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Latest news: Japan
Mo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans
A late try gave Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo victory over Kubota Spears, leaving Saitama Wild Knights the only unbeaten side in Japan Rugby League One top tier.
Jan 25, 2026
Japan PM Takaichi to call February 8 snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced a decision to dissolve the lower house of parliament and hold snap elections on February 8.
Jan 19, 2026
Kerevi helps Japanese club D-Rocks beat Eagles
Former Wallaby Samu Kerevi was among the try-scorers as Urayasu beat Yokohama in Japanese club rugby.
Jan 11, 2026
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Kobe Steelers earn more bragging rights for Rennie
A trio of All Blacks have helped the Kobe Steelers to a convincing win in Japan Rugby League One.
Dec 28, 2025
Oh what a knight: Koroibete helps Saitama to Japan win
Former Wallaby Marika Koroibete opened the scoring in a five-try romp for Saitama over Urayasu in Japan's Rugby League One.
Dec 21, 2025
The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory
A former Wallabies coach, plenty of Australian players and a handful of ex-NRL flyers will have a point to prove when the Japanese rugby union season kicks off.
Dec 12, 2025
Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan
Aircraft aboard a Chinese carrier have conducted around 100 takeoffs and landings near the Okinawa Islands, Japan's defence force says.
Dec 08, 2025
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Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes
Japan has lodged a protest over a "regrettable" incident where Chinese fighter jets directed their radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters.
Dec 07, 2025
Defence, energy are priorities for Japan-Australia ties
Japan's top diplomat in Australia has delicately handled questions surrounding the involvement of a South Korean defence company in shipbuilding efforts.
Nov 12, 2025
Aussies falter as home stars shine at Japan LPGA event
Australians won't contend during the final round of an LPGA Tour for the first time all Asian swing after Minjee Lee fell 14 shots behind at the Japan Classic.
Nov 08, 2025
Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal
US President Donald Trump has praised Japan's new prime minister before sealing a critical minerals deal and hailing Tokyo's fast-tracked defence spending.
Oct 28, 2025
Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal
Defence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.
Oct 27, 2025
Rookie Champion de Crespigny named Wallabies captain
Two-Test rookie flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny has been named to captain the Wallabies against Eddie Jones' Japan in Saturday's rugby Test in Tokyo.
Oct 23, 2025
Japan's parliament elects first female prime minister
Japan's parliament has elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the nation's first female prime minister.
Oct 21, 2025
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Paisami looking to be Wallabies' centre of attention
Hunter Paisami is hoping to prove himself in Saturday's Test against Japan and regain the Wallabies No.12 jersey for the spring tour.
Oct 20, 2025
Min Woo Lee catches fire at PGA Tour event in Japan
Min Woo Lee has rattled through the back nine in just 28 shots to revive Australian hopes at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan.
Oct 10, 2025
Another Japanese tale of woe for Melbourne City
Melbourne City have suffered an agonising defeat in the Asian Champions League Elite group phase, losing to Japanese opposition again in Kobe.
Oct 01, 2025
Former Tokyo winner firms for Turin, Vukic into QFs
Australia's Aleksandar Vukic has recorded a second win at the Japan Open to set up a tasty quarter-final clash, while a former champion also progressed.
Sep 26, 2025
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Aussie leaves Davis Cup heartbreak at the door in Tokyo
Prior to Carlos Alcaraz turning out for the first time at the Japan Open, Aussies Aleksandar Vukic and Jordan Thompson have taken to the court in Tokyo.
Sep 25, 2025
Australia's Tokyo campaign bodes well for future
Australian Athletics high performance boss Andrew Faichney liked what he saw from the green and gold squad in Tokyo.
Sep 22, 2025
Gutted Denny slips and slides to fourth in discus final
There were contrasting emotions for Matt Denny and Alex Rose in a rain-sodden men's discus final at the world championships in Tokyo.
Sep 21, 2025
Robinson's next target is Mottram's 5000m record
Ky Robinson has come from the clouds with a flying finish in the men's 5000m at the world championships.
Sep 21, 2025
Olyslagers soars to high jump gold in Tokyo
Nicola Olyslagers has lived up to her world No.1 ranking by winning gold in the women's high jump at the Tokyo world championships.
Sep 21, 2025
Super Sunday in store for soaring Aussie team in Tokyo
High jump queen Nicola Olyslagers headlines a batch of Australian medal chances on the final day of the world athletics championships.
Sep 21, 2025
Little goes large to claim javelin bronze in Tokyo
Australian javelin thrower Mackenzie Little has won Australia's third medal of the Tokyo world championships.
Sep 20, 2025
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