Brazil plays Japan at World Cup knockouts: Vinicius, prediction and lineups
The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 pits South American giants Brazil against Asian heavyweights Japan in Houston.
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aljazeera.com
29.06.2026
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
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aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
Japan weighs deploying forces to demine the Strait of Hormuz
Japan is considering sending its navy to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran ceasefire.
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aljazeera.com
24.06.2026
Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener
Asia's most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.
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aljazeera.com
15.06.2026
Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.
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bbc.com
09.06.2026
Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming
Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability.
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aljazeera.com
31.05.2026
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
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bbc.com
31.05.2026
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
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aljazeera.com
21.05.2026
Japan PM: Hormuz closure ‘inflicting enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific
Japan’s PM says the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘inflicting an ‘enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific.
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aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
Can Japan’s arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?
Japan's announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.
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aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Sanctioned ICC chief urges Japan to counter U.S. campaign
"I can state categorically that there is absolutely no reason for me to be sanctioned," the Japanese ICC chief said.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
‘The Full Monty’ comes to Japan to bare all and open minds
The English-language musical comedy starring Koji Yamamoto asks big questions about masculinity and vulnerability while loosening up local audiences.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China: ex-official
Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, ex-Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobukatsu Kanehara has said.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan energy plan seeks to back pipelines bypassing Hormuz
The plan is part of a new energy strategy that's aimed at strengthening supply security, according to documents from Japan's Cabinet Office.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
United Airlines continues Japan expansion with new Okinawa and Osaka routes
As tourism booms across Japan, United Airlines is continuing to expand its offerings to the country, with new routes planned for Okinawa and Osaka.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan to end subsidies for solar panels
Installation costs will remain eligible for aid in principle, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
JSA plans to reduce summer burden on <i>rikishi</i> from 2027
The relentless summer regional tour has long tested rikishi to their limits, but proposed changes to scheduling, travel and venue selection could finally ease the burden.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Typhoon Saudel heads west after pounding Japan's remote islands, injuring 2
A powerful typhoon is heading west over the East China Sea after slamming Okinawa and other remote southwestern Japanese islands, causing blackouts, flight cancellations and threatening landslides
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abcnews.com
26.08.2026
Japan, Indonesia, Australia defense chiefs hold first-ever trilateral talks
The three agreed to promote defense cooperation, just weeks after Jakarta reached a deal with Beijing to boost military ties following joint naval drills east of Taiwan.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan debt-servicing costs to hit $230 billion record next year
The sharp increase highlights the growing burden of higher interest rates.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026