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# japan - Thursday 18 July, 2019

24 people killed in suspected arson attack at Japanese animation studio Kyoto

24 people killed in suspected arson attack at Japanese animation studio

Updated Thu 10:17 AM 15,197 Views 20 Comments

Dozens of other people have been injured in the fire at the studio in the city of Kyoto.

# japan - Monday 15 July, 2019

From The42 Tokyo ambition still alive for men's 7s but women's squad come up short One Last Chance

Tokyo ambition still alive for men's 7s but women's squad come up short

Jul 15th 2019, 1:10 PM 4,585 Views 6 Comments

Billy Dardis and his squad will have one last shot at Olympic qualification next year.

# japan - Sunday 14 July, 2019

From The42 Ireland underage goalkeeper Bazunu included in Man City's pre-season tour squad Made The Cut

Ireland underage goalkeeper Bazunu included in Man City's pre-season tour squad

Jul 14th 2019, 10:38 AM 8,776 Views 4 Comments

The former Shamrock Rovers netminder will join Pep’s side on their tour of Asia.

# japan - Wednesday 10 July, 2019

Johnny Kitagawa, record-breaking producer for 'most number one hits', dies aged 87 J Pop

Johnny Kitagawa, record-breaking producer for 'most number one hits', dies aged 87

Jul 10th 2019, 8:56 AM 15,584 Views 11 Comments

Between the years of 1974 and 2010, Kitagawa was responsible for 232 number one singles.

# japan - Monday 1 July, 2019

Japan resumes commercial whaling despite extinction fears 30-year Ban

Japan resumes commercial whaling despite extinction fears

Jul 1st 2019, 10:51 PM 16,953 Views 42 Comments

The move has drawn widespread criticism.

# japan - Friday 28 June, 2019

Trump jokes to Putin: 'Don't meddle in the election, please' G20

Trump jokes to Putin: 'Don't meddle in the election, please'

Jun 28th 2019, 7:36 AM 16,268 Views 37 Comments

Trump came face to face with Putin for the first time since extensive evidence was found of Russian interference in the 2016 US election.

# japan - Thursday 27 June, 2019

From The42 'I’m excited about making history': Japanese winger Sasaki joins Cabinteely Sign Him Up This post contains videos

'I’m excited about making history': Japanese winger Sasaki joins Cabinteely

Jun 27th 2019, 5:24 PM 7,932 Views 8 Comments

The 23-year-old moved to Ireland last year and has played club football in Germany and Paraguay before.

Osaka closes red light district and drafts in quick-flushing toilets for arrival of G20 Playing Host

Osaka closes red light district and drafts in quick-flushing toilets for arrival of G20

Jun 27th 2019, 2:00 PM 14,707 Views 21 Comments

The Japanese city prides itself as having a different outlook to much of the rest of the country.

# japan - Wednesday 26 June, 2019

Brazilian soldier travelling on military plane to G20 summit arrested with 39kg of cocaine Osaka

Brazilian soldier travelling on military plane to G20 summit arrested with 39kg of cocaine

Jun 26th 2019, 3:37 PM 32,952 Views 23 Comments

The soldier was arrested when the plane made a stopover in Spain.

# japan - Tuesday 25 June, 2019

From The42 Penalty drama sends European champions into World Cup quarter-finals Late Late Show This post contains videos

Penalty drama sends European champions into World Cup quarter-finals

Jun 25th 2019, 10:06 PM 35,374 Views 40 Comments

Lieke Martens scored the crucial spot-kick to put the Netherlands into the last eight.

# japan - Sunday 23 June, 2019

A slug has been blamed for delaying thousands of train passengers in Japan Snail's Pace

A slug has been blamed for delaying thousands of train passengers in Japan

Jun 23rd 2019, 8:08 AM 22,647 Views 9 Comments

26 trains in the country were cancelled as a result of the slug on 30 May.

# japan - Friday 21 June, 2019

From The42 Luis Suarez rues mistakes as Japan secure point against Uruguay Regrets

Luis Suarez rues mistakes as Japan secure point against Uruguay

Jun 21st 2019, 10:02 AM 5,288 Views 1 Comment

The forward reflected on his side’s entertaining draw against the Asian outfit as ‘bittersweet’ and wants to see the mistakes corrected.

# japan - Tuesday 18 June, 2019

From The42 'For six weeks I felt worse than I ever have before' - Sanchez relieved to find form for Chile Escape

'For six weeks I felt worse than I ever have before' - Sanchez relieved to find form for Chile

Jun 18th 2019, 2:41 PM 7,498 Views 8 Comments

The Manchester United attacker bounced back to have a hand in two goals as his side strolled to victory over Japan in Sao Paulo.

