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5.4 magnitude earthquake near Tokyo causes minor injuries, damage

An earthquake has shaken Japan’s capital, Tokyo, and surrounding areas, injuring several people and causing minor damage

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Two more handed suspended jail terms in Tokyo Olympics scandal

Tokyo (AFP) - Two Japanese businessmen were handed suspended prison sentences on Thursday in the latest convictions in a bribery scandal surrounding the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

AFP

Streaming giants battle for anime supremacy

Tokyo (AFP) - From R-rated sci-fi to teen biker gang adventures, streaming platforms are locked in an intensifying battle for dominance in one of the entertainment sector's hottest and most lucrative mediums: anime.

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Toyota forecasts 10% rise in annual profit, robust EV sales

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday said it expects operating profit to climb 10% this business year, with a five-fold jump in pure electric vehicle (EV) sales amid an easing in global supply chain disruption from a shortage of chips.

Bangkok Post

Bianca Cook more motivated than ever for one last shot at Olympic gold in Paris

The 31-year-old from Liverpool had to settle for bronze medals in both Rio and Tokyo.

The Independent UK

Schoolboy in Tokyo stabbed in chest, suspect arrested

Japanese police say a schoolboy was stabbed in the chest as he stepped out of his house to go to school in a residential area of downtown Tokyo

The Independent UK

Toyota profit falls for first time in 4 years

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday that its net profit fell 14% in fiscal 2022 from the previous year to 2.45 trillion yen ($18 billion), the first decline in four years, due to rising material costs.

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Watches found in Tokyo store robbery getaway vehicle

A Boston bag containing around 30 to 40 wristwatches has been found inside a getaway vehicle used in the robbery of a Rolex specialty store in Tokyo's upscale Ginza shopping district earlier this week, investigative sources said Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Toyota full-year net profit beats forecast

Tokyo (AFP) - Top-selling automaker Toyota said Wednesday that its full-year net profit beat expectations and projected better sales and revenue for the year ahead as supply chain disruptions ease.

AFP

Monkey Meeting 2023 Gathered A Crowd Of Custom Honda Monkeys In One Place

Fans of the Honda Monkey brought their best custom Monkeys to join the troop at the annual Monkey Meeting event in Tokyo in April 2023.

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Japan working towards opening of NATO liaison office in Tokyo

Japan is working towards the opening of a NATO liaison office in Tokyo, Japan's ambassador to the U.S. Koji Tomita said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Nintendo banks on 'Zelda' to boost fortunes

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese video game giant Nintendo is banking on the latest instalment of its 40-year-old saga "Zelda" to breathe life into its business, after forecasting a drop in profits this year.

AFP

Emily Ratajowski makes light of Harry Styles rumours as she jokes about picking out a husband at Miami F1

Her latest TikTok post comes several weeks after she was spotted kissing Harry Styles on the streets of Tokyo, Japan

Evening Standard

Nintendo annual net profit beats forecast on strong game sales

Tokyo (AFP) - Hit games Splatoon 3 and the new Pokemon titles helped Nintendo beat its annual net profit forecast on Tuesday, but the company predicted tougher times ahead as its Switch console ages.

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De Klerk says Springboks motivated to 'prove world wrong'

Tokyo (AFP) - An energised Faf de Klerk has warned that South Africa are ready to "prove the world wrong" by retaining their Rugby World Cup crown.

AFP

Four held after failed heist in swanky Tokyo district

Tokyo (AFP) - Four people were detained in Tokyo on Monday after they smashed their way into a luxury watch shop and stole items worth over $740,000, local media said.

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Leaders from Japan and South Korea vow better ties following summit

Japan's prime minister expressed sympathy toward Koreans forced into industrial slavery during Japan's colonial rule as the leaders from the two countries vowed to strengthen cooperation.

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Bulgari Hotel Tokyo showcases the Italian art of living in Japan

The new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo unites the consummate craftsmanship of Italy and Japan

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The Independent UK

Yoon, Kishida vow better Seoul-Tokyo ties following summit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is calling for officials to map out specific steps to hasten security and economic cooperation with Japan following his weekend summit in Seoul with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

AFP

Tokyo and Seoul try to bury historical hatchet, hailing 'new future' for ties

Seoul (AFP) - Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Sunday his "heart aches" for Koreans who suffered under colonialism, as Seoul and Tokyo seek a rapid reset of long-strained ties in the face of North Korean threats.

AFP

Japanese PM in South Korea for landmark summit

Seoul (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in Seoul Sunday for a landmark summit with South Korea's president as the two countries seek to mend ties in the face of growing nuclear threats from Pyongyang.

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Japan’s Kishida tells S Koreans his heart hurts over occupation

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his ‘heart hurts’ for Koreans who suffered under Japanese colonialism.

AFP

Japanese PM arrives in South Korea for landmark summit

Seoul (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in South Korea on Sunday as Seoul and Tokyo seek to restart their "shuttle diplomacy" and mend ties in the face of growing nuclear threats from Pyongyang.

The Independent UK

S. Korean, Japanese leaders to meet again to improve ties

The leaders of South Korea and Japan are to meet Sunday for their second summit in less than two months, as they push to bolster cooperation following years of fraught ties over historical issues

AFP

Aftershocks shake Japan after quake kills one, destroys homes

Tokyo (AFP) - Aftershocks shook Japan a day after a powerful earthquake left at least one person dead, with officials assessing damage Saturday from the jolt that destroyed several buildings.

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