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The female sumo wrestlers fighting for recognition – a photo essay

Sumo – a historical Japanese martial art and a longtime favourite sport of the nation – is open solely to male professionals. But female sumo wrestling does exist and thrive, mainly as a school or university club activity. While male wrestlers can earn money by participating in tournaments, for women…

The Guardian - UK

Work finished on 17 distinct Shibuya restrooms

Seventeen distinctive public restrooms, including two surrounded by transparent glass and another designed by architect Tadao Ando, are now finished and available for use in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Critics of Tokyo redevelopment plan accuse city government of ignoring residents' wishes

Critics of the planned redevelopment of a beloved centuries-old Tokyo park and historic sports stadiums have accused the government in court of ignoring the wishes of residents and catering to commercial interests

The Independent UK

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Formula E could add another North America race to 2024 calendar

The all-electric series revealed a 17-race calendar spanning 13 locations last week, with a long-awaited first trip to Tokyo the only confirmed new venue so far.

Autosport

US guitar maker Fender opens flagship store in Tokyo banking on regional growth

Fender, the guitar of choice for some of the world’s biggest stars from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, is opening what it calls its “first flagship store” in its 77-year history

The Independent UK

Star gymnast Biles poised for August return to competition

LOS ANGELES: Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is poised to compete in August for the first time since mental health and safety concerns cut short her Tokyo Olympics campaign, entering the August US Classic near Chicago.

Bangkok Post

Simone Biles returning to competition at U.S. Classic in Hoffman Estates

USA Gymnastics announced Wednesday that Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and the 2016 Olympic champion, is part of the women’s field for the single-day event set for Aug. 5 at NOW Arena.

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Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee to return to competition, with 2024 in their sights

Biles hasn't competed since the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, when she withdrew and spurred a global conversation on the pressures faced by athletes. Lee stepped into the spotlight and won all-around gold.

WEKU

Simone Biles returning to competition this summer for first time since Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles is back

The Independent UK

Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar trains his sights on Paris 2024 qualification

Krishna Nagar created history by becoming only the second player from India to win Paralympic gold in the racquet sport after Pramod Bhagat in Tokyo. The 4’5” Nagar trained under coach Yadvendra Singh, and his journey as a para-athlete began with two gold medals (in both singles and doubles) at…

The Hindu

Lotterer backs Tokyo to become a Formula E 'seasonal highlight'

The all-electric series unveiled its 2023/24 calendar ahead of last weekend’s Portland race, headlined by a long-awaited visit to Japan’s capital city in late March.

Autosport

Tokyo will be "highlight of the season" in Formula E - Lotterer

The all-electric series unveiled its 2023/24 calendar ahead of last weekend’s Portland race, headlined by a long-awaited visit to Japan’s capital city in late March.

Motorsport

Haruki Murakami pleads for keeping Tokyo park and baseball stadium that inspired his writing

Author Haruki Murakami says he's strongly opposed to the redevelopment of a Tokyo park district that would remove his favorite jogging path and tear down the baseball stadium where he was inspired to become a novelist

The Independent UK

Belfast boxer opens up on retirement 'nobody really knows about'

Brendan Irvine hasn't fought since the Tokyo Olympics two years ago but is loving life as a Community Boxing Coach in Belfast

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Forced sterilisation report stirs anger in Japan

TOKYO: Japanese campaigners on Wednesday slammed a government report into the sterilisation of thousands under a eugenics law in place until 1996, saying it failed to take responsibility for the procedures.

Bangkok Post

The best restaurant in the world is..

The best restaurant in the world is Central, in Lima. The dynamic tasting menu restaurant from chef Virgilio Martinez features ingredients from Peru’s very diverse landscape, from potatoes sourced from of the heights of the Andes mountains to sea urchin from the ocean and notes the latitude of each dish.

The Independent UK

Formula E announce first-ever Tokyo race in expanded 2024 calendar

Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, USA and Mexico all feature on the race plan for season ten

Motorsport

New Tokyo round headlines Formula E's 2023-24 calendar

The provisional schedule was released on Tuesday after being ratified by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council and features 17 races across 13 venues for the landmark season.

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New Tokyo round headlines Formula E's 2024 calendar

The provisional schedule was released on Tuesday after being ratified by the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council and features 17 races across 13 venues for the landmark season.

Wales Online

Hench Burger in Cardiff reviewed: These oversized smash burgers aren’t just for looks

There's a reason the pop-up has been selling out day after day

Chronicle Live

Meet the County Durham model crowned Miss International UK as her dad's heartwarming celebration goes viral

Alisha Cowie won pageant Miss International UK and is set to represent the UK in Tokyo

Fortune

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma teaches first class at University of Tokyo as top exec at his tech empire insists he’s ‘alive’ and ‘happy’

The Alibaba cofounder has largely disappeared from public view since criticizing Chinese regulators in 2020.

The Independent UK

Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains

Wages are rising in Japan more than they have in decades, at least for some workers

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Visitors spellbound at new Harry Potter theme park

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo -- The Making of Harry Potter, a theme park based on the Harry Potter film series, opened Friday in Nerima Ward, Tokyo.

The Hindu

Feni gets a makeover courtesy new brands crafting spiced, infused, and cocktail variants

In the last few years, mixologists and bartenders have discovered the versatility of feni and added it to their bar menus. Recently, at Tokyo’s award-winning Bar Benfiddich, mixologist Karl Fernandes conducted a feni masterclass, introducing the liquor to the Japanese bar industry. Now, we meet the people giving feni a…

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