Japan

Brazilians through to last 16 after entertaining first knockout game

Room breaks tournament record, while Undav scores an equaliser against Ivory Coast

Argentinian presenter resigns after mistakenly saying Messi’s father died ‘right in the middle of the World Cup’

Scott Bemand’s side to use autumn international window to build on Women’s Six Nations campaign

Asian shares climb with Japan’s Nikkei nearing record close

Amano De Londra Miura, who has roots in Kerry and Japan, blends sean-nós with contemporary music and spoken word

Underwater fibre-optic cables carry more than 95 per cent of intercontinental data traffic

Whether you’re in search of a 48-hour break, a hidden gem or a bucket-list trip, these experiences will fuel inspiration

Trump has shown little interest in group comprising the United States, India, Japan and Australia that was at core of US efforts to counter China

Little-known oil product at the heart of a supply crunch grips public attention as Middle East turmoil pushes up prices and rattles Japan’s economy

A mix of Japanese culture and Irish crafts, the ambassador’s residence offers a home away from home for newly appointed Manabu Miyagawa and his wife Noriko

In more than a decade reporting on war, journalist Sally Hayden has witnessed unbearable cruelty and violence. But also, love – for partners, family and community

Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car

China warns of countries ‘setting themselves on fire’, amid a bigger shift in regional security

Tsunami waves have been seen in several areas, and authorities are urging those on affected coast to move to higher ground

If ever there was a sport to expose the inability of a camera phone to capture anything like the real thing, it’s hurling

Long history of bloody US bombing campaigns began over Japanese cities during second World War

‘Who knows better about surprise than Japan?’ asks US president while meeting Sanae Takaichi

US president is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz

One of the biggest differences Kian O’Shea has noticed between Singapore and Ireland is how people approach friendship

Japan’s Nikkei falls for third day on Iran stagflation concerns

Many countries think it’s better to talk to Iran than to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz

Decline in prices of used electric vehicles also appears to have stabilised, says DoneDeal

After Butter’s global success, Yuzuki examines female friendship, modern isolation and the pressures of perfection

Dublin's Women’s Mini Marathon in June is now the biggest all-women’s event of its kind in the world

Television: Lead star is obviously having the time of his life as he squares up to Godzilla, Kong and pals

Kenichiro Akimoto’s film departs from Hollywood cousin Edge of Tomorrow with Skittle colours and shift in perspective

This isn’t cooking, this is precision engineering in miniature

Oomi Travel has not been operating as normal for a number of months

Diplomats have been aggressively soliciting donations from corporations, raising questions about ethics and influence

These Instagrammable pancakes are a labour of love, but do they live up to their photogenic hype?

Could I have been a ski jumper? A bob-sleigher? A speed skater?

This animation, set in 1960s Japan, reimagines an early colonial childhood as a period of intense metaphysical speculation

Election success due partly to wave of nationalist feeling following Thailand’s three-week conflict with Cambodia

Win will help Sanae Takaichi to implement her controversial plans for tax cuts and increased defence spending

Exit polls indicate a resounding victory for PM’s party, going from a wafer-thin hold on the lower house to a supermajority

Excitement around Sanae Takaichi is a domestic phenomenon, but the ramifications of Sunday’s elections will be global

Departure of Tokyo zoo’s main attraction marks the end of a diplomatic tradition – and highlights growing military rivalry and tensions over Taiwan

Growing up in Ireland taught me of life’s duality – you can be at a wedding one day and a wake the next

Japanese to go to polls for second time in just over a year amid stubborn concerns over cost of living