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Original ‘Godzilla’ Actor Akira Takarada Dies at 87

Japanese actor Akira Takarada, who starred in the original 1954 "Godzilla" and several later films featuring the city-wrecking monster, has died in Tokyo aged 87. Takarada, who appeared at the premiere of his latest film earlier this month, passed away in hospital having contracted pneumonia, Japanese media reported Friday. "We…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Shares Mixed after Oil Climbs Back above $100

Shares have opened lower in Europe after gains for most Asian benchmarks as oil prices hovered above $100 per barrel. Stocks rose in Tokyo and Shanghai but fell in Paris, Frankfurt and London.

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Keely Hodgkinson sets target of four major championship medals in 2022

Keely Hodgkinson has set her sights on winning four major championship medals in 2022 after her success at last year’s Tokyo Olympics

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Cleanup begins after 7.4 quake shakes north Japan, killing 4

Residents were cleaning their homes Thursday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people

The Independent UK

Strong quake in Japan near Fukushima causes blackout, derailment

TOKYO: A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck northern Japan near Fukushima prefecture late on Wednesday, killing four and injuring dozens of people, as well as derailing a bullet train and disrupting power.

Bangkok Post

Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan says former minister Kono

Japan's sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are necessary, even if they squeeze energy supplies, because Tokyo one day could need allies to counter China in East Asia, said Taro Kono a former defence chief and ex-foreign minister.

Reuters

Quasi-emergency measures to end Monday

The government plans to completely end the quasi-emergency measures currently applied to Tokyo, Osaka and 16 other prefectures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections on Monday as scheduled.

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7.3-magnitude quake shakes eastern Japan, prompting tsunami warning

A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted eastern Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the northeast coast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

France 24

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning issued near Fukushima nuclear plant after 7.3 magnitude tremor

A huge earthquake struck the city of Fukushima causing tremors that were felt as far away as Tokyo more than 180 miles away

Chronicle Live

Japan tsunami warning as 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima and rocks Tokyo

Two earthquakes hit Japan, with the second one being the strongest

Manchester Evening News

Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warning after 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima and rocks Tokyo

The 7.3-magnitude quake hit Fukushima, with tremors felt 90km away in Tokyo

Irish Mirror

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning as 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima, killing 1 and injuring 69

At least one man has died and more than 10 people have been taken to hospital after a quake hit Fukushima, Japan, with experts saying it measured 7.3 on the Richter scale and sparked a tsunami warning

Daily Mirror

Japan says it will remove more COVID curbs as infections ebb

Japan said on Wednesday it is lifting COVID-19 restrictions imposed on Tokyo and 17 other prefectures as a wave of infections caused by the Omicron variant ebbs.

Reuters

'GhostWire: Tokyo' preview: An enthralling tour through a paranormal Shibuya

'GhostWire: Tokyo' is like taking a haunted tour of Tokyo, with a fascinating world and story to explore. Find out more in our hands-on preview.

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Long Refugee-Shy, Japan Prepares to Welcome Ukrainians

Japan said on Tuesday Ukrainian evacuees will be able to convert short-term entry visas into longer-term ones allowing them to work, the latest move by Tokyo, long refugee-shy, to welcome Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn land. The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 hit more than…

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Australian decathletes Cedric Dubler, Ash Moloney following different paths in 2022

After the iconic moment they shared at last year's Tokyo Olympics, Cedric Dubler and Ash Moloney have chosen to go in separate directions ahead of a busy 2022 international schedule.

Reuters

Long refugee-shy, Japan prepares to welcome Ukrainians

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Japanese, U.S. marines practise airborne assaults in sign of deepening cooperation

In a sign of deepening military cooperation between Japan and the United States, amphibious Japanese troops and U.S. Marines on Tuesday practised airborne landing assaults together for the first time.

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Japan to permit evacuees from Ukraine to work upon arrival

TOKYO: The Japanese government will allow Ukrainian evacuees displaced by Russia's invasion to work after they are accepted into the country, the justice minister said Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Why are Tokyo residents saying sayōnara to Japan’s capital?

Population of world’s most populous city fell in 2021 for first time in more than 25 years, thanks in part to the pandemic

The Guardian - AU

‘A noble choice’: Cedric Dubler’s Olympic act recognised with sportsmanship award

It was one of the most memorable moments of the Tokyo Games and Cedric Dubler’s act of sportsmanship on the athletics track has now been officially recognised with an award

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Decathlete Dubler wins sportsmanship gong

Decathlete Cedric Dubler has won the inaugural Cecil Healy sportsmanship award for his selfless act in aiding Ash Moloney grab bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.

Daily Mirror

Ghostwire: Tokyo Interview: Capturing the essence of Tokyo and blending modern japan with folk lore, ghost stores and legends

We got to talk Tokyo, death, guns, and possible locations for a sequel when talked to the Director and Producer of the supernatural game

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ghostwire: Tokyo interview – High-speed grandmas, toilet demons, and Shinji Mikami’s “strong” DualSense feedback

We sat down with Ghostwire: Tokyo producer Masato Kimura and game director Kenji Kimura to chat about the upcoming action-adventure game.

The Guardian - AU

Tokyo schools cut controversial rules governing hairstyles and underwear

Public high schools and other educational institutions will drop five regulations, including one requiring students to have black hair

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