# Japan

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# Tokyo stabbing

Man held after 17 people injured in stabbing spree on Tokyo commuter train

It was reported the suspect told police he used an earlier train stabbing case as an example.

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Oct 31st 2021, 6:25 PM

# brave blossoms

James Ryan: 'That game in 2019 is probably one of the toughest I've ever played'

James Ryan is warning Ireland fans not to overlook Japan’s threat next weekend.

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Oct 30th 2021, 3:05 PM

# big picture

Sexton still the man as Farrell's Ireland look towards clash with thrilling Japan

The 2023 World Cup is looming into view as Ireland get set for an intriguing autumn series.

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Oct 29th 2021, 12:00 PM

# gymnastics

McClenaghan fumes over 'slippery' pommel horse after missing out on world championship final

The 22-year-old had to compete after an unscheduled 90-minute break, during which workers disinfected the apparatus.

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Oct 20th 2021, 3:06 PM

# Volcano

Japan's Mount Aso volcano erupts for second time this century

The volcano sits on the so-called Pacific “Ring of Fire” where many of the planet’s eruptions are recorded.

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Oct 20th 2021, 7:44 AM

# Yoshihide Suga

Japan's Prime Minister bows out of party leadership race in sign he will step down

The politician’s support ratings have declined to around 26% amid criticism over the Olympics taking place during the pandemic.

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Sep 3rd 2021, 9:57 AM

# Delta

Japan to expand Covid emergency areas as cases rise

Officials deny any direct link between increased cases and the Tokyo Olympics.

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Aug 25th 2021, 8:51 AM

# Japan

First virus case reported in Paralympic Village

The case involves a Games-related member of staff who is not resident in Japan.

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Aug 19th 2021, 8:12 AM

# Downpours

Japan braces for more rain after floods and landslides

Two million people were advised to urgently seek shelter as rivers overflowed.

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Aug 15th 2021, 11:00 AM

# Paralympics Ireland

President Higgins sends best wishes to Ireland's Paralympics team

The 29 athletes representing Ireland at the Paralympics in Japan will compete in nine sports.

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Aug 12th 2021, 7:44 PM

# Japan

Nagasaki marks atomic bomb anniversary with sombre ceremony

The bombing came three days after the United States made the world’s first atomic attack on Hiroshima.

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Aug 9th 2021, 7:58 AM

# Japan

Man held after 10 passengers stabbed on Tokyo train

The attack is not believed to be connected to the Olympics.

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Aug 7th 2021, 7:23 AM

# Krystsina Tsimanouskaya

Belarus athlete lands in Vienna, as husband offered humanitarian visa by Poland

The IOC has received a report from Belarus’s Olympic committee, which is “being evaluated.”

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Aug 4th 2021, 6:35 PM

# State of Emergency

Japan to expand virus emergency one week into Olympics

“We need to send a strong message,” said Japan’s Health Minister Norihisa Tamura.

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Jul 30th 2021, 7:33 AM

# Concern

Tropical storm nears Japan, disrupting Tokyo Olympics

Irish 49er sailing duo Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove are experiencing a delay as a result.

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Jul 27th 2021, 8:18 AM

# Olympics

Tokyo will be under state of emergency for Olympics due to rising Covid infection rates

The Summer Olympics, already delayed a year by the pandemic, begin on 23 July and will finish on 8 August.

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Jul 8th 2021, 11:39 AM

# Rescue Mission

Rescuers struggle to locate dozens of residents in landslide-hit Japanese town

64 people are missing after a Japanese holiday town was hit by a landslide at the weekend.

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Jul 5th 2021, 3:55 PM

# Last Assignment

Ireland set to experiment against US after Farrell's men see off Japan

Gavin Coombes made his debut last weekend and more should follow this Saturday.

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Jul 5th 2021, 6:00 AM

# brave blossoms

'It's about belief in our game' - Japan are becoming rugby's great entertainers

Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown back their team to take risks and attack with intent.

