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Nintendo Shares Slump 6% on ‘Legend of Zelda’ Delay

Nintendo Co shares slumped 6% in Tokyo trading after the Kyoto-based gaming firm said it was pushing back the release of the hotly awaited sequel to "Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" to spring 2023 from this year's planned debut. The fall comes after Nintendo's shares had gained 25%…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘We have waited so long’: a cautious Tokyo celebrates cherry blossoms in shadow of Covid

Rise in infections since quasi-emergency restrictions were lifted sparks concern that long-awaited hanami season could help fuel a resurgence

The Guardian - AU

Honda's Asimo robot to retire after 20-year career wowing public

Honda Motor's Asimo humanoid robot will retire on Friday, ending its 20-year career of wowing the public with walking and dancing demonstrations at a showroom at the automaker's Tokyo headquarters.

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Plouffe powers to nationals pursuit crown

Tokyo Olympian Maeve Plouffe is starting to think of a shot at the individual pursuit world record after dominating the event at the track cycling nationals.

AAP

China Tech's Dwindling Fortunes Fuel More Alibaba Stake Selloff Speculations By SoftBank

The dwindling fortunes of the Chinese tech shares have prompted concerns over Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) stake selloff by SoftBank Group Corp (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF), the Wall Street Journal reports. SoftBank's single most significant investment in the e-commerce giant was hit hard by the domestic crackdown. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index of U.S.-listed Chinese stocks…

Benzinga

Jason Kenny: ‘Winning will take care of itself if we do everything right’

The most successful British athlete in Olympic history has taken on a coaching role and is looking to bring success and enjoyment to British Cycling

The Guardian - UK

Best hotels in Tokyo: where to stay in style for all budgets

Find the perfect hotel in Japan’s capital, from a traditional ryokan to a super-swanky skyscraper

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BCCI honours Olympians, including gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, ahead of IPL opener

MUMBAI: The BCCI on Saturday felicitated Tokyo Olympians, including gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, with cash awards ahead of the IPL opener between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

The Times of India

Hannah Mills interview: ‘Sport’s opportunity to spread climate change message is massive’

It’s been seven months since Hannah Mills became the most successful female sailor in Olympic history, her gold medal in Tokyo adding to the one she picked up in Rio five years earlier and a silver from London 2012.

Evening Standard

Japan reports Russian drills on disputed islands

TOKYO: Russia is conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Russia conducts military drills on isles disputed with Japan -media

Russia was conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

WFI hits back at Bajrang Punia, alleges he denied services of physios at national camp

NEW DELHI: A day after Bajrang Punia alleged that he has been forced to do his own rehabilitation from knee injuries owing to the non-availability of a full-time physio, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) hit back at the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist by claiming that the star wrestler denied…

The Times of India

'Ghostwire Tokyo': 7 essential tips the game doesn't tell you

'Ghostwire: Tokyo' features a lot of paranormal battling and exploration, so here are a few tips to get you started on your journey.

Inverse

Talent behind Recent K-Pop Hit Moves Is a 20-Year-Old Japanese Dancer

South Korea's distinctive K-pop music genre has swept the world in recent years, its catchy tunes and flashy dance videos making international stars of its top performers. But not every element of the global phenomenon is made in Korea. Some of the genre's dance moves are being created in neighboring…

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Bangkok Post

Japan's Eneos plans to withdraw from Myanmar's Yetagun gas project

TOKYO: Japanese energy company Eneos Holdings aims to withdraw from Myanmar's Yetagun gas project in response to "social issues", a spokesperson said on Friday, amid criticism that the project is funding the southeast Asian nation's military junta.

AAP

Richardson aims to build on Olympic debut

Amid a number of retirements and a new high performance boss at AusCycling, Matt Richardson aims to build on his Tokyo Olympics debut.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Promising figures

A doll depicting Tsuyoshi Shinjo, the new manager of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and whose nickname is Big Boss, is on display at a shop of traditional Japanese doll maker Kyugetsu Co. in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday. The company made dolls featuring "promising leaders" for this year's lineup…

The Independent UK

Tokyo Olympics expected to reveal final costs in June

Officials say the final cost of last year's Tokyo Olympics is expected to be about $13.6 billion when the organizing committee dissolves in June

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Japan, Russia Trade Barbs in Wake of Ukraine War

Moscow called off long-running peace treaty talks after Tokyo joined with the G-7 countries in imposing sanctions

The Independent UK

Scandal at Japanese brokerage widens with executive's arrest

The scandal at a top Japanese brokerage has widened with the arrest by Tokyo prosecutors of the vice president of SMBC Nikko Securities on charges of stock manipulation

Daily Mirror

Ghostwire: Tokyo Review: Defeat disturbing spirits and master supernatural powers in this hauntingly beautiful city of the dead

Ghostwire: Tokyo blends urban horror and supernatural action in an eerie neon-lit haunted Tokyo combing contemporary japan with tradition and folklore

Inverse

‘GhostWire: Tokyo’ release time, file size, editions, and pre-order bonuses

'Ghostwire Tokyo' will be released very soon, so here's everything you need to know about its launch.

The Independent UK

Tokyo court rejects case over N Korea repatriation program

A Tokyo court has cited a statute of limitations in rejecting a suit filed by five people seeking North Korea’s responsibility over abuses they said they suffered for decades when they were lured to the North by Pyongyang’s false promise of living in the “paradise on Earth.”

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Twin panda cubs at Ueno Zoo to go back on display Friday

The public will see heavier, more agile twin giant panda cubs when they are put back on display at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Friday.

Reuters

Japan will unveil more support for Ukraine at G7 summit, PM says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he planned to unveil more support measures for Ukraine and strengthen Tokyo's sanctions against Russia at a G7 meeting in Brussels.

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