoming only the second player from India to win Paralympic gold in the racquet sport after Pramod Bhagat in Tokyo. The 4’5” Nagar trained under coach Yadvendra Singh, and his journey as a para-athlete began with two gold medals (in both singles and doubles) at…

Autosport

Lotterer backs Tokyo to become a Formula E 'seasonal highlight'

The all-electric series unveiled its 2023/24 calendar ahead of last weekend’s Portland race, headlined by a long-awaited visit to Japan’s capital city in late March.

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Motorsport

Tokyo will be "highlight of the season" in Formula E - Lotterer

The all-electric series unveiled its 2023/24 calendar ahead of last weekend’s Portland race, headlined by a long-awaited visit to Japan’s capital city in late March.

The Independent UK

Haruki Murakami pleads for keeping Tokyo park and baseball stadium that inspired his writing

Author Haruki Murakami says he's strongly opposed to the redevelopment of a Tokyo park district that would remove his favorite jogging path and tear down the baseball stadium where he was inspired to become a novelist

Belfast Live

Belfast boxer opens up on retirement 'nobody really knows about'

Brendan Irvine hasn't fought since the Tokyo Olympics two years ago but is loving life as a Community Boxing Coach in Belfast

Bangkok Post

Forced sterilisation report stirs anger in Japan

TOKYO: Japanese campaigners on Wednesday slammed a government report into the sterilisation of thousands under a eugenics law in place until 1996, saying it failed to take responsibility for the procedures.

Bangkok Post

The best restaurant in the world is..

The best restaurant in the world is Central, in Lima. The dynamic tasting menu restaurant from chef Virgilio Martinez features ingredients from Peru’s very diverse landscape, from potatoes sourced from of the heights of the Andes mountains to sea urchin from the ocean and notes the latitude of each dish.

The Independent UK

Formula E announce first-ever Tokyo race in expanded 2024 calendar

Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, USA and Mexico all feature on the race plan for season ten

Motorsport

New Tokyo round headlines Formula E's 2023-24 calendar

The provisional schedule was released on Tuesday after being ratified by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council and features 17 races across 13 venues for the landmark season.

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