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More than 900,000 citizens flee homes in China, with approaching Typhoon Bavi toppling trees and cutting power across Taiwan and Japan.
Naomi Osaka captivated Wimbledon with a Japanese-inspired ceremonial gown that celebrated her heritage before unveiling a custom Nike dress for her opening-round victory.
Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up behind the Netherlands in Group F.
Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32.
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns.
Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to do more to ensure a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
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