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‘Wolf warrior’ or entertainer? Outspoken Japanese envoy Shingo Yamagami has no regrets as he departs Australia

The ambassador has been seen variously as giving Australia a ‘shake-up’ and ‘kicking own-goals’ during his Canberra posting

The Guardian - AU

A fond farewell by class act Shingo

The Japanese ambassador returns to Tokyo on Saturday.

The Canberra Times

Why is Japan worried about Australia's energy policies, and will the lights go out in Tokyo?

A corporate titan from Japan unleashed on Australia's energy policies this week. So why are they so upset, and is it really that bad?

ABC News

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Australia and Japan to share intelligence on China in security deal, ambassador says

In interview with Guardian Australia, Shingo Yamagami also hints Australia is likely to be invited to G7 summit in Hiroshima

The Guardian - AU

Qld tax could deter Japan investors: envoy

Japan's ambassador to Australia has warned Queensland coal tax hikes could impact plans to invest in joint venture hydrogen projects around the country.

AAP

'Truce this swooping season'? Ambassador takes on the magpies

And he has come up with an ingenious way to stop the birds from pecking him as he rides his bike - chopsticks on his helmet "scented with sushi and Wagyu beef"

The Canberra Times

'Very much touched': Japanese ambassador in awe of Australian tributes to late Shinzo Abe

Three days since the death of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, the Canberra embassy is left touched by a flow of tributes.

The Canberra Times

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Light at the darkest time: lantern parade a source of healing for flood-ravaged Lismore

The northern NSW town finds solace by the banks of a river that has wrought so much destruction on it this year

The Guardian - AU

Japan's top envoy warns Australia against 'too many eggs in one basket' with China trade

Japan's ambassador to Australia has warned of the risks of dependence on China as he flags greater investment by Japanese companies in Australian resources.

ABC News

Japan 'fully behind' Australia over laser incident involving China in Arafura Sea, says ambassador Yamagami Shingo

Ambassador Yamagami Shingo says Tokyo shares Australia's concerns about what happened off the coast of the Northern Territory last week and says his country is "fully behind Australia on this matter".

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