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# Japan

Last week
21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# Nakano
Three people, including two police, dead after attack by man with rifle and knife in Japan
A suspect with a rifle and knife was holed up inside a building, police and media reports added.
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May 25th 2023, 5:46 PM
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May 2023
# group of seven
Zelenskyy to attend G7 in Hiroshima as bloc targets Russia 'war machine'
US President Joe Biden said Washington will support providing advanced warplanes, including F-16 fighter jets, to Ukraine.
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May 19th 2023, 9:22 PM
# Japan
US set to unveil 'significant' new sanctions on Russia at G7 summit in Hiroshima
Over three days, leaders will try to forge a united front on Russia, China and a host of other issues.
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May 18th 2023, 9:27 PM
# Ring of Fire
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes central Japan
The quake hit the central Ishikawa region at 2.42 pm (05.42 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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May 5th 2023, 8:56 AM
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2023
# Golf
Strong finish by Waterford's Hurley to first round in Japan
The Handa Championship takes place in Omitama in Japan on the DP World Tour.
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Apr 20th 2023, 9:15 AM
# G7
China and Ukraine to dominate discussion as G7 foreign ministers meet in Japan
Diplomats from the world’s seven largest economies are gathering in Japan.
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Apr 16th 2023, 10:32 AM
# wakayama
Japanese Prime Minister unhurt after explosive device thrown during campaign event
No one was injured in the blast.
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Apr 15th 2023, 6:30 PM
# missile tests
North Korea fires missile believed to be new type of weapon
The potentially new type of missile prompted an evacuation order on Japan’s northernmost island.
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Apr 13th 2023, 7:20 AM
# Korea-Japan relations
North Korea fires long range missile just hours before South Korea-Japan summit
The launch, North Korea’s third this week, was a potent reminder of the regional security challenges.
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Mar 16th 2023, 7:13 AM
# Abort Mission
Japanese space rocket destructs after second failed blast-off attempt
There was no immediate explanation given for why the launch failed.
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Mar 7th 2023, 8:18 AM
# movement
Retallick joins exodus of All Blacks signing for Japan clubs
The veteran 31-year-old has opted for a second stint with Kobe-based Kobelco Steelers.
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Feb 8th 2023, 7:59 AM
# On the Move
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett to return to Japan alongside Aaron Smith
The duo have signed to play for Japanese side Toyota Verblitz after the World Cup.
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Feb 7th 2023, 8:02 AM
# 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 19th 2022, 9:45 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Do you know self-defence?
The Gardaí certainly will after classes from Japanese experts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aug 25th 2022, 11:32 AM
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