The royal with the dragon tattoo forms part of palace exhibition
Diaries detailing how the future King George V had a dragon and a tiger tattooed on his arms during a visit to Japan are to form part of a new exhibition at Buckingham Palace.
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Japan’s emperor greets public in parade marking enthronement
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have waved and smiled from an open car in a motorcade marking his enthronement before hundreds of thousands of people.
Instagram trial hiding ‘likes’ to be expanded to US
A trial which hides “likes” on Instagram is to be expanded to the United States.
Japanese car giant Honda cuts profit outlook as sales slip
Honda has become the latest car maker to report weaker earnings as global demand softens.
Placido Domingo pulls out of Tokyo Olympics cultural event
Opera star Placido Domingo has decided not to perform at a pre-Olympics cultural event in Japan, according to the Tokyo games organising committee.
Japan hosted ‘probably the greatest’ Rugby World Cup, Sir Bill Beaumont says
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has hailed Japan 2019 as “probably the greatest” Rugby World Cup in history.
‘May the best team win’: Harry joins Japan’s Crown Prince to watch rugby final
The Duke of Sussex joined Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino in the stands for the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama after predicting it would be a “fantastic game”.
Harry meets Paralympic hopefuls in Tokyo ahead of rugby final
The Duke of Sussex warmed up for the Rugby World Cup final at a training session for would-be Japanese Paralympians – and discovered that one or two of them were rooting for England’s opponents.
Harry to meet Japanese Paralympic hopefuls before Rugby World Cup final
The Duke of Sussex will meet Japanese Paralympic hopefuls in Tokyo ahead of England’s World Cup Rugby final match against South Africa, Buckingham Palace has said.
England rugby fan loses thousands on fraudulent World Cup final tickets
An English rugby fan says he lost thousands of pounds to scammers while trying to buy tickets for the World Cup final in Japan.
Man leaves round-the-world family trip to head to Rugby World Cup final in Japan
An Essex rugby fan is travelling to Japan from a family trip in Australia in the hopes of securing Rugby World Cup final tickets.
Harry heading to Japan to cheer on England in Rugby World Cup Final
The Duke of Sussex is to fly to Japan to cheer on England in the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.
Eddie Jones warns England to expect the unexpected against South Africa
Eddie Jones insists England must be ready for South Africa’s forward-led onslaught in Saturday’s World Cup final while guarding against the possibility of an ambush.
Tiger Woods claims record-equalling 82nd PGA Tour title
Tiger Woods has won a record-equalling 82nd PGA Tour title in the weather-effected Zozo Championship in Japan.
Floods and mudslides from heavy rain in Japan kill at least 10
Torrential rain that caused flooding and mudslides in Tokyo has left at least 10 people dead and added fresh damage in areas still recovering from recent typhoons.
Lawyers call for charges against ex-Nissan chief to be dismissed
Lawyers for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, who is awaiting trial in Japan, said they have requested that financial misconduct charges against him be dismissed.
Charles: Millions of young people ‘desperately’ want action on climate change
The Prince of Wales has acknowledged the climate change campaign of schoolgirl activist Greta Thunberg, saying millions of young people are “desperately demanding” urgent action to combat the “emergency”.
Charles attends glittering ceremony for new Japanese Emperor
The Prince of Wales witnessed a ritual-laden, centuries-old ceremony as Japan’s Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his ascension to the throne.
Japanese emperor Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne
Emperor Naruhito has ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, proclaiming himself Japan’s 126th emperor before a cheering audience.
Storms heading for Japan a week after devastation of Typhoon Hagibis
Japan is bracing for two more storms heading its way a week after a typhoon devastated the country’s central and northern regions.
Day 33 at the Rugby World Cup: Wales & South Africa complete semi-finals line-up
The Rugby World Cup semi-finals line-up was completed on Sunday as Wales and South Africa triumphed in the last eight.
Clinical South Africa end Japan’s World Cup dream
South Africa’s Tendai Mtawarira was lucky to escape a red card as the Springboks bludgeoned past hosts Japan 26-3 to book a World Cup semi-final with Wales.
Day 33 at the Rugby World Cup: Two remaining semi-final spots up for grabs
The battle for Rugby World Cup semi-final places will be completed on Sunday.
Nagare believes Japan’s speed and energy can overcome South Africa’s power
Yutaka Nagare says Japan can expect face a hand-to-hand battle with South Africa on Sunday but believes the speed and energy of the Brave Blossoms might just be enough to overcome the Springboks’ brute power.
Day 31 at the Rugby World Cup: England and Ireland set for crucial quarter-final clashes
The Rugby World Cup will resume with the knockout phase in Japan this weekend, eight teams having regrouped following the pool stages and the fall-out from Typhoon Hagibis.
Japan boss Joseph ready for live show after earlier ‘rehearsal’
Jamie Joseph believes Japan have lulled South Africa into a false sense of security ahead of Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.
How the Rugby World Cup numbers add up ahead of quarter-final stage
The top eight teams in the world rankings will contest the World Cup quarter-finals in Japan this weekend.
Japan’s bullet trains bear the brunt of typhoon’s onslaught
The power of Japan’s Typhoon Hagibis was amply illustrated by rows of bullet trains deluged in floodwaters in Nagano, a mountainous region to the northwest of Tokyo.
Scotland could face punishment over comments ahead of Japan match
Scotland could face punishment for their “comments and behaviours” after hinting at legal action when their World Cup match against Japan was under threat of cancellation.
Day 27 at the Rugby World Cup: Quarter-finalists prepare for action
With the opening stages now complete following Sunday’s games, there is a break in live action as the clean-up operation from Typhoon Hagibis continues.