Tag Archives: Japan

A lonely and potentially sexually frustrated dolphin has been blamed for a spike in attacks on swimmers in a Japanese seaside town. The bottlenose dolphin is believed to be behind 18 attacks near the town of Mihama so far this year, with one primary school-aged child’s finger needing at least …

Fermin Lopez scored a goal in each half and Spain beat Japan 3-0 to reach the semi-finals of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Abel Ruiz sealed the win late for Spain, the silver medalist three years ago in Toyko. Spain arrived as one of the …

Since news broke this morning of Shinzo Abe’s shooting, messages have been pouring in from friends and contacts, all asking the same question: how could this have happened in Japan? I felt much the same myself. Living here you get used to not thinking about violent crime. The identity of the …

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed after he was shot at an event in the city of Nara. Mr Abe was shot twice, with the second shot hitting him in the back, causing him to fall to the ground. Reports say his attacker has since been arrested. Ex-Tokyo …

Japan’s government has urged people in Tokyo and its surrounding area to use less electricity on Monday, as it warned that supplies will be strained as the country faces a heatwave. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expects demand for power to be “severe” this afternoon local time. It …

The Blue Samurais of Japan thumped the Black Stars of Ghana 4-1 on Friday, June 10, 2022, to progress to the finals of Kirin Cup. Jordan Ayew got the consolation for Ghana in the heavy defeat while, Miki Yamane, Kaoru Mitoma, Takefusa Kubo, and Daizen Maeda were on the scoresheet for Japan. Ghana …

Black Stars coach, Otto, has admitted Japan was faster than Ghana in their match that was played in the Kirin Cup. Ghana lost by 4-1 to Japan in the Kirin tournament played on Friday, June 10 2022. According to the coach, his team fought hard to get back into the game …

Former Black Stars goalkeeper, Fatawu Dauda has hailed Japan goalkeeper, Eiji Kawashima for his long-standing service for the Blue Samurais. The 39-year-old was in goal for Japan as they whitewashed Ghana in the Kirin Cup on Friday, June 10, 2022. Ghanaian Sports Journalist, Saddick Adams, upon seeing Kawashima in the …

The Black Stars’ 4-1 humiliation at the hands of the Blue Samurais of Japan has elicited diverse reactions from Ghanaians on social media. The Blue Samurai hammered the Black Stars 4-1 to progress to the finals of the four nations tournament. Jordan Ayew got the consolation for Ghana in the heavy defeat while, …

The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Japan in the Kirin tournament played on Friday, June 10, 2022. Coach Otto Addo lined up a depleted Black Stars team to face their opponents after several setbacks in the squad. The Japanese found the opener in the 29th minute through …