Two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi from Japan overcame South Korea s An Se-Young in straight sets to win her third women s singles title at the Japan Open badminton tournament here on Sunday.
Itaru Nakamura, Japan s police chief, announced his resignation on Thursday, saying he wanted to take responsibility for inadequate protection to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated in broad daylight last month.
Japanese actor Shimada Yoko, who earned a Golden Globe for her role as Mariko in the 1980s television miniseries "Shogun", passed away aged 69, reports Variety .
India pulled off a stunning 2-1 win in the Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s match against Japan at the GBK Sports Complex Hockey Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday