IF TOKYO 2020 is anything like Rio and London then the Australian sailing team is likely to be one of our heavy lifters when it comes to the medal tally. And two of the team’s brightest rising stars, Ashley Stoddart (Laser Radial) and Jake Lilley (Finn ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tiger McGehee signs 1-year deal with Japan's Giants
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New WWE NXT Champion crowned in Osaka, Japan
As expected, Shinsuke Nakamura re-captured the NXT Championship from Samoa Joe at the live event in Osaka, Japan on Saturday. Nakamura will now move on to defend the title at NXT Takeover: San Antonio. If you want to find out who his opponent will be ... ( read original story ...)
Russia warns Japan not to expect quick progress on islands
MOSCOW – Russia's foreign minister warned Japan Saturday against expecting a quick breakthrough in the territorial dispute between the two nations ahead of President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to Japan. Sergey Lavrov said after talks with his ... ( read original story ...)
Roxon rocks on: Kippens Paralympic champion will compete for spot in Tokyo 2020
Katarina Roxon is not done yet. The 23-year-old swimmer has declared her intentions for the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. The pride of Kippens, just 10 weeks removed from winning her first Paralympic gold medal, made the decision to continue competing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Foreign Minister, Putin Meet Ahead of Tokyo Visit
In Moscow, a deputy Russian foreign minister in an interview with the RIA Novosti news agency sought to dispel Japan's expectations that Russia would be willing to give up one or two islands to secure Japan's agreement to the peace treaty. "Our position at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan offering free ramen to get older drivers off the road
Here’s an appetizing offer. Police in Japan are trying to reduce the amount of older citizens driving on the road by offering a seniors a big discount on one of the country most popular comfort foods-- ramen. Last week, Aichi prefecture in central Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man sends rubbish to revenge school 'bullies'
More than 500 packages were sent to four people who were in his primary school and boy scout troop, Japanese media reported. Mr Miura told police the packages were sent in revenge. He reportedly stuffed the rubbish into unstamped packages, putting the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese smash-hit animation "your name." hits Chinese screens
Japanese smash-hit animated film "your name." hit Chinese screens on Friday, already raking in millions in ticket sales, despite years of tense political relations. The film, directed by Makoto Shinkai, which took Japan by storm, will be shown at as many ... ( read original story ...)
Hayao Miyazaki: Japan's godfather of animation?
It would be no exaggeration to describe Hayao Miyazaki as the godfather of animation in Japan - some might even say the world. Since his directorial debut in 1979, his gentle and whimsical children's movies have been hugely popular and become key cultural ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘comfort women’ — sex slaves used in WWII — demand The Apology
You can almost feel the government of Japan running out the clock. During the Second World War, tens of thousands of females in occupied territories were forced into slavery as “comfort women,” to be raped by Japanese soldiers. Today, a handful of ... ( read original story ...)
Casino bill clears Japan Diet panel after rapid deliberation
A bill to legalize forms of casino gambling in Japan passed a lower house committee Friday ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. ( read original story ...)
Domino’s Japan has had to scrap its reindeer delivery plans
Fans of reindeer and pizza, we’re terribly sorry. Cocktail recipe: Citrus prosecco sparkler It turns out that Domino’s Japan has had to scrap their new reindeer delivery scheme (*cough* admittedly adorable PR stunt *cough*), because, well, a reindeer ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan announce new sanctions on North Korea
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea and Japan on Friday announced their own fresh, unilateral sanctions on North Korea as their nuclear-armed neighbour warns of retaliation against toughened UN sanctions over the nuclear and missile tests it conducted ... ( read original story ...)
No LPGA Tour in Prattville for 2017 after Yokohama drops sponsorship
Yokohama Tires has chosen not to renew a three-year contract to bring the LPGA Tour back to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. No reason was given. The tour featured an annual gathering in Prattville of the world's best female golfers. The event was a huge ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo software developer’s app puts best bowls forward for ramen lovers
SAPPORO – A smartphone app developed by a ramen lover has proven a hit among fellow noodle enthusiasts, providing them with insight into the most popular bowls being slurped across Japan. Sapporo-based software developer Toru Domon says he also wants to ... ( read original story ...)