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Beer, confused fans and a very angry mom: When Bo Jackson took Japan

In an extract from his new book on the multi-sport legend, Jeff Pearlman takes a look at the star’s unusual trip across the Pacific for the Japan Bowl

The Guardian - US

Japan steps up push to get public buy-in to digital IDs

Japan has stepped up its push to catch up on digitization by telling a reluctant public they have to sign on or possibly lose access to their public health insurance

The Independent UK

Japan PM appoints ex-health min Goto as next economy minister

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday appointed former health minister Shigeyuki Goto as the next economy minister after the incumbent abruptly resigned amid criticism over his links to a controversial religious group.

Reuters

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Almost half of Australians support sending military to help defend Taiwan, poll suggests

YouGov survey finds people in Australia more likely to favour sending troops than people in Japan and US

The Guardian - AU

Japan Cabinet minister resigns over Unification Church ties

Japan’s economy minister has submitted his resignation over his ties to the Unification Church in a widening controversy involving dozens of governing party lawmakers

The Independent UK

Japan wary over Xi's stance

Japan is growing wary over the increasingly hard-line policies of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who on Sunday began an unprecedented third term in office.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Families call for rescue of abductees held in N.Korea

Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea held a rally in Tokyo on Sunday to call for the immediate return of abductees still in the North.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Semikawa becomes 1st amateur to win Japan Open in 95 yrs

For the first time in 95 years, an amateur has won the Japan Open Golf Championship.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese economic minister steps down over church links

Japan's economic revitalisation minister stepped down on Monday after growing criticism of his failure to fully explain his ties to a church group that critics say is akin to a cult, a move that will be a blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Reuters

Today's rugby news Pivac surveys the wreckage and axed duo make a point to him

The latest news and rugby headlines from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

Era of sail returns as Shofu Maru glides into the Port of Newcastle

Wind Challenger 'a dream come true', says shipping line

Newcastle Herald

Mitsui OSK Line's partly wind-powered bulk carrier makes 'history', sails into Newcastle

Partly powered by wind, the Shofu Maru has arrived in Newcastle from Japan, cutting its greenhouse gas emissions in the process.

ABC News

Yamaha Introduces The For-Work Gear Scooter In The Japanese Market

Yamaha has introduced the updated range of Gear scooters in Japan. This tiny 49cc scooter has utility and practicality in mind.

RideApart

Japan temporarily closes Haiti embassy as security worsens

Japan has temporarily closed its embassy in Haiti due to the worsening security and humanitarian situation, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

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World No. 1 amateur Taiga Semikawa beats the pros again, this time at Japan Open

Don’t forget the name Taiga Semikawa when talking about the next crop of global golf stars.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, Australia demonstrate quasi-alliance

PERTH, Australia -- A new joint declaration by Japan and Australia to deepen their security cooperation has clearly established a quasi-alliance between the two countries.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

'Covert' effort to boost yen sends shock waves through markets

The recent "covert" currency intervention by the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan sent shock waves through markets, as it was conducted without coordination with foreign authorities and came after the Tokyo market closed and before the weekend in overseas markets, when trading is light.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow restaurant to celebrate Japan week by offering £1 ramen

Mikaku will take part in the UK's largest celebration of Japanese food, drink and culture next week with lunch-goers and foodies being offered a cheap half-bowl of ramen.

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Japan's stimulus plan must exceed $100 billion, says ruling party executive

Japan's promised economic stimulus must be big enough to exceed the economy's output gap of about 15 trillion yen ($100 billion), a senior ruling party official said on Sunday.

The Times of India

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Colombia, Spain enter semifinals after wins against Tanzania and Japan

MARGAO: Colombia defeated a nine-member Tanzania 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s World Cup 2023: the complete group-by-group preview

England will be delighted with a kind draw in Group D while the USA replay the 2019 final with the Netherlands

Daily Mirror

Masato Kudo dead: Japan international striker passes away aged 32 after surgery

Confirmation of Masato Kudo's heart-breaking death came on Friday after his club Tegevajaro Miyazaki made the announcement after unsuccessful brain surgery on the forward

Al Jazeera

Japan, Australia leaders sign new security pact to counter China

Japan’s military will participate in training and exercises alongside Australian forces in Australia’s northern region.

The Independent UK

Japan, Australia upgrade security pact against China threat

Japan and Australia have signed a new bilateral security agreement to reflect the deteriorating security outlook for their region driven by China's increasing assertiveness

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan, Australia Ink 'Landmark' Security Pact

Australia and Japan agreed to share more sensitive intelligence and deepen military cooperation Saturday, signing a security pact aimed at countering China's military rise. Prime ministers Fumio Kishida and Anthony Albanese inked the accord in the Western Australian city of Perth, revamping a 15-year-old agreement drafted when terrorism and weapons…

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