# japan - Wednesday 12 June, 2019

From The42 Japan captain Leitch 'quietly confident' as he faces World Cup pool with Ireland Pool A

Japan captain Leitch 'quietly confident' as he faces World Cup pool with Ireland

Jun 12th 2019, 9:05 AM 5,743 Views 8 Comments

‘Once we get out of (the pool) we’ve either got New Zealand or South Africa, and we’re not going to lay down for them either.’

# japan - Monday 10 June, 2019

From The42 Argentina earn first-ever World Cup point in 2019 tournament's first goalless draw Scenes This post contains videos

Argentina earn first-ever World Cup point in 2019 tournament's first goalless draw

Jun 10th 2019, 7:15 PM 5,485 Views No Comments

They held 2011 winners and 2015 finalists Japan at the Parc des Princes, and recorded a huge result.

# japan - Thursday 30 May, 2019

White House wanted warship USS John McCain 'out of sight' during Trump's Japan visit Old Rival

White House wanted warship USS John McCain 'out of sight' during Trump's Japan visit

May 30th 2019, 9:14 AM 23,332 Views 53 Comments

Trump denied any knowledge of a directive to cover up the ship’s name, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

# japan - Tuesday 28 May, 2019

From The42 Osaka, Zverev survive Roland Garros horror shows to advance in Paris Hiccups

Osaka, Zverev survive Roland Garros horror shows to advance in Paris

May 28th 2019, 7:13 PM 1,885 Views No Comments

Women’s top seed Osaka battled back from a set and a break down to reach the second round.

From The42 Uncapped Kleyn and Haley included in Ireland's World Cup training squad CONFIRMED

Uncapped Kleyn and Haley included in Ireland's World Cup training squad

May 28th 2019, 1:35 PM 39,960 Views 166 Comments

Dave Kearney is among those called back into the national squad by Joe Schmidt.

Girl (12) and man (39) die following mass stabbing incident in Japan Kawasaki

Girl (12) and man (39) die following mass stabbing incident in Japan

May 28th 2019, 7:27 AM 21,119 Views 2 Comments

Over a dozen people were injured, and there was no immediate motive for the attack.

# japan - Monday 27 May, 2019

From The42 Japan on Sexton's mind with Schmidt set to name wider World Cup squad World Cup

Japan on Sexton's mind with Schmidt set to name wider World Cup squad

May 27th 2019, 1:00 AM 10,944 Views 22 Comments

The Leinster out-half will move back into Ireland mode after leaving Leinster in a happy place.

# japan - Sunday 26 May, 2019

'Some small weapons': Trump plays down North Korean missile tests Donald Trump

'Some small weapons': Trump plays down North Korean missile tests

May 26th 2019, 7:45 AM 13,405 Views 28 Comments

The US President is in Japan ahead of a state visit.

# japan - Tuesday 7 May, 2019

From The42 Scotland, Ireland's first World Cup opponents, name 42-man training squad Options

Scotland, Ireland's first World Cup opponents, name 42-man training squad

May 7th 2019, 11:24 AM 4,675 Views 7 Comments

Gregor Townsend has omitted Richie Gray but he could still come into the mix.

# japan - Tuesday 30 April, 2019

Japan's emperor formally steps down in country's first abdication for 200 years Historic

Japan's emperor formally steps down in country's first abdication for 200 years

Apr 30th 2019, 10:30 AM 23,583 Views 22 Comments

His son Naruhito is now preparing to take the Chrysanthemum Throne.

# japan - Thursday 25 April, 2019

Japan court grants ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn bail at €4 million Bail

Japan court grants ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn bail at €4 million

Apr 25th 2019, 9:24 AM 7,100 Views No Comments

Prosecutors quickly appealed the court’s decision, delaying his immediate release.

# japan - Friday 19 April, 2019

'Smallest' boy who was born the same weight as an apple set to leave Japanese hospital Japan

'Smallest' boy who was born the same weight as an apple set to leave Japanese hospital

Apr 19th 2019, 1:33 PM 48,310 Views 20 Comments

Ryusuke Sekiya was just 258g when he was born last October.

# japan - Saturday 9 March, 2019

116-year-old woman in Japan declared world's oldest person Guinness World Record

116-year-old woman in Japan declared world's oldest person

Mar 9th 2019, 11:27 AM 21,446 Views 15 Comments

Kane Tanaka was born on 2 January 1903.

