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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

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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

Belfast Live

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.

Bangkok Post

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

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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.

Motorsport

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.

Autosport

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

Wales Online

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

Chronicle Live

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.

Fortune

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 Independent UK

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.

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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…

Bangkok Post

Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 years

TOKYO: Japan's age of consent was raised from 13, among the world's lowest, to 16 years old on Friday as lawmakers passed key reforms to sex crime legislation.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street rally, Tokyo's benchmark at 33-year high

Shares have pushed higher in Asia after a broad-based rally on Wall Street

Bangkok Post

Top executive quits Nissan in new leadership turmoil

TOKYO: Nissan top executive Ashwani Gupta is leaving the company, the Japanese automaker said Friday, in a surprise departure that will revive concerns about the stability of the firm's leadership.

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Morning delight

A white water lily brightens up a pond in the Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. According to park officials, water lilies are best seen until August and they recommend visiting during the morning since the flowers close in the afternoon. A 33-year-old homemaker who lives in the ward…

The Independent UK

Frazer Clarke: ‘The Olympics without boxing would be a tragedy’

Exclusive interview: The Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist reflects on his experience at the Games, and looks ahead to his biggest pro test yet – against Mariusz Wach this week

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Koji Yakusho speaks of Cannes triumph delight

Koji Yakusho, who won the award for best actor at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for his role in the film "Perfect Days," spoke to reporters of his delight in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Film wizard misses Tokyo Harry Potter tour opening for OBE ceremony

Dan Dark was recognised for his services to the UK film industry.

The Independent UK

Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials

President Joe Biden is dispatching White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Tokyo this week for talks with his counterparts from Japan, Philippines and South Korea

Manchester Evening News

Victoria Beckham pinpoints real reason David 'loves her' as she shares snaps from Tokyo trip

The golden couple headed to Tokyo with two of their four children, Cruz and Harper Seven

Bangkok Post

Runway closed at Tokyo airport after plane contact

Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground.

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