Dec 18 (Guardian Sport) - Both the British and Japanese teams were ruled out of the third race on day 2 of the Australian Grand Prix after a collision left the Japanese boat severely damaged.
Japan were sitting third in overall rankings, only a point behind the leaders, Australia, going into the event in Sydney, and a commanding performance by Nathan Outteridge's team gave them the win in race 2.
Two people fell from a mikoshi during an autumn festival in Okayama Prefecture's Asakuchi City on Sunday, leaving a teen male in a critical condition.
A series of robberies linked to 'dark part-time jobs' has led to numerous arrests, with many of the perpetrators confessing that they were coerced into committing crimes due to threats against their families.
A man threw a Molotov cocktail at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and crashed his car into the fence of the Prime Minister’s residence. It has been revealed that several items, including gasoline containers and glass bottles, were seized from the suspect's home.
JR West Japan has announced the development of a special umbrella designed to protect passengers and crew from attackers wielding knives or other weapons, with plans to equip train cars with these umbrellas.
Japan’s recent approval and rollout of a new "Replica Vaccine" for COVID-19 has triggered widespread public concern, with some businesses imposing entry bans on vaccinated individuals. The vaccine, which began regular administration in October, has faced backlash due to its ability to "self-replicate" in the body, raising anxiety about its safety.
The traditional art of "Kiba no Kakunori," which has continued since the Edo period, was showcased during a festive music festival in Tokyo.
A truck collided with 15 vehicles in Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture, leading to the arrest of the driver on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in injury. The investigation revealed that the driver had been swerving erratically at the time of the incident.
Japan's Empress Emerita Michiko turned 90 years old on Sunday, and attended celebrations at her residence.
I recently went inside a women's prison in Japan. I managed to interview one of the Prison Officer's and discover all about the inmates and what life is like on the inside in a Japanese Jail. I found out what its like and how many foreginers are in a womens prison. (Chani Japan)
The complete footage of Princess Aiko's first local official duty has been released. She visited Saga Prefecture, marking her first trip to the Kyushu region. It was also her first time attending the National Sports Festival.
Japanese actor Nishida Toshiyuki, who was known for performing wide-ranging roles in popular film and drama, has died at the age of 76. He was found collapsed at his home in Tokyo on Thursday. Police are investigating details. (NHK)
A series of robberies has been occurring in the Kanto region, with two new cases on October 16th in Yokohama and Chiba, where the victims were tied up.
A former married couple got into a serious argument during a fireworks festival in Atami, resulting in both being arrested.
