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Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Majority, Election Results Hang in Balance
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Majority, Election Results Hang in Balance. In a significant shift, Japan’s ruling coalition has lost its…
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Japan wants to host 2031 World Cup to fire up women’s football
Japan has expressed strong interest in hosting the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, aiming to boost the development of women’s…
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PICS: Sithelo Shozi serves stunning look in traditional Japanese attire during her vacation in Japan
Well-known Mzansi DJ and influencer Sithelo Shozi has once again captured the attention of her fans by sharing stunning photos…
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Former employee loses court battle, must pay Nissan South Africa over R350K for studies in Japan
A former employee at Nissan South Africa (NSA), Senyatsi Bennita Phasha, has been ordered to pay the car manufacturer over…
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Japan calls up Blackburn’s Ohashi for World Cup qualifiers
Japan handed in-form Blackburn Rovers striker Yuki Ohashi his first call-up on Thursday for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against…
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Shigeru Ishiba vows to boost military as he takes over Japan’s top job
Japan‘s former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday was formally elected by the country’s parliament to serve as its prime…
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Japan’s remote Izu islands hit by small tsunami after magnitude 5.9 earthquake
Japan‘s remote Izu islands south of Tokyo were hit by a small tsunami on Tuesday with no immediate reports of…
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Japan issues evacuation orders after rains trigger floods in quake-hit area
Japanese authorities on Saturday issued evacuation orders for the people in the earthquake-hit region of Ishikawa after “unprecedented” rains triggered…
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Joe Biden to host Quad leaders in hometown farewell
US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of allies Australia, India and Japan in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware…
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SA avocados welcomed in Japan as Minister Ronald Lamola secures diplomatic milestones in Tokyo
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola is travelling back home from Japan, where he attended the Tokyo International Conference…
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Japan’s Coco Yoshizawa wins Olympic street skateboard gold
Japan’s 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa won women’s street skateboarding gold at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in an all-teenage final. Japan’s…
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Adult diaper sales outstrip children’s diaper sales in Japan
In Japan, adult diapers are starting to outsell those for babies. That as birthrates plummet and society ages. Around 29%…
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Eddie Jones names inexperienced Japan side to face England
Japan head coach Eddie Jones named four uncapped players in an inexperienced starting line-up to face his former team England…
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Japanese PM holds talks with senior Chinese diplomat in Tokyo
China and Japan should keep high-level exchanges and settle differences through diplomatic channels, said Liu Jianchao, head of the International…
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Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, four deaths reported
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan today, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing…
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Japan advance in World Cup qualifying with forfeit win over North Korea
Japan have been declared the winners of their cancelled World Cup qualifying match against North Korea by forfeit, the sport’s…
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Homeless photo of ex-Rhythm City actor Ishmael Songo (Sabelo) goes viral
Well-known South African actor Ishmael Songo is known for his popular character of Sabelo on e.tv’s cancelled soapie, Rhythm City.…
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Elon Musk shares concerns for Japan amid low birth rates
Elon Musk has always been vocal about his notion that people should have more babies and contribute to increasing the…
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Japan’s Veteran Football Star Yasuhito Endo Retires
Japan’s veteran midfielder Yasuhito Endo on Tuesday announced his retirement after 26 years of his career and joined Gamba Osaka…
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Old-aged woman pulled from rubble 5 days after Japan quake
A woman in her 90s trapped for five days under the rubble by a huge earthquake in central Japan was…
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Japan to accept earthquake relief from US only
Japan plans to accept a relief team from the United States but no aid from other governments, the daily Nikkei…
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Japan’s 7.6 magnitude earthquake triggers evacuation warnings
The powerful earthquake that struck central Japan this morning has triggered warnings for residents to evacuate some areas on its…
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Residents told to run as powerful 7.4 magnitude Japan earthquake prompts tsunami warning
A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people…
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Japan issues tsunami alert as 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines
An earthquake of at least 7.3 magnitude struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines late Saturday, prompting evacuation orders and tsunami…
