False Claim Japan’s PM Will Introduce Mass Deportations Spreads Online

Sanae Takaichi has pledged a crackdown on illegal immigration and foreigner crime, but has not launched a "deportations" ministry.

Japan’s new leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks

For most of her life, Sanae Takaichi has loved heavy metal. As Japan’s first female leader, she has many reasons to reach for her sticks

Australia change 13 starters for Japan test

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has rested a host of stalwart campaigners and changed all but two of his starting side for Saturday's test against Japan, which opens Australia's end-of-season tour.

MLB postseason seeing increased audiences in the U.S., Canada and Japan

Major League Baseball is having its most-viewed postseason in the U.S. since 2017 through the League Championship Series. Viewership is averaging 4.48 million according to MLB and Nielsen, a 13% increase over last year.
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Takaichi Sanae becomes Japan’s first female prime minister

Hawkish on security policy, dovish on fiscal policy and traditionalist on social policy, she will move her country to the right

Japan's top power generator JERA to buy US shale gas assets for $1.5 billion

Japan's top power generator JERA said on Thursday it will acquire natural gas production assets in the United States for $1.5 billion, in its first foray into shale gas production. JERA said it has re

Japan's exports and imports grow in September despite Trump's tariffs

Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data, on robust shipments to Asia that offset the decline to those destined for the U.S., which were impacted by President Donald Trump’
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