# Japan

This month

January 2023

# Shinzo Abe

Suspect charged with murder in assassination of Japan’s former leader Shinzo Abe

Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested immediately after allegedly shooting the former prime minister with a homemade gun.

4.7k

Jan 13th 2023, 7:27 AM

Last year

2022

# Architect

Pritzker-winning Japanese architect Arata Isozaki dies aged 91

Isozaki won the Pritzker Architecture Prize, internationally the highest honour in the field, in 2019.

5.0k

Dec 30th 2022, 11:24 AM

# Winter

17 dead after days of heavy snow in Japan

Some areas have seen almost a metre of snowfall in 24 hours.

12.1k

Dec 26th 2022, 8:54 AM

# Falcon 9

Japanese startup, carrying DCU lab samples, launches historic moon mission

The DCU samples will be used to study how moon dust adheres to different surfaces.

7.3k

Dec 11th 2022, 8:32 AM

# BIT OF LUKA

Modric watches on helplessly but dream of ultimate glory lives on

Croatia triumph over Japan but star’s struggles are indication of a side who have reached their peak in the World Cup.

9.3k

Dec 5th 2022, 6:08 PM

# Onwards

Croatia progress to World Cup quarter-finals after penalty shootout win over Japan

Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković was the hero, saving three spot kicks.

15.0k

Dec 5th 2022, 5:48 PM

# twists and turns

Japan shock Spain and eliminate Germany on roller-coaster World Cup night

Recounting an astonishing night as Japan came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 and knock out Germany in the process.

34.8k

Dec 1st 2022, 9:53 PM

# Upset

Costa Rica stun Japan to hand Germany World Cup lifeline

The result left Spain, Japan and Costa Rica all on three points in the group.

7.8k

Nov 27th 2022, 12:25 PM

# cup of shocks

Japan come from behind in stunning win against Germany

Japan blew the Group of Death wide open with a 2-1 win at the Khalifa Stadium.

25.3k

Nov 23rd 2022, 3:12 PM

# tensions

North Korean missile may have had range to hit US mainland, Japan says

The intercontinental ballistic missile is believed to have landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone this morning.

6.6k

Nov 18th 2022, 7:05 AM

# Group by Group Guide

Group E Preview: Spain and Germany collide in heavyweight group

The latest in our series focuses on Group E, featuring Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica.

3.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 7:00 AM

# onto the next

Jones sets sights on All Blacks - 'They're there for the taking, we’re going to go after them'

England defeated Japan 52-13 at Twickenham today.

9.7k

Nov 12th 2022, 9:50 PM

# new guy

Porter and Smith at the double as England overwhelm Japan

England ran in six tries in total, all converted by captain Owen Farrell, as well as being awarded a penalty try.

5.9k

Nov 12th 2022, 6:26 PM

# Japan

Tokyo begins same-sex partnership recognition

City becomes the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed.

8.8k

Nov 1st 2022, 6:10 PM

# Time And Tide

'Those cracks are showing' - All Blacks no longer carry fear factor

Japan fell just short of a win over New Zealand today after a spirited display.

12.0k

Oct 29th 2022, 2:21 PM

# North Korea

North Korean nuclear test would meet 'unprecedented' response: US, Japan, South Korea

Seoul and Washington have repeatedly warned that Pyongyang could be close to testing an atomic bomb for the first time since 2017.

17.4k

Oct 26th 2022, 8:01 AM

# Shunsuke Nakamura

16 years after winner over Man United, former Celtic star retires at 44

Shunsuke Nakamura was a Scottish champion three times.

14.9k

Oct 18th 2022, 8:27 AM

# shortterm

All Blacks star Ardie Savea set for Japan move after next year's World Cup

The 29-year-old plans to join Kobe Steelers on a short-term contract in early 2024.

4.3k

Oct 17th 2022, 9:12 AM

# North Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul's military says

It is the latest in a blitz of launches amid tensions over US-led military exercises in the region.

20.0k

Updated Oct 9th 2022, 3:57 PM

# North Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

South Korean and US fighter jets have conducted precision bombing drills in response.

