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Latest news: Japan

'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend

'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend

Elated by one of the best weekends he's ever enjoyed in Formula One in Suzuka, Oscar Piastri has predicted McLaren can now cause headaches for Mercedes.

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Oscar Piastri has finished his first race of the F1 season and come home second behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Japan Grand Prix.

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Paddy Ryan have enjoyed wins in the latest round of rugby in Japan, but Israel Folau tasted defeat for a ninth game in a row.

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'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has been left buoyed by finishing the opening day at Suzuka as the quickest driver in Japanese Grand Prix practice.

'Massive gap': Oscar details McLaren mission improbable

'Massive gap': Oscar details McLaren mission improbable

Oscar Piastri laughs that just to start would be a result for him at the Japanese Grand Prix -- but he admits McLaren have a massive job to hunt down Mercedes.

Oscar for best F1 comeback must begin in Japan

Oscar for best F1 comeback must begin in Japan

Australian F1 ace Oscar Piastri has made light of his recent struggles at McLaren -- but he desperately needs to bounce back quickly at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Barnes scores win over Foley in Japanese club rugby

Barnes scores win over Foley in Japanese club rugby

Berrick Barnes's Saitama have beaten Bernard Foley's Funabashi Bay in Japanese club rugby.

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Aussie baseball boys stop Ohtani - but can't halt Japan

Aussie baseball boys stop Ohtani - but can't halt Japan

Aussie baseball boys stop Ohtani - but can't halt Japan

Aussie baseball boys stop Ohtani - but can't halt Japan

World Baseball Classic champions Japan have been given a scare by Australia before eking out a 4-3 victory in front of the country's emperor.

It's Sho-time! Ohtani eyes hat-trick against Aussies

It's Sho-time! Ohtani eyes hat-trick against Aussies

It's Sho-time! Ohtani eyes hat-trick against Aussies

It's Sho-time! Ohtani eyes hat-trick against Aussies

Australia are excited to face Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic -- but the bad news is that the Japanese legend is in a rich vein of form.

Aussies bounce Czechs, stay perfect at Baseball Classic

Aussies bounce Czechs, stay perfect at Baseball Classic

Aussies bounce Czechs, stay perfect at Baseball Classic

Aussies bounce Czechs, stay perfect at Baseball Classic

Australia remain on track for a place in the World Baseball Classic's quarter-finals with a second win in as many days in Japan.

Australia open World Baseball Classic with big upset

Australia open World Baseball Classic with big upset

Australia open World Baseball Classic with big upset

Australia open World Baseball Classic with big upset

Top draft pick Travis Bazzana and current major leaguer Curtis Mead were prominent as Australia made a dream start to the World Baseball Classic.

Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Former Wallaby Israel Folau has scored yet again in Japanese rugby, but his side suffered another defeat to remain 10th in the 12-team competition.

World Cup gold for Graham after glorious Winter Games

World Cup gold for Graham after glorious Winter Games

World Cup gold for Graham after glorious Winter Games

World Cup gold for Graham after glorious Winter Games

Less than a week after the Winter Olympics closed in Italy, Aussie medallist Matt Graham has returned to moguls action in Japan and claimed a World Cup win.

Ex-Wallaby McMahon stars as Sungoliath crush Eagles

Ex-Wallaby McMahon stars as Sungoliath crush Eagles

Ex-Wallaby McMahon stars as Sungoliath crush Eagles

Ex-Wallaby McMahon stars as Sungoliath crush Eagles

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon has scored twice to help Tokyo Sungoliath beat Yokohama in Japanese club rugby.

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Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy ‍through spending.

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

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

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'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

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

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

Former Wallaby Marika Koroibete opened the scoring in a five-try romp for Saitama over Urayasu in Japan's Rugby League One.

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

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

Japan has lodged a protest over a "regrettable" incident where Chinese fighter jets directed their radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters.

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