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Toyota's Most Successful Race Engine Is One You've Never Heard Of

Toyota has built a ton of great engines. Enthusiasts evangelize the 4A-GE used in the AE86 Corolla and original MR2, the 1UZ V-8 found in so many trucks, and the tuner’s favorite, the Supra Turbo’s 2JZ-GTE straight-six. But one alphanumeric you don’t hear as often is 3S-GTE, despite the fact…

Motor1

India beat Japan 2-0 to set up Women's Asian Champions Trophy final with China

RAJGIR: Japanese goalkeeper Yu Kudo put up a superlative performance during their semifinal tie against India at the Asian Champions Trophy. Yet, it was the hosts who had the last laugh as they beat the world No. 11 side 2-0 at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Tuesday in front of…

The Times of India

After 28 years, Pokemon Red and Green have been dethroned as the best-selling Pokemon games in Japan

It's time for a new era of Paldean dominance

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Kyogo replaces brace-scoring teammate who's kept him out of the Japan squad

Kyogo Furuhashi was brought on in Japan's 3-1 win over China in a World Cup qualifier

The National (Scotland)

How to watch WRC's Rally Japan: schedule, line-up and more

Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville could finally have his crowning moment at this weekend’s 2024 World Rally Championship season finale in Japan. The five-time runner-up, who is chasing a maiden title, leads his team-mate Ott Tanak by 25 points with 30 available and they are the only two drivers in contention for…

Autosport

Tom Curry returns but Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is out of England’s clash with Japan

Both players were concussed in the 42-37 defeat by Australia.

The Independent UK

Toyota targets "almost perfect” Rally Japan to snatch WRC title

Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala believes it could take “an almost perfect” Rally Japan to wrestle the World Rally Championship manufacturers’ crown from Hyundai.

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Takeaways from the AP's investigation into Osprey safety issues

The Osprey is back in the air after being grounded for months following a crash last November that killed eight U.S. service members in Japan

The Independent UK

The Osprey's safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it

The Osprey is back in the air after being grounded for months following a crash last November that killed eight U.S. service members in Japan

The Independent UK

Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, has died at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died

The Independent UK

Ryan Garcia targets Jake Paul fight after Rukiya Anpo bout in December

The suspended boxer wants to take on the YouTuber in 2025

Evening Standard

How America Inspired the Toyota Land Cruiser—And Embraced It

The Japanese have a strange affinity for Americana. When American GIs exited the country following World War II, for example, the Japanese adopted and preserved American blue-jean and white-t-shirt culture as their own. These days, if you want the best versions of these American classics, you’re paying in Yen.

Motor1

Socceroos in danger of running out of lifelines with tricky Bahrain up next

Australia can still qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup – but only thanks to their rivals being just as inconsistent

The Guardian - AU

World Shares Mixed After U.S. Stocks Fall

Global markets react to U.S. stock drop and Trump speculation. Asian markets influenced by Samsung's buyback plan and Bank of Japan's hints. U.S. stocks de...

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The Independent UK

Uniqlo's chief says fast fashion must change with the times

Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is celebrating its 40th year since its founding with booming sales that recently topped 3 trillion yen, or about $20 billion, annually for the first time

The National (Scotland)

Kyogo promises his best is yet to come as striker tipped to start for Japan

Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi has spoken from the Japan camp ahead of their match against China

Player One

New on Steam: 'Sengoku Dynasty' is a City Building Game Set in Feudal Japan

'Sengoku Dynasty' was released on November 8, 2024, and has "Mostly Positive" reviews on Steam.

The Independent UK

Australian woman accused of drug smuggling in Japan says she is innocent as trial begins

An Australian woman accused of smuggling amphetamines in a suitcase appeared in a Japanese court on Monday nearly two years after her arrest, saying she is innocent and that she was tricked into carrying them as part of an online romance scam

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The Guardian - AU

Police track down unlikely shoe thief from Japanese kindergarten

Officers installed security cameras to get to the bottom of the thefts, and ended up uncovering a four-legged culprit

International Business Times

American Tourist Accused Of Vandalizing Sacred Japanese Shrine

Steve Lee Hayes, 65, was arrested after allegedly getting caught on camera using his fingernails to scratch five letters into a wooden entrance gate in Tokyo.

AAP

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

The trial of Australian grandmother Donna Nelson, who was detained in Japan on drug trafficking allegations, is starting with a verdict due later in 2024.

Al Jazeera

Japan’s troops to train with US, Australian forces amid concerns over China

Joint training is announced after three countries express concerns about ‘dangerous conduct’ by the Chinese military.

International Business Times UK

Japanese Official Says Women Should Be Banned From Marriage After 25, Have Uterus Removed At 30

Naoki Hyakuta faced backlash for suggesting controversial measures to boost Japan's birth rate, sparking outrage.

The Guardian - UK

Bigger than the Beatles and Rolling Stones: Shampoo on tour in Tokyo, 1995

The Plumstead duo bonded with their Japanese fans over kitsch and fashion

AAP

Japanese forces to join US Marines in the NT

The Japanese military will join US Marines on annual deployments for joint amphibious training to the Top End, Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced.

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