Once source of soccer inspiration, Brazil stands in way of an ascendant Japan

Brazil is a five-time World Cup champion powerhouse, but Japan is catching up thanks in part to Brazil's soccer influence.

Japan and Sweden progress with draw - but tough ties await

Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden and Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 Netherlands top Group F and set up last-32 tie against Morocco on ...
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North Korea criticizes Japan's US drills as reckless militarization

North Korea criticized the annual joint military exercise "Resolute Dragon" being conducted by Japan’s Ground Self-Defense ...

Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint

By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) - Japan's government will aim to entrench annual real economic growth of more than 1%, according to the draft of its long-term economic blueprint that ...

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

This week in travel news: tourists are coping with extreme heat, one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations is ...
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Chinese coast guard escorts public vessels in Japan-Philippine EEZ

Chinese coast guard ships have started escorting public vessels in Western Pacific waters where Japan and the Philippines’ ...

How Japan and Sweden clinched knockout berths at World Cup 2026 with draw in Arlington

Japan and Sweden are facing off at AT&T Stadium in Texas as both look to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 ...

China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes

China blacklisted four of Japan's government defense research institutes and placed dozens more Japanese firms under ...