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Okinawa Killing Case Renews Scrutiny of US Military Presence After Marine Arrest

The arrest of a US Marine over the alleged killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa has prompted Japanese protests and renewed scrutiny of the island's military presence.

International Business Times UK · 5h ago

Japan PM Protests US Marine Arrest in Okinawa as Police Probe Suspected Robbery-Murder at Hotel

Japan has lodged a strong protest with the United States after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering and robbing a woman in Okinawa. The investigation remains ongoing

International Business Times UK · Oct 4

London Reform candidate vows to run capital 'like Tokyo on steroids'

Former Tory councillor Laila Cunningham says technology should be used to streamline bureaucracy.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

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Asian Games IND vs PAK: Blue wave sweeps Nagoya as fans turn India-Pakistan final into carnival

Indian fans turned Nagoya blue ahead of the Asian Games India-Pakistan cricket final, with many travelling from Tokyo by Shinkansen and paying steep ticket prices. For the expatriate community, the high-profile clash offered a taste of home while giving cricket in Japan a significant boost.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei retreats from 6-week high as investors lock in gains

The Nikkei 225 index in Japan faced a downturn as investors engaged in profit-taking, displaying caution in the wake of earlier gains. This decline coincided with rising core inflation data from Tokyo, intensifying fears regarding interest rate hikes. Additionally, geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the US-Iran situation, cast a shadow over…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Japan government bond yields fall as global markets steady

Japanese government bond yields saw a significant drop on Friday, as the 10-year yield fell to levels not recorded since mid-September. Global bond markets stabilizing and shifts in central bank policies played a key role in this decline. Even though the Bank of Japan raised rates recently, inflation in Tokyo…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Carlos Alcaraz reveals five-set Grand Slam stance and offers alternative idea to ease player workload

The world No 3, who has complained about the length and intensity of the calendar, is playing in Tokyo this week

The Independent UK · Oct 1

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Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case

A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving a popular Japanese anime voice actor

The Independent UK · Oct 1

AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules

Kenjiro Tsuda wins case against TikTok account in landmark Japanese verdict to protect publicity rights

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Japan says it’s time for ‘taboo-free’ discussions about acquiring nuclear weapons

Defence minister says non-nuclear principles should be revisited given the current global security ‘crisis’

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Tokyo succumbs to ‘rain fatigue’ after a record 35 consecutive days of showers

The record rainfall has been blamed on a combination of climate change and El Niño, which has created a prolonged high pressure front in the Pacific

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30

Tokyo Board of Education To Check 70,000 Staff for Sexual Offence Histories as False Answers Risk Discipline

Tokyo will ask about 70,000 public school teachers and staff to declare any sexual offence history, with inaccurate responses potentially punished and confirmed offenders removed from child-contact duties.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Tokyo records longest rainy streak on record with 34 consecutive days

Tokyo has recorded 34 consecutive days of rain, marking the longest such streak on record, according to Japan's weather agency.

Euronews · Sep 29

Tokyo vs Seoul: Which trendy capital should you visit on an Asian adventure?

Tourism in both Tokyo and Seoul has been booming for a while now and there’s no sign of this slowing down just yet. Here we take a look at two of Asia's trending capital cities.

Euronews · Sep 28

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AAP · Sep 27

Sam Goodman wins IBF interim world boxing title

Sam Goodman has won the IBF interim super bantamweight world title with a terrific performance to score a unanimous points win over Ryosuke Nishida in Tokyo.

The Economic Times · Sep 27

PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda bow out in Asian Games quarters as India draw blank in individual badminton

Indian badminton players faced early exits in the individual competitions at the Asian Games after their matches. PV Sindhu lost to Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei in the quarterfinals despite a strong start. Unnati Hooda was defeated by world champion Akane Yamaguchi in a closely contested quarterfinal match. Additionally,…

Times Life · Sep 26

Japan on Your First Trip From India: Rail Pass Maths, Seasons, and the Cities Worth Your Days

The Rail Pass Question Nobody Answers HonestlyThe 7-day Japan Rail Pass costs around ¥50,000 (roughly ₹28,000 at current rates). A single Tokyo-to-Kyoto Shinkansen round trip on the Nozomi, the fastest Bullet Train, runs about ¥28,000. So the pass pays for itself the moment you add Hiroshima or Osaka into that…

AAP · Sep 25

Unsung Aussie knuckles down for 'seven figure' chance

Jackson England can open lucrative doors with a win on the Gold Coast, while Sam Goodman has unfinished business in his Tokyo title fight.

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The Independent UK · Sep 24

Why Japan wants to amend the UN Charter to remove references to ‘enemy states’

The clauses were included in the 1945 Charter to allow WWII allies to take action against defeated Axis powers, including Japan, Germany, and Italy

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Olympic Weightlifter Goes Viral After Joining Onlyfans To Earn Extra Money for His Career

Mexican weightlifter Jorge Cárdenas, a Tokyo Olympian, opened an OnlyFans account in 2023 to supplement his income while pursuing elite competition and future Olympic ambitions.

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Japan’s Typhoon Dujuan leaves 10 dead as rescuers continue to search for four missing

Japan’s Chiba prefecture was worst hit with six deaths reported after Dujuan slammed eastern shores

Player One · Sep 23

'Pokémon UNITE' Aeos Crown 2027 Sets Tokyo Finals For March 2027

"Pokémon UNITE" Aeos Crown 2027 begins with global regional qualifiers in December, leading to a 32-team Tokyo final and a $1 million prize pool.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

13-year-old Chinese schoolgirl Yu Zidi closes in on third Asian Games gold

Yu Zidi, the 13-year-old Chinese swimmer, has qualified for the women's 400m individual medley final at the Asian Games. She topped the heats with a time of 4 minutes 39.43 seconds, outperforming Japan's Mio Narita. Yu has already won two gold medals in Tokyo this week, raising expectations for her…

Times Life · Sep 23

The Kangra Tea Belt in Himachal: The Forgotten Gardens That Once Competed With Darjeeling

The morning the London market chose somewhere elseIn 1905, a single earthquake did what decades of competition could not. The Kangra valley had been producing tea since the 1850s, its gardens running along the lower Dhauladhar slopes from Palampur westward, and by the 1880s its orthodox leaf was fetching prices…

Euronews · Sep 22

At least four dead and six missing in Japan day after Typhoon Dujuan made landfall

Authorities announced a revised, higher death toll on Tuesday after search and rescue crews located the bodies of two more people. Six others are still reported missing.

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