# Japan

Last year

2022

# 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.

8.9k

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.

15.0k

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.

4.4k

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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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.

4.8k

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.

6.4k

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.

5.3k

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.

31.7k

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

# Global Relations

Japan warns of rising global tension in wake of Russia-China military ties

The report calls Russia’s war on Ukraine a “serious violation of international law”.

20.6k

Jul 22nd 2022, 2:12 PM

# trouble in the ranks

With the Taoiseach 9,000km away, Fianna Fáil backbenchers are not happy being brushed off

Micheál Martin has dubbed mutterings of a heave against him as speculation, but backbenchers say something has to give.

29.3k

Jul 21st 2022, 12:50 PM

# taoiseach abroad

Taoiseach meets Prime Minister of Japan to discuss trade, Ukraine and nuclear disarmament

The Taoiseach also expressed his sincere condolences on the killing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

10.3k

Jul 20th 2022, 12:19 PM

# sea turtles

Dozens of sea turtles stabbed to death off Japanese island

Local reports said some fishermen in the area believe the turtle population is increasing.

32.0k

Jul 19th 2022, 8:41 AM

# Taoiseach

Taoiseach to express condolences on Abe killing on official visit to Japan

Micheál Martin will also visit Singapore on the four-day visit.

7.4k

Jul 15th 2022, 10:27 AM

# Assassination

Japanese prime minister blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe

He blamed inadequate police security for the shooting.

8.7k

Jul 14th 2022, 2:29 PM

# Investigation

Japanese police find bullet marks near site of Shinzo Abe’s shooting

They are apparently from the first shot fired from a suspect’s powerful homemade gun that narrowly missed Mr Abe.

6.7k

Jul 13th 2022, 11:19 AM

# Funeral

Japan mourns as funeral for former PM Abe held in Tokyo

Abe was shot at close range on Friday while giving a campaign speech in the city of Nara.

8.5k

Jul 12th 2022, 7:50 AM

# Japan

Shinzo Abe's party wins key 'supermajority' in Japanese elections

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito are now part of what is now a two-thirds supermajority willing to amend the country’s pacifist constitution.

9.5k

Jul 11th 2022, 9:27 AM

# Tokyo

Japan holds election in shadow of Shinzo Abe assassination

Current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida insisted the shock killing would not halt the democratic process.

10.7k

Jul 10th 2022, 9:32 AM

# Assassination

Japanese police admit security flaws as body of former PM Shinzo Abe arrives home in Tokyo

Japan’s former PM was assassinated during a campaign event on Friday.

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Jul 9th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Assassination

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot

The 67-year-old was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister.

121k

Updated

Jul 8th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Reaction

'An attack on democracy itself': World leaders stunned after murder of Shinzo Abe

The former leader was attacked at a campaign rally in western Japan.

23.6k

Updated

Jul 8th 2022, 1:15 PM