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Max Verstappen ready to bounce back in Japan
Runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen said on Thursday he felt “no emotion” at seeing his record winning streak end…
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Japan boyband agency admits founder’s s.e.xual abuse
The president of Japan‘s biggest boyband agency admitted for the first time on Thursday that its late founder s.e.xually abused…
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Japan makes record defence spending request amid tension with China
Japan’s defence ministry made a record spending request on Thursday of 7.7 trillion yen ($52.67 billion), for fiscal 2024, the…
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Japan presses Sri Lanka to secure China debt deal
Japan pressed bankrupt Sri Lanka on Saturday to expedite its debt restructuring, including with its biggest creditor China, to stabilise…
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Japan on the verge of Women’s World Cup last 16 after Costa Rica stroll
Japan all but booked their place in the Women’s World Cup last 16 as forwards Hikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino…
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Leitch red card costs Japan in Samoa World Cup dress rehearsal
Japan admitted they would have to toughen up mentally ahead of the Rugby World Cup after losing to Samoa on…
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South African men’s water polo team sink in Japan
The South African Men’s Water Polo team suffered their third successive loss and crashed out without a win at the…
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Japan marks one year since former leader Abe’s killing
Japan on Saturday marked a year since the shock assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, the country’s longest-serving leader…
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Fukushima water release plan clears last regulatory hurdle in Japan
Plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant cleared their last regulatory hurdle in Japan on Friday, as…
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Heavy rain triggers evacuation warnings in Japan
Hundreds of thousands of residents in Japan were urged to evacuate on Friday as tropical storm Mawar brought heavy rain…
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All Blacks and Japan to face off more often under new deal
The All Blacks and Japan will meet regularly from 2024 to 2027 as part of a wide-ranging deal announced Wednesday…
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Japan earthquake of magnitude 6.5 damages buildings
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck on Friday off Japan’s western prefecture of Ishikawa, authorities said, as media…
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Presidency: Cyril Ramaphosa does not feel snubbed by G7 summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he does not feel snubbed by the G7 summit. For the first time since his Presidency…
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Japan wants to host Rugby World Cup again in 2035
Japan wants to host the World Cup again as early as 2035, the country’s rugby union chief said, potentially bringing…
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Two die, nine missing after cargo ship sinks off Japan
Thirteen crew members were rescued from a cargo ship that sank off southwestern Japan early on Wednesday during fierce winter…
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2022 World Cup: Japan 2 – 1 Spain
Japan staged another extraordinary World Cup comeback to reach the last 16, overcoming a stunned Spain side who were fortunate…
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2022 World Cup: Spain 1 – 1 Germany
Niclas Fullkrug gave Germany a precious point against Spain as they fight for World Cup survival. Germany’s hopes of reaching…
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2022 World Cup: Japan 0 – 1 Costa Rica
Japan failed to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller’s late goal earned Costa Rica…
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Japan’s SoftBank reports record quarterly net loss
Japan’s SoftBank Group on Monday reported a record quarterly net loss of $23.4-billion after interest rate hikes tanked tech shares.…
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Tavern shootings: Incidents are a reflection of culture of violence
The recent tavern shootings in Mamelodi, Orlando and Pietermaritzburg have thrust violence in South Africa into the spotlight once again.…
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Brazen copper thieves strike at traffic lights
For most people, winter is orange season. For cable thieves it’s an opportunity to board trucks carrying refrigerated containers. Armed…
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Japan announces limited test tourism as step to full re-opening
Japan said on Tuesday, it would start conducting “test tourism” in the form of limited package tours in May as…
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Tokyo to recognise same-sex partnerships from November
Tokyo will begin recognizing same-s.e.x partnerships from November after revising current rules, officials said Wednesday, becoming the largest city in…
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Japan unveils $48 billion package to ease rising price pain
Japan unveiled a $48.6-billion economic package on Tuesday that includes handouts for low-income families to help cushion the impact of…
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Workers asking for salary advances to cover transport costs
A local fintech company, Paymenow, which allows employees to access salary advances, says more users are now requesting early access…
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Japan issues power warning after quake hits supply
Japan‘s government warned on Tuesday of possible widespread electricity outages for Tokyo and its surrounding regions as power plants hit…
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