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Japan's PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll

Japan's PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll

Japanese voters have cast their ballots in an election expected to hand the nation's first female leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, ‍a resounding win.

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

The Wild Knights are in seventh heaven, but they had to work hard to remain unbeaten in Japan Rugby League One.

Mo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans

Mo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans

Mo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans

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.

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Japan PM Takaichi to call February 8 snap election

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.

Kerevi helps Japanese club D-Rocks beat Eagles

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.

Kobe Steelers earn more bragging rights for Rennie

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.

Oh what a knight: Koroibete helps Saitama to Japan win

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.

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The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory

The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory

The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory

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.

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

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.

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

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.

Defence, energy are priorities for Japan-Australia ties

Defence, energy are priorities for Japan-Australia ties

Defence, energy are priorities for Japan-Australia ties

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.

Aussies falter as home stars shine at Japan LPGA event

Aussies falter as home stars shine at Japan LPGA event

Aussies falter as home stars shine at Japan LPGA event

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.

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

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.

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

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.

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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.

Japan's parliament elects first female prime minister

Japan's parliament has elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the nation's first female prime minister.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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