Won the top Australian at the Japan Classic LPGA event
Rookie Hira Naveed is the leading Australian in the fight for eighth place after the second round of the LPGA Tour's TOTO Japan Classic.
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Bogdan overthrows Bouzkova on the day of surprises in Japan
Romania's Ana Bogdan has reached the last eight of the Japan Open after defeating Marie Bouzkova, but Katie Boulter's Ningbo Open season is over.
Japan is a happy breeding ground for Socceroos
A number of Socceroos players and coaches have plied their trade in Japan and benefited from it – including coach Tony Popovic.
The Socceroos are looking forward to a new defensive line for the Japan test
Tony Popovic successfully used a three-man defense against China, and his defenders will be happy to implement this again in the game against Japan.
Socceroos must support China win against Japan: Goodwin
Socceroos star Craig Goodwin says victory over China counts for nothing if Australia can't put in a strong performance in a World Cup qualifier against Japan.
Most Asian stocks hold, Japan interest rate fears weaken Nikkei
Nikkei tumbles as markets ponder risk of higher interest rates; China wants to lower mortgage interest rates as part of its economic stimulus programs; Fed Chairman Powell speaks before salary test.
Six people missing after heavy rains in Japan
Rescue workers are searching for at least six people missing after heavy rains hit Japan's north-central Noto region, triggering landslides and flooding. One person died in the region, which is still recovering from January's deadly earthquake. The Japanese Meteorological Agency issued the highest warning level for heavy rainfall for several cities in Ishikawa Prefecture on … Read more
Storm moves through Japan and brings heavy rain
Tropical Storm Shanshan is bringing torrential rain to Japan's Shizuoka region southwest of Tokyo. Weather officials warn the storm will linger for several days. With wind speeds of 65 km/h, the Shanshan reached land on Thursday, leaving landslides, overflowing rivers, torn branches and scattered debris in its path.
Earthquake in Japan: Massive quake triggers tsunami warning for Kyushu and Shikoku
A severe earthquake has shaken Japan and triggered an urgent tsunami warning.
Tsunami alert after strong earthquake in western Japan
A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of southern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning.