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Japan's emperor says he looks forward to deepening ties with Britain's royals during UK visit

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito says he is delighted to finally be able to visit Britain after the trip was delayed by several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Nelly Korda keen to stay positive at PGA Championship despite recent missed cuts

Japan’s Yuka Saso won the US Open Women’s Open after Korda crashed out of contention with a 10-over-par first-round 80.

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka among four Grand Slam winners granted Wimbledon wildcard

Naomi Osaka, a two-time champion of both the Australian and US Opens and former world number one from Japan, was among a group of four Grand Slam winners who received wildcards on Wednesday to compete in the women's singles main draw at Wimbledon next month.

The Times of India

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Japan Emperor Recalls Time With UK Royals Ahead Of Visit

Japan's Emperor Naruhito said Britain's royals treated him "like family", as he recounted previous trips at a rare press conference on Wednesday ahead of a UK state visit.

International Business Times

Meet emperor Naruhito and empress Masako: Japan's anglophile royal couple visit the UK

Emma Loffhagen takes a look at the island nation’s royal couple and their unlikely British connections

Evening Standard

‘We needed to be braver’: England’s new mindset has them set for Japan

Centres Slade and Lawrence embody the attacking philosophy which will be in evidence again in Saturday’s Test in Tokyo

The Guardian - UK

Japan's Royals: Tradition, Myths And Instagram

As Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako make the first Japanese state visit to Britain since 1998, here are some key things to know about the imperial family: - Sun goddess - Legend has it that Japan's royals, whose myth-filled history spans 2,600 years, are descended from the Shinto sun goddess…

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Peter Squires recalls joys of ‘absolutely amateur’ England tour to Japan in 1979

On Saturday, for the first time since the amateur era, England will play in Japan against the host nation.

The Independent UK

Yoshida review – brilliant prints bleached of historical colour

Three generations of a family of artists are presented without the tumultuous context that could have given them life

The Guardian - UK

Move over Tamagotchi - this new anime-inspired digital pet has a quirky new feature and here's why we think kids will love it

If your child loves anime, we think they'll adore this brand new digital pet that's all the rage in Japan

GoodToKnow

Netflix's Wild New Superhero Reboot Was 20 Years in the Making

'Ultraman: Rising' director Shannon Tindle also talks about bringing the Japanese superhero to a U.S. audience in the first animated feature by ILM in nearly a decade.

Inverse

Japan visitors top three million for third month as locals tackle overtourism

Indian visitors reached a monthly record to Japan in May

The Independent UK

Five things to watch ahead of rugby’s summer kick-off

The Test summer gets underway in earnest with England in Japan and Wales taking on the Springboks at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Japan's 'beat poet' Kazuko Shiraishi, pioneer of modern performance poetry, dies at 93

Kazuko Shiraishi, a leading name in modern Japanese “beat” poetry, has died

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Japan's exports surge 13.5% in May, helped by cheap yen and strong demand in US, Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged 13.5% in May, helped by a weak yen and strong demand in the U.S. and Asia

GamesRadar

After 13 years stuck in Japan, the lost Ace Attorney spin-off is finally launching in English as part of the Investigations Collection this September

It's about time

Evening Standard

Ben Earl named vice-captain as England go full strength for Japan trip

Steve Borthwick has named his team two days ahead of schedule

The Guardian - AU

Borthwick’s England vision taking shape as Marcus Smith gets leading role

Harlequins playmaker starts at fly-half in Japan while inclusions of Cunningham-South and Feyi-Waboso also excite

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Medical Daily

STSS: Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria That Kills Within 48 Hours Spreads In Japan

Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), caused by Group A Streptococcus, can result in severe complications including low blood pressure, irregular heart rate, rapid breathing, necrotizing fasciitis potentially leading to limb loss, organ failure, and toxic shock.

The Independent UK

Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholders' approval to stay in leadership

Toyota shareholders have voted in support of all of the company's proposals at their annual meeting, including keeping Akio Toyoda, the grandson of the Japanese automaker’s founder, as chairman of the board

MusicRadar

Fender Japan brings master ukiyo-e artist Hokusai's work to the Esquire

There's going to be a great wave of excitement for these

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Yasushi From Japan Made A One-Of-A-Kind Marriage Proposal That Gained The Guinness World Record

It took 6 months for Yassan to wander across Japan to create an epic marriage proposal, yet it gained not only his lover's heart but also set the Guinness World Record. The post Yasushi From Japan Made A One-Of-A-Kind Marriage Proposal That Gained The Guinness World Record first appeared on…

The Guardian - AU

A cat: ‘They smoked pipes, played dice’

In more than one image from 1900s Japan, they look hungover

The Independent UK

Japan builds gate on Mount Fuji in latest bid to tackle overtourism

The newly installed gate will be closed between 4 pm and 3 am to lock out those who have not booked an overnight stay

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Record Levels Of Deadly Bacterial Infection Cases In Japan

Japan faces a surge in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases, prompting investigations into potential causes and highlighting the need for ongoing resea...

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