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May 19, 2023

Zelensky to attend in person as G7 begins summit in Japan

The Japanese government had previously said that Mr Zelensky would take part in discussions at the summit online.

G7 SUMMIT
September 27, 2022

Japan holds state funeral for assassinated ex-PM Shinzo Abe

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been laid to rest in an elaborate state funeral amid anti-funeral protests.

August 12, 2022

South Korea: Convicted Samsung heir gets presidential pardon

However, the Samsung heir faces further proceedings relating to manipulating share prices. He rejected the allegations.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Samsung heir, Lee Jae Yong
August 9, 2022

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

Issey Miyake Studio and Issey Miyake Group revealed that the late designer passed away on August 5 from liver cancer. He forbade funeral or memorial service.

Issey Miyake
July 9, 2022

Body of murdered Shinzo Abe back in Tokyo; assassin explains why he killed him

The 41-year-old Japanese man who shot Mr Abe told investigators he had been “dissatisfied” with Mr Abe and had wanted to kill him.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
February 14, 2022

Japan urges citizens to leave Ukraine; withdraws diplomatic personnel

Japan is one of many countries that have partially evacuated their diplomatic staff from Kyiv this past week.

Fumio Kishida
July 22, 2021

Hours to official opening of Tokyo Olympics, more COVID-19 cases recorded

A day before the Tokyo Olympics officially opens, organisers have reported 12 COVID-19 cases linked to the event.

July 20, 2021

Tokyo Olympics may be cancelled: Organisers

There have been nine positive cases among those linked to the Games on Tuesday, taking the overall number of people infected since the start of July to 71.

Toshiro Muto
February 18, 2021

Grand Slam: How Osaka slammed Serena Williams out of Australian Open

“I did a lot of unforced errors in the first few games. I was really nervous and scared in the beginning.”

Naomi Osaka