# japan - Tuesday 5 March, 2019

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn granted bail at €7.8 million in Japan Nissan

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn granted bail at €7.8 million in Japan

Mar 5th 2019, 8:21 AM 8,657 Views No Comments

Ghosn was arrested on 19 November over suspicions of financial misconduct.

# japan - Friday 22 February, 2019

Japan probe lands 300 million km away in hunt for clues to origin of life Ideal Touchdown

Japan probe lands 300 million km away in hunt for clues to origin of life

Feb 22nd 2019, 7:27 AM 14,692 Views 18 Comments

Meanwhile, Israel began a mission to make its first Moon landing.

# japan - Tuesday 12 February, 2019

From The42 'It's in everyone's minds' - Former All Black Nonu dreaming of World Cup comeback One Step At A Time

'It's in everyone's minds' - Former All Black Nonu dreaming of World Cup comeback

Feb 12th 2019, 9:05 AM 13,071 Views 10 Comments

The 36-year-old says he needs to prove himself with the Auckland Blues first.

# japan - Sunday 3 February, 2019

Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory Brexit

Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory

Feb 3rd 2019, 12:56 PM 32,758 Views 81 Comments

The car giant announced in 2016 that it planned to build the model at its plant in Sunderland.

# japan - Friday 1 February, 2019

From The42 Record-breaking bicycle kick helps Qatar claim a first-ever Asian Cup The Maroons

Record-breaking bicycle kick helps Qatar claim a first-ever Asian Cup

Feb 1st 2019, 4:49 PM 8,300 Views 10 Comments

The 2022 World Cup hosts handed Japan a 3-1 defeat in Abu Dhabi, with Almoez Ali scoring nine goals at the tournament.

# japan - Monday 28 January, 2019

From The42 'I went my own way' - Queiroz ends eight-year spell with Iran after Asian Cup exit Out The Gap

'I went my own way' - Queiroz ends eight-year spell with Iran after Asian Cup exit

Jan 28th 2019, 6:47 PM 4,166 Views 1 Comment

After seeing his side beaten 3-0 by Japan in the semi-final, the former United number two announced his departure.

# japan - Wednesday 16 January, 2019

From The42 Rugby World Cup boss planning for typhoons, quakes in disaster-prone Japan Threat

Rugby World Cup boss planning for typhoons, quakes in disaster-prone Japan

Jan 16th 2019, 12:02 PM 4,603 Views 5 Comments

The country is especially vulnerable to extreme weather in September, when the tournament will be in full swing.

# japan - Tuesday 8 January, 2019

Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn tell court he was 'wrongly accused and unfairly detained' Carlos Ghosn

Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn tell court he was 'wrongly accused and unfairly detained'

Jan 8th 2019, 8:32 AM 5,936 Views No Comments

Ghosn was arrested in November on suspicion of under-declaring his income by some €38 million between 2010 and 2015.

# japan - Saturday 5 January, 2019

Japan's 'Tuna King' just paid €2.7 million for this whopper fish Top Dollar

Japan's 'Tuna King' just paid €2.7 million for this whopper fish

Jan 5th 2019, 3:31 PM 44,229 Views 42 Comments

Unsurprisingly, the price tag is a new record.

# japan - Wednesday 2 January, 2019

From The42 'The demand from Japanese fans for Irish tickets is astronomical as well' RWC19

'The demand from Japanese fans for Irish tickets is astronomical as well'

Jan 2nd 2019, 8:00 AM 42,901 Views 58 Comments

A very different adventure awaits rugby supporters at the World Cup in Japan later this year.

# japan - Wednesday 26 December, 2018

Japan is going to start hunting whales for commercial purposes again Hunting

Japan is going to start hunting whales for commercial purposes again

Dec 26th 2018, 9:45 AM 20,689 Views 39 Comments

The International Whaling Commission, established in 1946 to conserve and manage the world’s whale and cetacean population, introduced a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986.

The 9 at 9: St Stephen's Day 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: St Stephen's Day

Dec 26th 2018, 8:54 AM 9,243 Views No Comments

Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.

# japan - Monday 10 December, 2018

Former Nissan chairman charged with financial misconduct Carlos Ghosn

Former Nissan chairman charged with financial misconduct

Dec 10th 2018, 7:08 AM 8,402 Views No Comments

Ghosn has been charged with under-declaring his income by some €38 million.

# japan - Thursday 6 December, 2018

Five missing after two US military planes crash off coast of Japan US Marines

Five missing after two US military planes crash off coast of Japan

Dec 6th 2018, 9:24 AM 15,208 Views 11 Comments

One crew member has already been rescued and is thought to be in a stable condition.

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