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Jul 4th 2021, 9:34 PM

# Atami

Two people dead and 20 missing after mudslide rips through Japan town

The deluge crashed down a mountainside into rows of houses following heavy rains that began several days ago.

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Jul 4th 2021, 11:33 AM

# Impact

Van der Flier outstanding for Ireland after missing out on Lions call-up

Ireland boss Andy Farrell praised the openside’s contribution against Japan.

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Jul 4th 2021, 7:30 AM

# The Boss

'It wasn't a mixed bag for me, I'm delighted with the win' - Farrell

The Ireland head coach was satisfied with his team’s 39-31 victory over Japan.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 6:17 PM

# Victory

'Shizuoka was a bit of a motivation for us' - Ryan's delight at Ireland win

Josh van der Flier was named man of the match in Dublin.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 3:38 PM

# Entertainers

Farrell's Ireland get over the line in battle against thrilling Japan

The home side scored five tries against the exciting and ambitious visitors.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 2:53 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Japan, Vodafone Summer Series

Ireland defeated Japan by eight points at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 12:51 PM

# Atami

Two bodies found after mudslide sweeps away houses in central Japan

Heavy rain has been lashing across Japan since earlier this week.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 11:22 AM

# Test

Farrell's strong Ireland XV underlines threat posed by exciting Japan

Memories from the 2019 World Cup remain very fresh.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# Team news

Ryan captains Ireland as Carbery makes long-awaited return against Japan

Gavin Coombes is set for his debut off the bench on Saturday.

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Jul 1st 2021, 4:04 PM

# speed

Ulster's athletic 'hybrid' Timoney earns Ireland shot with determined progress

The 25-year-old moved to Ulster in 2017 and hasn’t looked back since.

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Jun 29th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Update

Ireland confirm injury for Ryan as Lowry stays with Farrell's squad

The second row hasn’t officially been ruled out of this weekend’s clash with Japan.

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Jun 28th 2021, 12:16 PM

# awj

Lions look past 'huge loss' of Jones as they set off for South Africa

Out-half Dan Biggar enjoyed playing with the Irish centre pairing of Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw.

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Jun 27th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Shock

'I still don't have my head around it' - Murray honoured to be Lions captain

The 32-year-old said Alun Wyn Jones offered him a few words of advice last night.

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Jun 27th 2021, 12:00 PM

# Changes

Murray the biggest winner from a tumultuous day for Gatland's Lions

Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric were ruled out of the tour.

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Jun 27th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Up and Running

Irishmen to the fore as Lions win but captain Alun Wyn Jones' tour is over

Jack Conan, Tadhg Beirne, and Bundee Aki were among the standout performers.

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Jun 26th 2021, 4:58 PM

# Audition Time

Furlong and Henshaw are nailed on Test starters - rest of Irish have to prove themselves

Today’s game provides an opportunity for outsiders like Bundee Aki and Jack Conan to sneak into the Test reckoning.

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Jun 26th 2021, 6:30 AM

# trolls

Lions wing Van Der Merwe blocks out social media messages questioning his place

The South Africa-born Scotland wing says the messages also motivate him.

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Jun 25th 2021, 4:25 PM

# experience

Two-time tourist Furlong set for big Lions impact as Aki makes presence felt

The Wexford man was a Test starter last time around in 2017.

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Jun 25th 2021, 3:31 PM

# on fire

Munster star Gavin Coombes primed to take his chance with Ireland

‘I would have always backed myself, I knew what I could do.’

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Jun 25th 2021, 6:00 AM

# blade

'I don’t think it came naturally to me... that’s why I’ve had to work so hard'

Connacht scrum-half Caolin Blade has earned his Ireland call-up with some superb form.

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Jun 24th 2021, 4:15 PM

# brave blossoms

Japan name one debutant among team of World Cup stars to face the Lions

Jamie Joseph’s men haven’t played a Test since 2019.

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Jun 24th 2021, 2:08 PM