Tag Archives: JAPAN

General : Japan Sees Flourishing Ties With Malaysia

By Azzah Mohamad KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) — Japan is optimistic that its ties with Malaysia will continue to flourish with increasing contacts at the highest level, said Japan’s Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Makio Miyagawa. He said the exchange of visits by the prime ministers reflected …

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Colombia crush Japan 4-1 and next face Uruguay

CUIABA Brazil (Reuters) – Colombia striker Jackson Martinez scored twice as they thrashed Japan 4-1 to maintain their 100 percent record and claim top spot in Group C on Tuesday to set up a mouthwatering second-round clash with Uruguay. Colombia, who are in the last 16 for the first time since …

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Ten-man Greece hold firm to frustrate Japan

NATAL Brazil (Reuters) – A desperate rearguard action from 10-man Greece held Japan to a 0-0 draw that suited neither side in a match which ended with boos ringing around the Dunas arena and sent Colombia into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday. Both sides were looking to get their campa …

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Drogba fires up Ivory Coast as Japan falter

RECIFE Brazil (Reuters) – Two quickfire headed goals from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho helped Ivory Coast recover to beat Japan 2-1 on Saturday as their bid for a first appearance in the World Cup knockout stages got off to a fine start. The African side trailed to a stunning Keisuke Honda strik …

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Chong Wei grabs fifth Japan Open win in style

KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei continued to show that Japan is one of his favourite hunting grounds after crushing Hu Yun of Hong Kong 21-14, 21-12 in just 34 minutes to nail his fifth Japan Open title in Tokyo.  He was also the winner in 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2013. With his feat on Sunday, …

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