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Japan

Latest news, business and culture from the East Asian country

The National

Shadi's take on the US-Japan currency market intervention

CartoonAugust 05, 2026
President Sheikh Mohamed with members of the UAE pavilion team. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed receives UAE Expo 2025 delegation in Abu Dhabi

UAEAugust 04, 2026
A view of the Ueyanagi Bridge, partially destroyed by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake, in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on Wednesday. EPA

Japan earthquake reminds us about the frailty of human life

FeedbackJuly 31, 2026
A man holds a wreath bearing an image of Japanese militant Kozo Okamoto, also known as “Ahmed al-Yabani” (Ahmed the Japanese) as members and supporters of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), joined by Lebanese and Palestinian participants, attend his funeral procession in Beirut on July 24, 2026. The procession set off from Al-Khashoggi Mosque before burial at the Martyrs’ Cemetery of the Palestinian Revolution. Okamoto, was part of a three-man commando from the Japanese Red Army that killed 26 people, eight Israelis, a Canadian, and 17 Christian pilgrims from Puerto Rico on May 30, 1972 at Lod airport -- now known as Ben Gurion -- near Tel Aviv in an attack planned by the PFLP. Okamoto died on July 23, 2026 aged 78, the group said. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP)
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Japanese militant who took part in 1972 Tel Aviv attack dies in Lebanon aged 78

MENAJuly 24, 2026
The deal was signed during a visit to Japan by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc. Photo: Adnoc

Adnoc signs 15-year agreement with Japan's Inpex to supply LNG from Ruwais

EnergyJuly 07, 2026
Gabriel Martinelli of Brazil celebrates after scoring the 2-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Brazil against Japan, in Houston, USA, 29 June 2026. EPA / SAM WASSON
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Last-gasp Martinelli strike keeps alive Brazil's hopes of sixth World Cup crown

World Cup 2026June 29, 2026

Netherlands will be underdogs against Morocco in last 32, says Koeman

World Cup 2026June 26, 2026
Tunisia players look dejected after the match. Reuters

Tunisia knocked out of 2026 World Cup after heavy defeat to Japan

World Cup 2026June 21, 2026
Tunisia's new head coach Herve Renard speaks to the media at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico. AFP

Tunisia boss Renard says players must be 'perfect collectively' against Japan

World Cup 2026June 20, 2026
Japan fans clear trash in the stands after their World Cup match against the Netherlands at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. AFP
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Why do Japan fans and players clean the stadium after a match?

World Cup 2026June 15, 2026
Japan international Daizen Maeda scored 14 goals for Celtic last season. Getty Images

World Cup 2026 dark horses: Japan, Senegal and the teams who could surprise

World Cup 2026June 09, 2026
The stranding of cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has offered harsh lessons for global trade. Reuters

The world should turn Strait of Hormuz crisis into a catalyst for resilience

CommentJune 01, 2026
Tunisia midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has just been relegated from the Premier League with his club side Burnley. AFP
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World Cup 2026 Group F: Hannibal is main man for Tunisia, Dutch need Gakpo goals

FootballJune 01, 2026
Co-founders of Red Dunes Games, Sultan Al Darmaki, right, and Mohamed Al Jneibi, have been friends for 25 years. Victor Besa / The National

How Abu Dhabi’s Red Dunes Games went from indie start-up to global player

Pop CultureMay 15, 2026
Naoya Inoue (C) celebrates defeating Junto Nakatani in their super bantamweight championship boxing contest at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)
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Inoue 'needs a rest' after gripping win against Nakatani to retain titles

Combat SportsMay 02, 2026
Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Final - Al Ahli v Machida Zelvia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 25, 2026 Al Ahli players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Asian Champions League REUTERS / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
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'Something historical': Jaissle proud as Al Ahli seal back-to-back Asian titles

FootballApril 26, 2026
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