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Opals score second big victory in Asia Cup basketball

Australia will face Japan to determine the winner of their group at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament, with the Opals beating Taiwan 91-45.

AAP

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.

Motorsport

As Japan prepares to release Fukushima wastewater, anxiety grows across South Korea

As Japan plans to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea this summer, concerned South Koreans are stocking up on sea salt.

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Japan to reinstate South Korea as preferred trade nation from July 21 as two sides improve ties

Japan announced Tuesday a decision to reinstate South Korea as a preferred nation with fast-track trade status from July 21, virtually ending a four-year economic row that was strained during their bitter historic disputes

The Independent UK

Small, Slow But Steady review – meditative boxing tale as deaf fighter rethinks life

Film follows Keiko, deaf since birth, making her way in the ring when Covid-19 lockdown arrives in Japan and she must deal with confidence issues

The Guardian - UK

Japanese kabuki star arrested for assisting mother’s suicide

Ennosuke Ichikawa’s parents were found dead in the actor’s home in May, while Ichikawa was taken to hospital.

Al Jazeera

Japan approves trial sales of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives

The move is a major policy shift in country’s male-dominated parliament and brings Japan into line with more than 90 other countries

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Honda announces works 2023 Suzuka 8h line-up, adds Vierge

Following its first victory in the Japanese endurance classic for eight years last year, Honda is aiming to defend its title with Vierge sharing the #33 Honda CBR1000RR-R with Takumi Takahashi and Iker Lecuona.

Motorsport

Reo Hatate 'linked' to Al Ittihad as Celtic star latest to be touted for mega money move to Saudi Arabia

The Japanese international still ha splenty of time left on his contract but money appears to be no object to Saudi pro League clubs.

Daily Record

Japan alone dispatches male minister to G7 gender-equality meeting

NIKKO, Tochigi -- Japan was the only Group of Seven country to dispatch a male minister to the recently held G7 Ministerial Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Putin signs bill to rename Russia's WWII victory day

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law on Saturday to rename the "Day of the End of World War II" on Sept. 3 to the "Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan and the end of World War II."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Fukushima nuclear plant operator says equipment to release treated wastewater into sea is complete

Officials say all equipment needed for the release into the sea of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant has been completed and will be ready for an inspection by Japanese regulators this week

The Independent UK

Kanye West and his new wife Bianca Censori 'fell asleep' during trip to the theatre

Kanye West and Bianca Censori have been spending some quality time together in Japan, with the loved-up couple spotted watching a show at the Kabukiza Theatre

Daily Mirror

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data, Powell Speech

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are down -0.12%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are down -0.22% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge while awaiting a speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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Golf Monthly

12 Things You Didn't Know About Ayaka Furue

The Japanese star is making a big impression on the LPGA Tour – here are some things about her you may not have known

The Guardian - UK

In brief: 1923: The Mystery of Lot 212 and a Tour de France Obsession; Four Seasons in Japan; The Draw of the Sea – review

An exhaustive study of footage from an exhausting bike race, an affecting novel within a novel, and a hymn to the beauty of the Cornish coastline

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan sweeps 2023 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, United States girls finish second

Japan pulled away late from the United States.

Bangkok Post

Woman faces charges over fake foreign job scam

Police have apprehended a woman on suspicion of duping people into working in Japan.

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WEKU

Japan's plan to boost its birthrate raises doubt. But one city has reason for hope

For years, Japanese leaders have tried to halt the country's falling birthrate. They might find lessons in the city of Akashi, whose population has been growing.

Wales Online

What channel is Wales v New Zealand Under 20s on and what time is it?

France vs Japan is the other match up in Pool A

The National (Scotland)

Blair latest to head to Japan as ex-Edinburgh boss takes coaching job

JAPAN appears to be the place to go for former Scotland scrum-halves looking to earn their spurs as a coach, with Mike Blair announcing yesterday…

Bangkok Post

Japan LGBT law watered down amid culture war

Japan enacted a law to promote LGBT understanding last Friday after months of debate, but for some activists, the discussions did as much to entrench existing discrimination as encourage more open attitudes.

The Independent UK

Carlos Ghosn says $1 billion lawsuit against Nissan is reasonable given his suffering after arrest

Carlos Ghosn says that the $1 billion lawsuit he recently filed against Nissan and others is just the beginning of his fight

Daily Mirror

Bianca Censori fans divided amid speculation Kanye West's wife has had cosmetic surgery

Kanye West and his partner Bianca Censori - who are believed to be married - have been enjoying themselves in Japan this week, with one photo of her having attracted particular attention

Liverpool Echo

Peter Crouch on Steven Gerrard's support, Liverpool fan messages and 'carnage' on team night out in Japan

EXCLUSIVE: The ECHO chats to Peter Crouch at Anfield to talk through his time with Liverpool ahead of the release of his brand new Amazon documentary

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