28.1k

Updated Oct 4th 2022, 10:37 AM

# Shinzo Abe

Japan honours Shinzo Abe at controversial funeral

The former Prime Minister was shot dead in July, but the decision to give him a state funeral provoked opposition.

14.4k

Sep 27th 2022, 6:48 AM

# Japan

Man sets himself on fire in Tokyo in apparent protest against Shinzo Abe state funeral

The planned state funeral has become increasingly unpopular as more details emerge about the former leader’s links to the Unification Church.

18.1k

Sep 21st 2022, 8:23 AM

# Extreme Weather

Deadly typhoon strikes Japan as hurricane leaves Puerto Rico without power

A man was found dead in his car in Japan early today.

7.3k

Sep 19th 2022, 9:45 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you know self-defence?

The Gardaí certainly will after classes from Japanese experts.

19.7k

Sep 13th 2022, 10:30 AM

# arigato

Historic tour a huge positive for Ireland but the hard work is still ahead

Greg McWilliams gave debuts to nine players during the two Tests in Japan.

4.7k

Aug 29th 2022, 7:30 PM

# Second five Eighth

'I’m excited to see where she can go to as a second playmaker now'

Skibbereen woman Enya Breen was highly influential for Ireland last time out.

2.7k

Aug 26th 2022, 9:16 AM

# Allegiance

'She's eligible for Ireland' - Former England back row Brown set for debut in green

The Worcester back row was previously capped seven times by the Red Roses.

6.3k

Aug 25th 2022, 12:57 PM

# summer tour

McWilliams makes three changes for Ireland's second Test in Tokyo

The Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium hosts Saturday’s match.

2.7k

Aug 25th 2022, 11:32 AM

# Shinzo Abe

Japan's national police chief resigns over Abe assassination

The former prime minister was shot and killed on the campaign trail on 8 July.

7.4k

Aug 25th 2022, 8:01 AM

# Analysis

Analysis: Ireland's promising young guns show instinctive skills in Japan

Dannah O’Brien, Méabh Deely, Aoife Dalton, and Natasja Behan all started the big win over Japan.

3.7k

Aug 22nd 2022, 7:30 PM

# clean slate

'I really would love for the obvious evolution to be visible for people'

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams on the evolution of his squad and prioritising squad depth.

7.1k

Aug 18th 2022, 7:30 PM

# summer tour

Four uncapped players named in Ireland side for opening Japan Test

The Ireland women’s rugby team are in Japan for their first-ever summer tour.

3.6k

Aug 18th 2022, 12:03 PM

# Enya Breen

Gruelling conditions in Japan, exciting times for Ireland and club future TBC

‘It’s a massive few weeks for Irish women’s rugby, first-ever summer tour and to be part of that is pretty special.’

4.5k

Aug 16th 2022, 1:13 PM

# On the box

TG4 to broadcast Ireland's Test matches against Japan on historic summer tour

Greg McWilliams’ side will be in action on 20 and 27 August.

5.2k

Aug 12th 2022, 4:32 PM

# Squad News

Ex-England player and rising star out, US-based youngster in for Ireland's tour to Japan

Greg McWilliams: ‘I truly believe in this squad and the direction that they’re going in.’

7.8k

Aug 12th 2022, 6:30 AM

# RIP

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

He established the Miyake Design Studio in Tokyo in 1970 before making his mark on Paris.

13.6k

Aug 9th 2022, 10:12 AM

# Monkey Business

Monkey killed in Japan after injuring nearly 50 people

City officials have been trying for weeks to track down a vicious gang of monkeys.

31.6k

Jul 27th 2022, 9:24 AM

# Tokyo

Japan executes man who killed seven people in truck ramming and stabbing

The country has maintained the death penalty despite growing international criticism.

21.3k

Jul 26th 2022, 11:04 AM

# planet of the apes

Japanese police to resist monkey attacks with tranquiliser guns

The city isn’t sure if the attacks are the work of multiple monkeys or a single aggressive individual.

26.9k

Jul 25th 2022, 5:38 PM

# Japan

Residents ordered to evacuate after Japanese volcano erupts

There were no immediate reports of injuries after Sakurajima erupted on the southern island of Kyushu.

28.6k

Jul 24th 2022, 7:40 PM